Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 sailed into its U.S. house port in New York Tuesday morning escorted by historic ships and Coast Guard vessels as the corporate continues its a hundred and seventy fifth Anniversary celebrations.

Upon its arrival, the Queen Mary 2 was accompanied into New York Harbor by the Mary A Whalen, oil tanker; the tug Eric R Thornton; John J Harvey Fireboat; Nantucket Lightship, and the Pegasus Tug after passing underneath the Verrazano Bridge en path to her berth on the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

All images courtesy Cunard Line/Jonathan Atkin

Cunard’s flagship’s arrival marked the vessel’s last port of name on her a hundred and seventy fifth Anniversary crossing, paying tribute to the unique voyage made by Cunard’s first flagship, Britannia, as Cunard inaugurated the primary scheduled mail and passenger service throughout the Atlantic on July 4, 1840.

Cunard has been crusing out and in of New York City ever for the reason that Hibernia first known as in 1847, and the corporate has known as Red Hook Brooklyn its house since 2006. Sites of the corporate’s earlier historical past and its relationship to the town could be seen via the Cunard White Star signal at Pier 54 and the Cunard Building at 25 Broadway, which was accomplished in 1921 and is at present thought of a New York City landmark.

“Cunard’s relationship with the city of New York holds a distinctly unique place in our 175-year history,” mentioned Richard Meadows, president, Cunard North America. “New York has been our U.S. homeport for decades, and has played a significant role in the transformative world events during our history. We are very pleased today to extend our heartfelt thanks for our enduring relationship with this great city.”

New York Stock Exchange and Light Show

The commemorative anniversary actions is predicted to proceed when Captain Kevin Oprey, Master of Queen Mary 2, rings the Closing Bell on the New York Stock Exchange.

“Cunard is pleased to contribute to the growing success, visibility and economic impact of the city and to be a part of New York’s growing cruise business, which attracts international visitors from across the globe,” Meadows added.

Later this night, Queen Mary 2 will maintain place in entrance of the Statue of Liberty for a lightweight and music present in Battery Park.

All images courtesy Cunard Line/Jonathan Atkin

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