QM2 - retirement luncheon for Commodore Warwick
A tribute luncheon to honour Commodore Ronald W. Warwick upon his retirement was hosted by Cunard Line and the Long Island Chapter of the Steamship Historical Society of America aboard Queen Mary 2 while berthed at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on July 24, 2006. Guests for this special occasion included hundreds of friends of the Master of the QM2, many of whom were staying aboard as passengers on the Commodore's final transatlantic crossing. Commodore Warwick officially retired upon arrival at Southampton July 31, 2006 after 36 years of esteemed service with Cunard Line.
Right: Reception in Queens Room aboard QM2.Those shown here (L to R)
are Harold Woods, John G. Langley, Robert Murphy and Beryl Woods.
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John G. Langley, Chairman Cunard Steamship Society,
paying tribute to Commodore Warwick in address to
guests at reception in Queens Room aboard QM2.
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Commodore Warwick, Cunard Line President Carol Marlow
(L) and Barbara Murphy (R) at Tribute Luncheon in Britannia Restaurant aboard QM2.
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Commodore Warwick, following
presentation of oil painting by marine artist Robert Lloyd.
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'Commodore's Table', Tribute Luncheon July 24, 2006.
Standing, L to R - Robert Lloyd, Christopher Dougherty, Tom Cassidy, Kim Warwick, Mr. & Mrs. David Warwick, & John G. Langley. Seated, L to R - Bill Miller, Carol Marlow, Commodore Warwick, Barbara & Robert Murphy.
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Cunard Statue - Halifax, Nova Scotia
With the Queen Mary 2 providing a magnificent backdrop, a large crowd gathered on the Halifax waterfront on October 7, 2006 to witness the unveiling of a 10' bronze statue of Halifax native and company founder, Sir Samuel Cunard. Just two years from its inception, the Samuel Cunard Memorial Committee( of the Halifax Foundation), with Commodore Ronald W. Warwick as its Honorary Chairman, brought to fruition the long held dream for the construction of a suitable memorial to Samuel Cunard. This Halifax native, the 'Steam Lion', revolutionized transportation and communication between the Old and New Worlds with the introduction of his steamships to the North Atlantic beginning with the Cunard Line flag ship Britannia, in 1840.
Right: Crowd, including officers from Queen Mary 2, gathered for unveiling of statue of
Samuel Cunard, Halifax waterfront, October 7, 2006.
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A sit down luncheon hosted by the Halifax Foundation followed in the nearby Cunard Centre.
Addresses during the luncheon were made by Jack Keith, Chairman of the Halifax Foundation, Carol Marlow, President & Managing Director of Cunard Line, John G. Langley, Q.C., Chairman of the Cunard Steamship Society and member of the Monument Committee, Commodore Ronald W. Warwick, and Pete Paton, great-great grandson of Samuel Cunard.
Right: Statue unveiled. L to R, Jack Keith, Chairman Halifax Foundation, Hon. Alan Abraham, Chairman Sir Samuel Cunard Memorial Project; Commodore Ronald Warwick, Honorary Chairman Implementing Committee, Carol Marlow, President Cunard Line with Paton boys, Peter Bustin, Sculptor, Karen Oldfield, CEO Halifax Port Authority and John G. Langley, Committee member and Chairman Cunard Steamship Society.
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'Home At Last' - 10' bronze statue of
Haligonian Samuel Cunard.
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Jackie Matthews, Manager Public Relations, Cunard Line talking with
Cunard descendants, Pete Paton and son Hugh Paton, of Charlottetown, PEI.
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Commodore Warwick made Honorary Member The Company of Master Mariners of Canada
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was once again the scene for yet another award presented to a great friend and ever-popular Commodore Ronald W. Warwick, retired Master of the Queen Mary 2.
On October 13, 2006, Commodore Warwick was made an Honorary Member of the Company of Master Mariners of Canada in a colourful ceremony, preceded by a reception, at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Those speaking at the event included Grand Master James Calvesbert, Captain Angus McDonald, and Commodore Warwick. In his remarks, Commodore Warwick paid tribute to Cunard Line and gave a fascinating account of his spectacular 36 year career with the company which Halifax native Samuel Cunard began in 1840.
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Commodore Warwick receiving Certificate from Grand Master
(Maritimes Division) James Calvesbert and Captain Angus McDonald
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Commodore Ronald Warwick addressing the gathering at Maritime
Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, October13, 2006 after receiving
Certificate of Honorary Membership in The Company of Master Mariners
of Canada
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Book Launch - Steam Lion - a biography of Samuel Cunard
On October 6, 2006, Nimbus Publishing Ltd., and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax hosted the launch of Steam Lion, a biography of Samuel Cunard, written by John G. Langley, Chairman of the Cunard Steamship Society.
In attendance were many friends of the author, and from Cunard Line, Carol Marlow, President & Managing Director, Brian O'Connor, Director Public Relations, Jackie Matthews, Manager Public Relations, as well as Commodore Ronald W. Warwick and his wife Kim.
Right: Cover of Steam Lion - a biography of Samuel Cunard
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The book is now available at bookstores across Canada and will soon be released in the United States and the United Kingdom. Copies may also be obtained from the author for $30.00 CDN, plus shipping & handling. Contact: John G. Langley, 31 Rockwood, Halifax, N.S. B3N 1X4.
Right: Author, John G. Langley at launch of Steam Lion,
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, October 6, 2006.
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REGISTRY OF CUNARD ART
With a history that now spans nearly two centuries it is no surprise that there exits a great number of art pieces depicting ships of the Cunard Line. These works are in many forms - oils, acrylics, watercolours, pen & ink drawings to name but a few. They are to be found all over the globe, each reflecting the image of not just a ship, but also some aspect of the remarkable history of the incomparable Cunard Line.
In the pursuit of its mandate to preserve and promote Cunard history, the Cunard Steamship Society is establishing a Registry of Cunard Art (cunardart.com). As proposed, the registry would provide a written and, where agreed upon by the artist/owner, a visual record of the art form. Quite apart from its educational and conservation value, the registry would be of considerable interest to ocean liner and maritime enthusiasts throughout the world.
The Society is currently formulating a registration template. In the meantime it welcomes expressions of interest in listing from artists, corporations, museums and private individuals...indeed anyone who possesses a piece of Cunard art. Registration is entirely voluntary. Where the owner/artist expresses a wish to do so, artwork accepted for listing and display may also be noted as available for purchase. Referrals made through the registry which give rise to a sale of any artwork may be the subject of a commission previously agreed to between the owner/artist and the Society. Expressions of interest may be sent using our contact form.
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