Reunion at The Windmill Point The colors were bright and the smiles wide as SS UNITED STATES crew members met in Nags Head, North Carolina, Saturday, October 2, 2004. With the SS UNITED STATES currently awaiting a renewal - the next best place in the world for a crew reunion had to be the Windmill Point Restaurant in Nags Head.
This exciting reunion and gathering of crew, designers and friends of the SS UNITED STATES was organized by the new SS UNITED STATES Conservancy (SSUSC) to honor those who served aboard, helped build or designed the monumental Big U. Also in attendance was NCL America - the new owners of the vessel.
Attendance exceeded expectations with more than 100 guests packing the Windmill Restaurant and enjoying a reception in the restaurant's SS UNITED STATES Lounge. Click here to learn more about about Windmill Point Restaurant. Click here to read the news article about the Reunion published by the Outer Banks Sentinel. |
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Walking into the restaurant is a rewarding experience for fans of the ship. You're surrounded by the Big U. The furniture, decor, the photographs and exhibits... well it is 100% SS UNITED STATES. And, t works - the feeling is genuine and the staff exceptionally warm - reflecting the style and grace of the Windmill's founder, Dr. Sarah Forbes. Crew member Joe Rota and Dr Forbes:
Pictured at top and on the web site cover page: The highest ranking officer in attendance... Nick Landiak - in his Executive Engineer uniform - with Marie his wife, and their daughters Karen and Marilyn. Big U Career: Nick served on the Big U as 2nd Ass't Engineer beginning in January 1952. Before year's end he was promoted to 1st Ass't Engineer and served as first engineer and relieving Executive Chief Engineer until the SS UNITED STATES was retired in 1969. At the Windmill Point Reunion Nick wears his Executive Engineer's uniform. |
In the course of the celebration there were announcements from NCL, colorful video presentations and awards of recognition. The SS UNITED STATES Conservancy also announced for formal launch of its web site at ssunitedstatesconservancy.org.
Come aboard and enjoy just a few of the many great moments that made this a unique and memorable night. On the following page, click any image to see an enlarged view... |
