The second (Aft) smokestack on the S.S. UNITED STATES was a "false funnel" housing the dog kennel which could accommodate up to 20 canines. Some wealthy passengers traveled with more than one pet. Seemingly unrelated, the deck chair blankets were two toned - gray plaid on one side and rose plaid on the reverse made by a woolen mill in the Mid-west U.S.A. I was privileged to obtain several at auction - still new in their envelopes - when the S.S. AMERICA was taken out of service. On occasion these lovely wraps could be "holed" by errant pipe smoker's ashes and were no longer suitable for the deck steward to tuck you in. I learned much later that U.S. Lines employed several seamstresses at Pier 62 North River (Hudson) who cut out the burn holes and tailored the smaller blanket for the kennel master to use for the dogs' comfort. Nothing wasted! Wishing the Conservancy good luck in their efforts to save our ship from the scrap yard.
tjs
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