Cunard celebrates its 175th anniversary and its first transatlantic crossing from Liverpool to North America in 1840. The Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria will sail together up the River Mersey in May as part of the festivities. Up to one million people are expected to view the event . The Queen Mary 2 on July 4 will replicate the first transatlantic voyage from 175 years ago.
Liverpool is considered the companies spiritual home and for good reason.
Cunard was founded in Liverpool and their Head Office remained there until 1967. The Cunard Building forms one third of the World-Heritage-listed ‘Three Graces’ on the Pier Head.
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