Ceremonies Mark the Float Out of the World's Newest Queen

    
    Cunard's Queen Elizabeth Reaches Major Milestone




    
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<p>SOUTHAMPTON, England, <chron>Jan. 5</chron> /CNW/ -- Special ceremonies at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste, <location>Italy</location>, were held today to mark the float out of Cunard's newest liner, <person>Queen Elizabeth</person>. Cunard's President and Managing Director, <person>Peter Shanks</person>, was joined by 79-year-old Florence (Dennie) Farmer, who served as guest of honour at the event. Dennie's husband, <person>Willie Farmer</person>, joined Cunard in <chron>September 1938</chron> and served as Chief Engineer on both the first <person>Queen Elizabeth</person> and <person>Queen Elizabeth</person> 2 until retirement in <chron>October 1979</chron>. Since her husband's passing, Dennie has sailed with Cunard many times and her link with the two previous <person>Queen Elizabeth</person> ships is unparalleled. In recognition of this, Cunard has bestowed Dennie with the honour, in Italian tradition, of being "Madrina" to the third <person>Queen Elizabeth</person>.</p>
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<p>Cunard Line, operator of the luxury ocean liners <person>Queen Mary</person> 2 and <person>Queen Victoria</person>, has long been synonymous with the quest for new discoveries and the epitome of British refinement since the company's first paddle-wheeled steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in 1840.  Cunard voyages bring together like-minded travelers who seek a civilized adventure and relish the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White <person>Star Service</person>(TM), gourmet dining and world-class entertainment.  Today, Cunard offers the only regularly scheduled Transatlantic liner service and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. <person>Queen Elizabeth</person> joins the fleet in <chron>October 2010</chron>.</p>
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<p>Cunard Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines.  The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland <person>America Line</person>, <person>Princess Cruises</person>, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.  Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets.  Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.</p>
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