Godmother of New Carnival Liberty!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival and I thought it may be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Actress Mira Sorvino Named Godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' New
Carnival Liberty

MIAMI, June 14
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has been chosen as godmother for
Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Carnival Liberty, set to debut in
Italy this summer. Sorvino is scheduled to break the traditional
bottle of champagne against the ship's hull during a naming ceremony
July 19, 2005, in Civitavecchia, Italy.


Early in her career, the Italian-American actress shot to stardom in
her breakthrough role in Woody Allen's 1995 movie "Mighty Aphrodite,"
for which she won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a National Society
of Film Critics Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
for Best Supporting Actress.

She has an extensive resume that includes numerous leads in feature
films, including "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," "Mimic,"
"Summer of Sam," "The Replacement Killers," "The Triumph of Love,"
"Barcelona," and "Quiz Show."

Sorvino earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance
in the HBO movie "Norma Jean and Marilyn" in which she played Marilyn
Monroe. The multitalented actress also produced the acclaimed
independent feature comedy "Lisa Picard is Famous," which had its
debut as an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. She also
associate-produced the documentary "Freedom to Hate" tracing
anti-Semitism in the former Soviet Union, and the feature film
"Amongst Friends."

She is also the official ambassador for the Stop Violence Against
Women Program with the worldwide human rights organization, Amnesty
International. This past April, Sorvino's work with Amnesty
International was recognized at the Artivist Film Festival, which
acknowledges socially conscious filmmakers, activist celebrities, and
charitable organizations.

She is also a past recipient of the National Italian American
Foundation's Achievement Award and has been nominated for a Screen
Actors Guild Award and a British Academy Award.

"It is an esteemed maritime tradition that a ship's godmother is a
woman of honor and distinction whose name will be forever linked with
that vessel. Mira Sorvino's wide-ranging achievements as an actress
and activist make her the ideal candidate to serve as godmother for
our spectacular new ship, Carnival Liberty," said Bob Dickinson,
Carnival president and CEO.

Born in Tenafly, N.J., Sorvino is the daughter of veteran actor Paul
Sorvino, whose credits include the films "Goodfellas" and Oliver
Stone's "Nixon" and TV's "Law and Order." She was raised in New Jersey
and went to Harvard University where she graduated magna cum laude in
East Asian studies and received the Hoopes prize for her thesis.

She is married to Christopher Backus and they have a six-month-old
daughter.

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri
shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the new Carnival Liberty will depart on
an introductory three-day cruise from Monfalcone July 16 and arrive in
Civitavecchia July 19, with the naming ceremony taking place later
that evening.

The ship is slated to commence a series of 12-day Mediterranean
cruises -- a first for Carnival Cruise Lines -- from Civitavecchia
July 20, 2005.

Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; LSE) (NYSE:
CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with
20 "Fun Ships" operating voyages of three to 16 days in length to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New
England and Europe.

The line currently has two 110,000-ton SuperLiners -- Carnival Liberty
and Carnival Freedom -- scheduled to enter service between now and
February 2007.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.

Why do ships have godmothers? When did this start and why?

It's a form of christening, an example of a tradition that endures.

excerpt from:
http://gogreece.about.com/library/weekly/aa011903a.htm

"The tradition of ship christenings can be traced as far back as the
third millennium B.C. From the early Vikings to the Greeks and Romans
and later through the Middle Ages, the blessing of a ship has always
been an important precursor to a ship's maiden voyage. These roots have
led to the more traditional practice of breaking a bottle across the
ship's hull before its first sail."


Anyone know when ships started having godmothers?

Ben S.


Ray Goldenberg wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival and I thought it may be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Actress Mira Sorvino Named Godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' New
Carnival Liberty

MIAMI, June 14
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has been chosen as godmother for
Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Carnival Liberty, set to debut in
Italy this summer. Sorvino is scheduled to break the traditional
bottle of champagne against the ship's hull during a naming ceremony
July 19, 2005, in Civitavecchia, Italy.


Early in her career, the Italian-American actress shot to stardom in
her breakthrough role in Woody Allen's 1995 movie "Mighty Aphrodite,"
for which she won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a National Society
of Film Critics Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
for Best Supporting Actress.

She has an extensive resume that includes numerous leads in feature
films, including "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," "Mimic,"
"Summer of Sam," "The Replacement Killers," "The Triumph of Love,"
"Barcelona," and "Quiz Show."

Sorvino earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance
in the HBO movie "Norma Jean and Marilyn" in which she played Marilyn
Monroe. The multitalented actress also produced the acclaimed
independent feature comedy "Lisa Picard is Famous," which had its
debut as an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. She also
associate-produced the documentary "Freedom to Hate" tracing
anti-Semitism in the former Soviet Union, and the feature film
"Amongst Friends."

She is also the official ambassador for the Stop Violence Against
Women Program with the worldwide human rights organization, Amnesty
International. This past April, Sorvino's work with Amnesty
International was recognized at the Artivist Film Festival, which
acknowledges socially conscious filmmakers, activist celebrities, and
charitable organizations.

She is also a past recipient of the National Italian American
Foundation's Achievement Award and has been nominated for a Screen
Actors Guild Award and a British Academy Award.

"It is an esteemed maritime tradition that a ship's godmother is a
woman of honor and distinction whose name will be forever linked with
that vessel. Mira Sorvino's wide-ranging achievements as an actress
and activist make her the ideal candidate to serve as godmother for
our spectacular new ship, Carnival Liberty," said Bob Dickinson,
Carnival president and CEO.

Born in Tenafly, N.J., Sorvino is the daughter of veteran actor Paul
Sorvino, whose credits include the films "Goodfellas" and Oliver
Stone's "Nixon" and TV's "Law and Order." She was raised in New Jersey
and went to Harvard University where she graduated magna cum laude in
East Asian studies and received the Hoopes prize for her thesis.

She is married to Christopher Backus and they have a six-month-old
daughter.

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri
shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the new Carnival Liberty will depart on
an introductory three-day cruise from Monfalcone July 16 and arrive in
Civitavecchia July 19, with the naming ceremony taking place later
that evening.

The ship is slated to commence a series of 12-day Mediterranean
cruises -- a first for Carnival Cruise Lines -- from Civitavecchia
July 20, 2005.

Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; LSE) (NYSE:
CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with
20 "Fun Ships" operating voyages of three to 16 days in length to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New
England and Europe.

The line currently has two 110,000-ton SuperLiners -- Carnival Liberty
and Carnival Freedom -- scheduled to enter service between now and
February 2007.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.

I don't know if this is THE definitive answer, Ben, but it was the best that
I could find.

http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/...hristening.cfm
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



"Benjamin Smith" wrote in message
ink.net...
Why do ships have godmothers? When did this start and why?

It's a form of christening, an example of a tradition that endures.

excerpt from:
http://gogreece.about.com/library/weekly/aa011903a.htm

"The tradition of ship christenings can be traced as far back as the
third millennium B.C. From the early Vikings to the Greeks and Romans
and later through the Middle Ages, the blessing of a ship has always
been an important precursor to a ship's maiden voyage. These roots have
led to the more traditional practice of breaking a bottle across the
ship's hull before its first sail."


Anyone know when ships started having godmothers?

Ben S.


Ray Goldenberg wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival and I thought it may be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Actress Mira Sorvino Named Godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' New
Carnival Liberty

MIAMI, June 14
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has been chosen as godmother for
Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Carnival Liberty, set to debut in
Italy this summer. Sorvino is scheduled to break the traditional
bottle of champagne against the ship's hull during a naming ceremony
July 19, 2005, in Civitavecchia, Italy.


Early in her career, the Italian-American actress shot to stardom in
her breakthrough role in Woody Allen's 1995 movie "Mighty Aphrodite,"
for which she won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a National Society
of Film Critics Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
for Best Supporting Actress.

She has an extensive resume that includes numerous leads in feature
films, including "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," "Mimic,"
"Summer of Sam," "The Replacement Killers," "The Triumph of Love,"
"Barcelona," and "Quiz Show."

Sorvino earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance
in the HBO movie "Norma Jean and Marilyn" in which she played Marilyn
Monroe. The multitalented actress also produced the acclaimed
independent feature comedy "Lisa Picard is Famous," which had its
debut as an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. She also
associate-produced the documentary "Freedom to Hate" tracing
anti-Semitism in the former Soviet Union, and the feature film
"Amongst Friends."

She is also the official ambassador for the Stop Violence Against
Women Program with the worldwide human rights organization, Amnesty
International. This past April, Sorvino's work with Amnesty
International was recognized at the Artivist Film Festival, which
acknowledges socially conscious filmmakers, activist celebrities, and
charitable organizations.

She is also a past recipient of the National Italian American
Foundation's Achievement Award and has been nominated for a Screen
Actors Guild Award and a British Academy Award.

"It is an esteemed maritime tradition that a ship's godmother is a
woman of honor and distinction whose name will be forever linked with
that vessel. Mira Sorvino's wide-ranging achievements as an actress
and activist make her the ideal candidate to serve as godmother for
our spectacular new ship, Carnival Liberty," said Bob Dickinson,
Carnival president and CEO.

Born in Tenafly, N.J., Sorvino is the daughter of veteran actor Paul
Sorvino, whose credits include the films "Goodfellas" and Oliver
Stone's "Nixon" and TV's "Law and Order." She was raised in New Jersey
and went to Harvard University where she graduated magna cum laude in
East Asian studies and received the Hoopes prize for her thesis.

She is married to Christopher Backus and they have a six-month-old
daughter.

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri
shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the new Carnival Liberty will depart on
an introductory three-day cruise from Monfalcone July 16 and arrive in
Civitavecchia July 19, with the naming ceremony taking place later
that evening.

The ship is slated to commence a series of 12-day Mediterranean
cruises -- a first for Carnival Cruise Lines -- from Civitavecchia
July 20, 2005.

Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; LSE) (NYSE:
CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with
20 "Fun Ships" operating voyages of three to 16 days in length to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New
England and Europe.

The line currently has two 110,000-ton SuperLiners -- Carnival Liberty
and Carnival Freedom -- scheduled to enter service between now and
February 2007.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.

Dick Goldhaber wrote:

I don't know if this is THE definitive answer, Ben, but it was the best that
I could find.

http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/...hristening.cfm
--


Thanks, Dick.

Ben


DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



"Benjamin Smith" wrote in message
ink.net...

Why do ships have godmothers? When did this start and why?

It's a form of christening, an example of a tradition that endures.

excerpt from:
http://gogreece.about.com/library/weekly/aa011903a.htm

"The tradition of ship christenings can be traced as far back as the
third millennium B.C. From the early Vikings to the Greeks and Romans
and later through the Middle Ages, the blessing of a ship has always
been an important precursor to a ship's maiden voyage. These roots have
led to the more traditional practice of breaking a bottle across the
ship's hull before its first sail."


Anyone know when ships started having godmothers?

Ben S.


Ray Goldenberg wrote:


Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival and I thought it may be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Actress Mira Sorvino Named Godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' New
Carnival Liberty

MIAMI, June 14
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has been chosen as godmother for
Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Carnival Liberty, set to debut in
Italy this summer. Sorvino is scheduled to break the traditional
bottle of champagne against the ship's hull during a naming ceremony
July 19, 2005, in Civitavecchia, Italy.


Early in her career, the Italian-American actress shot to stardom in
her breakthrough role in Woody Allen's 1995 movie "Mighty Aphrodite,"
for which she won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a National Society
of Film Critics Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
for Best Supporting Actress.

She has an extensive resume that includes numerous leads in feature
films, including "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," "Mimic,"
"Summer of Sam," "The Replacement Killers," "The Triumph of Love,"
"Barcelona," and "Quiz Show."

Sorvino earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance
in the HBO movie "Norma Jean and Marilyn" in which she played Marilyn
Monroe. The multitalented actress also produced the acclaimed
independent feature comedy "Lisa Picard is Famous," which had its
debut as an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. She also
associate-produced the documentary "Freedom to Hate" tracing
anti-Semitism in the former Soviet Union, and the feature film
"Amongst Friends."

She is also the official ambassador for the Stop Violence Against
Women Program with the worldwide human rights organization, Amnesty
International. This past April, Sorvino's work with Amnesty
International was recognized at the Artivist Film Festival, which
acknowledges socially conscious filmmakers, activist celebrities, and
charitable organizations.

She is also a past recipient of the National Italian American
Foundation's Achievement Award and has been nominated for a Screen
Actors Guild Award and a British Academy Award.

"It is an esteemed maritime tradition that a ship's godmother is a
woman of honor and distinction whose name will be forever linked with
that vessel. Mira Sorvino's wide-ranging achievements as an actress
and activist make her the ideal candidate to serve as godmother for
our spectacular new ship, Carnival Liberty," said Bob Dickinson,
Carnival president and CEO.

Born in Tenafly, N.J., Sorvino is the daughter of veteran actor Paul
Sorvino, whose credits include the films "Goodfellas" and Oliver
Stone's "Nixon" and TV's "Law and Order." She was raised in New Jersey
and went to Harvard University where she graduated magna cum laude in
East Asian studies and received the Hoopes prize for her thesis.

She is married to Christopher Backus and they have a six-month-old
daughter.

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri
shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the new Carnival Liberty will depart on
an introductory three-day cruise from Monfalcone July 16 and arrive in
Civitavecchia July 19, with the naming ceremony taking place later
that evening.

The ship is slated to commence a series of 12-day Mediterranean
cruises -- a first for Carnival Cruise Lines -- from Civitavecchia
July 20, 2005.

Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; LSE) (NYSE:
CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with
20 "Fun Ships" operating voyages of three to 16 days in length to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New
England and Europe.

The line currently has two 110,000-ton SuperLiners -- Carnival Liberty
and Carnival Freedom -- scheduled to enter service between now and
February 2007.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.

Benjamin Smith wrote:
Why do ships have godmothers? When did this start and why?

I just don't get the criteria for how the crulselines go about picking
a godmother.

Lee

LeeNY wrote:

Benjamin Smith wrote:

Why do ships have godmothers? When did this start and why?


I just don't get the criteria for how the crulselines go about picking
a godmother.

Lee

Step 1. Select a female since Men make lousy Godmothers.