Cunard Names City of Liverpool as Godparent of New Ship Queen Anne

Cunard has named the City of Liverpool as the godparent of its newest ship, Queen Anne.

Liverpool has special significance to the brand. It’s where Cunard departed for its first transatlantic crossing 184 years ago in July 1840; it also served as the company's headquarters for 128 years. 

The cruise line has selected five “Liverpool icons” to represent the city and officially name Queen Anne: Spice Girl and author Melanie C; broadcaster and community leader Ngunan Adamu; local restaurant entrepreneur Natalie Haywood; Liverpool music and cultural legend Jayne Casey; and British Olympic heptathlon athlete Katarina Johnson-Thomson.

“This city shares a treasured bond with Cunard dating back to 1839 when we were the original home of the world-famous line,” says Andrew Lewis, chief executive of Liverpool City Council. “We are so proud to be forever entwined with Queen Anne as she sails the world.”

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