Cunard Launches 'Sea Views' Exhibition
Curated
By British Photographer & Filmmaker Mary
McCartney
- Luxury cruise line Cunard launches new exhibition with
world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney who curated 100 years of
photographs for a new exhibition.
- It marks two momentous
milestones in Cunard's history – that over 100 years ago Cunard was
the first cruise line to introduce onboard photographers and the
centennial anniversary of the first ever round the world voyage on
Cunard's ship, Laconia.
VALENCIA, Calif., March 22, 2023 /CNW/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard
celebrates a century's worth of luxury, magic, history and memories
by launching its new Sea Views Exhibition, carefully curated by
British photographer and filmmaker Mary
McCartney.
"It was not just about showcasing the
history, but also celebrating the millions of travelers who have
embarked on unforgettable voyages with Cunard," said Mary McCartney.
The exhibition celebrates two momentous milestones in Cunard's
history - the first being that over 100 years ago, Cunard
introduced onboard photography to capture the signature moments of
their voyages and the second being the centenary of the first ever
round the world voyage on Cunard's ship, Laconia. Laconia's 130-day
voyage departed on November 21,1922
and arrived back in New York on
March 30, 1923 after calling at 22
ports.
Boasting images from Cunard's photography archive together with
an incredible number of photos submitted by past and present guests
of its iconic cruise liners, the Sea Views Exhibition is a
culmination of the century's rich history.
The centennial Sea Views digital exhibition is available to view
on www.Cunard.com/seaviews.
Showcasing a selection of never-before-seen imagery featuring
everything from Hollywood's most
famed to the treasured moments of guests, the snapshots cover the
dynamic changes in styles across fashion, food and interior design
since the 1920s.
The exhibition features a snapshot of Cunard's most glamorous
and esteemed guests, from Elizabeth
Taylor and Rita Hayworth to
Bing Crosby and Nelson Mandela,
illustrating some of Cunard's archival gems across the century.
Hundreds of Cunard passengers from all over the world, including
America, Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK, submitted over a thousand
of their personal highlights aboard Cunard ships. The images depict
a series of fascinating moments from families immigrating to new
continents, milestone anniversaries to unexpected guest encounters,
telling magical stories from the 1920s to present day.
Barry Robins shared a picture of
himself and his sister Lynne Robins
aboard the Queen Mary from June of 1964. They were immigrating to
the U.S. along with their mother to be reunited with their father.
As siblings they had a wonderful time onboard, prior to arriving in
New York, and shared a range of
fond memories.
Mary McCartney said:
"Curating the Sea Views Exhibition for Cunard has been a fulfilling
project for me as a photographer and filmmaker. It was a joy to dig
deep into the archives and discover never-before-seen photographs
that capture the essence of Cunard's signature moments, showcasing
the glamour, elegance, and adventures families and friends shared
together."
"It was not just about showcasing the history, but also celebrating
the millions of travelers who have embarked on unforgettable
voyages across the globe. As I went through the archives and read
the stories submitted by passengers from all corners of the world,
I was struck by the strong sense of community and connection that
Cunard has fostered over the years. It was an honor to bring those
stories to life through the exhibition," continued Mary.
Other images Mary McCartney
selected to be part of this unique photography exhibition
include:
- Troops walking onboard in Sydney, Cunard's Queen Mary (1940). The Queen
Mary was deployed during the Second World War to carry troops to
Europe
- Nelson Mandela sailing on
the Queen Elizabeth 2's 1998 passage between Durban and Cape
Town. In the ship's visitor book, he wrote "Travelling on
QE2 was an unforgettable honour and a pleasure"
- Elizabeth Taylor, who regularly
travelled with Cunard and her producer husband Mike Todd
- Harry Lillis Crosby, known
to the world as Bing, was a regular on board the Queen
Mary. He was often found in the dark room on board the ship
chatting to photographers.
- The first ever Blue Note Jazz themed Transatlantic
Crossing, with President of Blue Note Records Don Was, on
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (2015) (image is not of Don Was). The
image was submitted by former guest Nick
Pride
- Sir Winston Churchill operating
the controls with cigar in hand, with Commodore
J.G.P. Bisset on Cunard's
Queen Elizabeth (1940s)
- Prominent Passengers Phyllis Calvert and husband
Peter Murray-Hill, actors, with
their daughter, Auriol, facing press photographers on
the Queen Mary's boat deck
For more information about Cunard, or to book a
voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at
1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line,
renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world.
Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North
Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 182 years of
operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations,
Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine
dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From
five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest
speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been
meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
Destinations include Europe, the
Caribbean, the Far East and
Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth and Queen Victoria and a
fourth ship, Queen Anne, will be
entering service in early 2024. This investment is part of the
company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and
will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships
in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
Southampton and has been owned
since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase, Cunard,
310-926-7686, jchase@cunard.com
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Group, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
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