Category Archives: News & Activities

Crystal for Christel

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 … Continue reading

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Birthday Party Aboard Queen Mary 2

September 21, 2010 found the Cunard Line flagship QM2 anchored off Grenada in the Caribbean. It was a wonderful day to celebrate a birthday, and company founder Samuel Cunard, had he been alive would have been 223 years old on … Continue reading

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Samuel Cunard Takes up More Prominent Place on Halifax Waterfront

During the past few years the Halifax Port Authority has been very busy developing waterfront property in and around the Cruise Terminal…the transformation of the area has been dramatic…’Halifax Seaport’ is quickly becoming a reality and a significant part of … Continue reading

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Lusitania/Mauretania Arrives at Halifax’s Maritime Museum of The Atlantic

It was years in the making, but on November 29, 2010 a magnificent 18′ builder’s model of the renowned former Cunard flagship Lusitania arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia where it will become the centre-piece of a revamped ‘Cunard exhibit’ at … Continue reading

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SHIP TO SHORE – CUNARDERS ASHORE IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

History will earmark 2009 as the year that Cunard’s Queen Victoria made her maiden call to the Port of Halifax. However, the cruise season also witnessed the flagship Queen Mary 2 in port on a number of occasions… still stopping … Continue reading

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CUNARD HERITAGE

Britannia Cup: Were you aware that one of the world’s most famous pieces of silverware is displayed aboard the Cunard Line flagship Queen Mary 2? Cunard Line was launched in 1840 when the company’s first mail steamer Britannia crossed the … Continue reading

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Final Farewell to QE2 – A Banner Day for Halifax, Nova Scotia

September 21, 2008 was yet another historic day in the life of this Canadian east coast seaport which is the birthplace of Samuel Cunard, founder of Cunard Line. The longest serving Cunard liner QE2 tied up for the last time … Continue reading

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Isle of Man Stamp Issues Commemorating QE2

The Isle of Man Post Office, working in conjunction with Cunard Line and other Cunard enthusiasts has produced a number of spectacular stamps and commemorative covers to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth 2 in her final year of service. The … Continue reading

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