Princess Anne celebrates Cunards in Liverpool at Queen Anne!
Princess Anne celebrates Cunards in Liverpool at Queen Anne!
Liverpool, Großbritannien - Princess Anna, the Princess Royal, visited the MS Queen Anne in Liverpool, an important event on May 27, 2025, which underlined the deep history of Cunard and the connection to the city. Liverpool, as the birthplace of the first transatlantic crossing in May 1840, celebrates the 185th anniversary of the Cunard Line this year, which was in the city for 128 years. The city was recently appointed the queen Anne godfather city, which further strengthens the bond between Cunard and Liverpool.
During her visit, the princess met in the Queens Room with representatives of the city, the crew and guests. In their speech, those present emphasized the importance of the historical connection between Cunard and Liverpool. Katie Mcalister, President of Cunard, emphasized solidarity with the city and described Liverpool as an indispensable part of the inheritance and the identity of the company.insight into the history of Cunard
The roots of Cunard extend to Samuel Cunard, an entrepreneur from Nova Scotia, who revolutionized transatlantic travel in 1839. He founded the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, which introduced the first regular steamship service via the Atlantic. On July 4, 1840, the RMS Britannia left Liverpool and took ten days to arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The RMS Britannia was the first ship of Cunard and marked the beginning of a successful era. Within one year, Cunard expanded his fleet to four ships and offered the first set weekly service through the Atlantic. Passenger lists from this time offer valuable insights into the life of travelers, including Sir Samuel Cunard and writer Charles Dickens, who are documented on these historical trips.
Special exhibition "Sea of Glamor"
The visit of Princess Anne fell together with the opening of the special exhibition "Sea of Glamor", which shows 184 pictures of Cunard and illustrates the long tradition of the cruise and the connection to the city of Liverpool. This exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the fascinating story of Cunard and transatlantic trips up close.
The union of tradition and innovation that characterizes Cunard, as well as the committed support of Liverpool, deny the endeavor to preserve and pass on an important maritime story.
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