* The SS United States May Finally Be Running out of Steam
Earlier this week the SS United States Conservancy (which owns the classic ocean liner) issued a press release.
They said some interesting things, but it wasn’t crystal clear in what they wanted to say. It seemed to be both a pitch for funds, and it also may have been a maneuver to try to move some negotiations along in finding a new home for the ship.
It was perhaps more interesting in what was being said between the lines.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about those little rascals ... New York, New York ... and the alternate ending.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Hail to the Hibernia: Cunard Line Arrives in New York
This article, written by Michael Gallagher, public relations executive and historian for Cunard Line, is part of an ongoing series of key moments in Cunard Line's history
25 September 2014 – On 29 December 1847, Cunard Line made its first call to New York when Hibernia arrived. The Herald newspaper's front page screamed “Hail to the Hibernia” and detailed how "the entire populace swarmed to its waterfront to cheer the coming of the first Cunarder to the harbour of New York.”
Citing the wonders Cunard had done to Boston in terms of commerce and population growth, The Herald claimed Cunard's first ship, Britannia, had "initiated a new era in human intercourse."
The newspaper went on: "The arrival of the Hibernia...is only the beginning of the revolution that is going on in ocean steam navigation, which will ultimately result in drawing all steamers to this port. Our merchants ought to welcome Captain Ryrie to New York. Why not give him a public dinner, Friday next?"
And what a dinner Manhattan gave to the good Captain Ryrie! Toastmaster Depeyster Ogden proclaimed, "In the name of the city and of the merchants, we welcome you to the city of New York, Captain Ryrie. The establishment of this new Cunard Line is the commencement of a new era in steam navigation. The Cunard steamships have been attended with undreamed-of success... the skill and science displayed in their navigation is deserving of praise, and reflects the greatest credit on all concerned."
New York quickly replaced Boston as the American terminus for Cunard's services. And what a relationship Cunard and New York have had since. The maiden arrivals of the line’s greatest ships were welcomed like no other.
The advert warning passengers not to travel on an Atlantic voyage appeared in New York papers on 1 May 1915 the day Lusitania sailed - six days later she was torpedoed.
The arrival of Queen Elizabeth after her secret dash across the Atlantic in 1940 remains perhaps the strangest arrival of all.
The sight of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, in their wartime livery, together with the French liner Normandie, is one of the most memorable maritime images (below) captured in the city. Plus spot the second Mauretania:
The first gathering of three Cunard Queens took place when QE2 and Queen Victoria met with Queen Mary 2 in January 2008.
The Cunard Building at 25 Broadway was built to match the splendor of the Cunard Building in Liverpool. Two bookends on the Atlantic, Cunard's ocean. The building was opened in 1921 and Cunard was based there until moving to 555 Fifth Avenue in 1968.
While Cunard itself relocated to Miami in 1996 its ships have remained and will always be “Englishmen in New York” or “native New Yorkers” depending on which song you prefer!
Source: Cunard Line
Photos courtesy of Cunard Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
25 September 2014 – On 29 December 1847, Cunard Line made its first call to New York when Hibernia arrived. The Herald newspaper's front page screamed “Hail to the Hibernia” and detailed how "the entire populace swarmed to its waterfront to cheer the coming of the first Cunarder to the harbour of New York.”
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| Hibernia arrives in New York |
The newspaper went on: "The arrival of the Hibernia...is only the beginning of the revolution that is going on in ocean steam navigation, which will ultimately result in drawing all steamers to this port. Our merchants ought to welcome Captain Ryrie to New York. Why not give him a public dinner, Friday next?"
And what a dinner Manhattan gave to the good Captain Ryrie! Toastmaster Depeyster Ogden proclaimed, "In the name of the city and of the merchants, we welcome you to the city of New York, Captain Ryrie. The establishment of this new Cunard Line is the commencement of a new era in steam navigation. The Cunard steamships have been attended with undreamed-of success... the skill and science displayed in their navigation is deserving of praise, and reflects the greatest credit on all concerned."
New York quickly replaced Boston as the American terminus for Cunard's services. And what a relationship Cunard and New York have had since. The maiden arrivals of the line’s greatest ships were welcomed like no other.
The advert warning passengers not to travel on an Atlantic voyage appeared in New York papers on 1 May 1915 the day Lusitania sailed - six days later she was torpedoed.
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| Advert placed in New York newspapers, 1 May 1915 |
The arrival of Queen Elizabeth after her secret dash across the Atlantic in 1940 remains perhaps the strangest arrival of all.
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| Queen Elizabeth comes to town! |
The sight of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, in their wartime livery, together with the French liner Normandie, is one of the most memorable maritime images (below) captured in the city. Plus spot the second Mauretania:
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| The original Queen Elizabeth (bottom) and Queen Mary (second from bottom) docked alongside the Normandie in New York, with Mauretania II at top |
The first gathering of three Cunard Queens took place when QE2 and Queen Victoria met with Queen Mary 2 in January 2008.
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| Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and QE2 |
The Cunard Building at 25 Broadway was built to match the splendor of the Cunard Building in Liverpool. Two bookends on the Atlantic, Cunard's ocean. The building was opened in 1921 and Cunard was based there until moving to 555 Fifth Avenue in 1968.
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| Cunard Building in New York |
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| Cunard Building in Liverpool |
While Cunard itself relocated to Miami in 1996 its ships have remained and will always be “Englishmen in New York” or “native New Yorkers” depending on which song you prefer!
Source: Cunard Line
Photos courtesy of Cunard Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 24, 2014
* The Steakhouse Comes to You
Carnival has a new program in the main dining room for people whose mouths water for a premium steak or lobster from the Steakhouse but circumstances aren’t allowing them to get there.
* A Drop of Blood
Helicopter medevacs from cruise ships have become so commonplace they are barely noticed anymore. Despite being incredibly complex, the Coast Guard crews are so practiced and adept that it looks like a cinch.
But what do you do when they ship is much too far from land for a helicopter to pick up an ailing patient? Again the Coast Guard comes to the rescue (literally), this time by bringing help to the patient. In yesterday’s case it was a precision parachute drop of life-saving blood to Carnival Miracle 400 miles away from Oahu.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about one more time ... and you are challenged.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Carnival has a new program in the main dining room for people whose mouths water for a premium steak or lobster from the Steakhouse but circumstances aren’t allowing them to get there.
* A Drop of Blood
Helicopter medevacs from cruise ships have become so commonplace they are barely noticed anymore. Despite being incredibly complex, the Coast Guard crews are so practiced and adept that it looks like a cinch.
But what do you do when they ship is much too far from land for a helicopter to pick up an ailing patient? Again the Coast Guard comes to the rescue (literally), this time by bringing help to the patient. In yesterday’s case it was a precision parachute drop of life-saving blood to Carnival Miracle 400 miles away from Oahu.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about one more time ... and you are challenged.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Meyer Werft's View of Quantum's River Conveyance
Meyer Werft successfully took Quantum of the Seas down the Ems River to the sea on Tuesday (September 23, 2015) afternoon and evening, arriving at Eemshaven early Wednesday morning. This video shows the river conveyance from Meyer Werft's perspective.
Coast Guard Drops Blood to Carnival Miracle
A US Coast Guard HC-130 aircraft from Barber's Point Air Station (near Honolulu) successfully dropped urgently-needed blood to Carnival Miracle Tuesday morning (September 23) while the ship was traveling between Vancouver and Kauai. Carnival Miracle was located 400 miles northeast of Oahu at the time.
The complete story appeared in the September 24, 2014, edition of Cruise News Daily.
UPDATE: Thursday, September 25
There was more to the story which happened later Tuesday when the patient's condition continued to deteriorate. When Carnival Miracle was 80 miles north of Oahu, a Coast Guard helicopter and C-130 returned to medevac the man to a Honolulu hospital. In the infrared video below, you can see the helicopter operation over the deck of the cruise ship. The video was shot from the C-130 as it circled Carnival Miracle.
Video courtesy of the US Coast Guard. All rights reserved.
The complete story appeared in the September 24, 2014, edition of Cruise News Daily.
UPDATE: Thursday, September 25
There was more to the story which happened later Tuesday when the patient's condition continued to deteriorate. When Carnival Miracle was 80 miles north of Oahu, a Coast Guard helicopter and C-130 returned to medevac the man to a Honolulu hospital. In the infrared video below, you can see the helicopter operation over the deck of the cruise ship. The video was shot from the C-130 as it circled Carnival Miracle.
Video courtesy of the US Coast Guard. All rights reserved.
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