Over the last three years, world-leading designers have worked with master shipbuilders at Fincantieri to design a ship that reinforces our position as a world-famous luxury brand across all continents.
Steeped in tradition, the ceremony marks the official start of a ship’s life, as the keel is laid for a new vessel. This unique coin was embedded into the ship’s keel by Captain Inger Thorhauge, alongside an original coin from the ship’s namesake’s reign.
Cunard recently celebrated the keel laying of its newest ship, Queen Anne, with a traditional, iconic ceremony on 8 September 2022. The laying of the keel is the formal recognition of the start of construction, and the ceremony heralds the completion of the intensive design and development stage.
Two coins for the Queen Anne keel laying ceremony are pictured in the resting place within the keel where they were welded. One was an original 18th coin from the reign of Queen Anne, the second was a solid silver coin struck for Cunard to mark the occasion.
To mark the occasion – and acknowledge Cunard’s seafaring heritage and the significance of this exciting new vessel – a Queen Anne coin has been commissioned. A ship inspired by the cruise line’s past and built for its future, Queen Anne represents a sense of excitement for what lies ahead for this iconic brand. This ceremony marked the formal start of her construction at the historic Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
The ceremony was attended by the Cunard and Carnival UK leadership team, along with representatives of Fincantieri and their Marghera Shipyard and the guest of honour, Captain of Queen Anne, Inger Thorhauge.
As Queen Anne takes shape, Cunard celebrates its own journey thus far of over 180 historic years.
Carnival UK President, Sture Myrmell said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate this exciting construction milestone for Queen Anne.
Written by: William Trevan
