The name Queen Elizabeth is as much part of Cunard Line’s maritime history as it is part of Great Britain’s history of the monarchy. Over the last 70 years, Cunard ships with the name Queen Elizabeth have entertained and impressed cruise guests with impeccable service presentation, the finest cuisine, and accommodations befitting their namesakes. And now, with less than a year to go until her maiden voyage, the legendary letters that will identify the newest addition to Cunard’s regal fleet of Queens have been welded onto the bow of Queen Elizabeth at the Fincantieri yard in Trieste, Italy.
“It is a rare honour for any ship to bear the name Queen Elizabeth, and as I saw the famous name being welded to the bow, I was overcome by the historical significance,” said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line. “A milestone such as this only continues to build on the already wide anticipation of the debut of our gracious new Cunarder.”
Limited space is still available on voyages for Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2010 season, comprised of six legendary voyages, calling on 32 distinct ports in 18 countries. Her Maiden Voyage, now sold out, will depart from Cunard’s homeport of Southampton, U.K., on 12 October 2010, en route to the Atlantic Isles.
During a recent call to Venice (Italy) aboard Queen Victoria, Entertainment Director Alastair Greener was to able to visit the Trieste shipyard and post more progress photos on Cunard’s blog at www.wearecunard.com.
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