Viewers will notice the Cunard Steamship Society website has undergone a complete ‘refit’, offering a more update and modern look. Evolution – be it in ocean liner or internet technology is never-ending. Adapting to change without compromising standards has always been a hallmark of the success of Cunard Line – one which is worthy of emulating.
Throughout the winter and spring of 2010 plans were put in place culminating in a transatlantic crossing aboard QM2 hosted by Cunard Steamship Society of a group of scotch whisky aficionados from Nova Scotia. The mid-September crossing from New York to Southampton was followed by a week in the Highlands and a tour of Scotland’s famous ‘Whisky Trail’. The many gatherings of the group to ferment plans for the trip and the crossing itself gave credence to the old Cunard adage ‘getting there is half the fun!’ A couple of the lovely lady spouses were inspired to compose both song and verse to celebrate ‘the trip of a lifetime’.
Above Left: ‘New Scots’ (Nova Scotians) group en route to ‘Aulde Scotland’, pictured on Grand Lobby staircase of Queen Mary 2 mid-Atlantic, September 2010.
Above Right: Preparing for Scotland’s ‘Whisky Trail’ aboard Queen Mary 2
Above Left: New lyrics to an old tune composed by new Cunarders
Sue and Bruce MacIntosh (Click to enlarge)
Above Right: ‘A Trip of a Lifetime’ penned by host’s sister Sylvia Dingle.
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What could be a more appropriate place to recognize and celebrate the 170th anniversary of the founding of Cunard Line than mid-Atlantic on the flagship, RMS Queen Mary 2. This then was the scene for a birthday/cocktail party hosted by John G. Langley, Q.C. Chairman of the Cunard Steamship Society on September 15, 2010 aboard QM2 during eastbound crossing M023 … continuing the regular transatlantic service begun by RMS Britannia, the first flagship on her maiden voyage back in 1840. One of the many highlights of the evening was a presentation by John G. Langley to Commodore Bernard Warner of a portrait of company founder Sir Samuel Cunard now on display in the Grand Lobby of QM2.
Above Left: John G. Langley addressing guests and Senior Officers who gathered in the Board Room aboard QM2 to celebrate the 170th anniversary of Cunard Line.
Above Right: Commodore Bernard Warner accepting a portrait of Sir Samuel Cunard from John G. Langley, Q.C. at cocktail party aboard QM2.
During the 170th anniversary celebration aboard Queen Mary 2 the Captain’s Secretary Christel Hansen was recognized by the Cunard Steamship Society for her great talents in enhancing the onboard experience for all those who have the good fortune to have sailed with her over the years. Appropriately, she was presented with a piece of NovaScotian crystal … produced on location on the Halifax waterfront just a short distance from the home and workplace of Samuel Cunard – founder of Cunard Line.
Above Left: Cunard Steamship Society Chairman John G. Langley, Q.C. addressing the many fine qualities which make Christel Hansen an exemplary Captain’s Secretary Queen Mary 2.Above Right:‘Christel’s crystal’ …excellence on both counts …
Christel Hansen … a ‘Cunarder’
