UNVEILING QUEEN ANNE: THE NEXT IN A FINE LINE
Presented by Pat Dacey
June 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
In 2017, Cunard announced the order of its fourth ship with delivery originally planned for 2022. However, due to the pandemic the ship was not delivered until April 2024, and her maiden voyage was delayed until May 3, 2024. She is named after Queen Anne who reigned as sovereign between 1702 and 1714, achieved the unification of Great Britain and enabled great progress in the arts and education.
At our June virtual membership meeting, PONY Branch Vice-Chairperson Pat Dacey presented a program on Cunard’s’ 249th passenger ship, QUEEN ANNE, from construction to her naming ceremony in Liverpool as part of The British Isles Festival Voyage. Pat, with his wife, Denise, were on board for this special voyage and attended the naming ceremony to provide our members with a firsthand account of the new ship and the festivities.
Pat Dacey has had a lifelong interest in passenger ships. He joined the Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA) in 1976 as a student member, and also joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch as a family member. A veteran of more than 90 voyages and crossings, he is a former WSS-PONY Branch Chairperson and is its current Vice-Chairperson. In addition, he currently serves as the SSHSA National President. Pat is an active presenter, writer and contributor on travel and ship history. He retired as a Lieutenant of County Detectives after spending 30 years in law enforcement with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition, Pat is also retired after 25 years with the reserve component of the United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
(Pat Dacey photo)