The float out of Cunard’s Queen Anne marks a significant construction milestone at Venice’s Fincantieri Marghera shipyard.
- The ship is the 249th to sail under Cunard’s banner and heralds a return to a four-ship fleet for the first time since 1999.
- Completion of the float out signals a shift in focus to the ship’s interior design and advancements.
- Cunard emphasises the importance of tradition and innovation in its new liner, reinforcing its luxury brand credentials.
- The iconic red and black funnel installation underscores the ship’s iconic design and engineering excellence.
The recent float out of the Queen Anne at Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice marks a crucial step in Cunard’s shipbuilding process, a moment that has been hailed as a “construction milestone”. This event signifies the vessel’s official introduction to water, a year precisely before its debut voyage to Lisbon on 3 May 2024.
With this development, Queen Anne becomes the 249th ship to bear the Cunard insignia. The float out event not only reflects a significant phase of maritime engineering but also revives a historical moment for the company, as it will soon operate four ships simultaneously for the first time in over two decades.
Following the float out, construction efforts will pivot to the elaboration of the Queen Anne’s interiors, underscoring the ship’s imminent transformation into a luxury liner. According to Cunard, the focus will now be on blending state-of-the-art facilities with elegant design to meet the brand’s high standards of luxury.
Sture Myrmell, President of Carnival UK, expressed pride in the achievements of Fincantieri’s shipbuilders, highlighting their commitment to both traditional craftsmanship and forward-thinking innovation. Myrmell noted, “Today marks a significant moment for Queen Anne as we recognise the dedication by the master ship builders at Fincantieri to build a ship that reinforces our position as a world-famous luxury brand.”
Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of Fincantieri’s merchant ships division, shared his perspective on the collaboration, stating, “Queen Anne is the third ship we have the pleasure to build for Cunard, a pillar in the history of British seafaring, with whom we share a real commitment to excellence.” This statement amplifies the partnership’s focus on merging historical values with modern advancements.
Earlier indicators of the ship’s progress included the installation of Cunard’s “iconic red and black funnel”, further embedding the design and engineering expertise that Cunard is known for. This installation reflects the harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics in the ship’s design.
The float out of Queen Anne embodies Cunard’s blend of tradition and innovation, heralding a new era for its luxury fleet.
