Commodore Warwick to Retire!

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I received this press release from the Cunard UK and thought it would
be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
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COMMODORE WARWICK TO RETIRE

Cunard Line announced today that Commodore Ronald Warwick OBE., Master
of Queen Mary 2, will be retiring on 31 July 2006 after 36 years of
company service.

Commodore Warwick joined Cunard Line as a Third Officer in 1970. He
first sailed as Captain in 1986 on board Cunard Princess, and also
sailed in command of the Cunard Countess and Cunard Crown Dynasty
before his appointment as Master of Queen Elizabeth 2 in July 1990.

From April 1996 he sailed permanently as senior Master on board Queen
Elizabeth 2 until his appointment as Master-designate of Queen Mary 2
in 2002.
In December 2003 he was promoted to the rank of Commodore of the
Cunard Line fleet.

Commodore Warwick holds the unique distinction in Cunard Line’s long
history of notable Captains by following in the footsteps of his late
father, Commodore William Warwick CBE, who sailed as Master of the
Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, was the first Master appointed to
Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1968, and was also promoted to Commodore of the
fleet, in 1970.

In June 2005 Commodore Ronald Warwick’s service to the Merchant Navy
was recognised by him being awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday
Honours for that year.

Commodore Warwick also holds the rank of Captain in the Royal Naval
Reserve, and is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute.

To mark the occasion of his retirement year, Commodore Warwick and his
wife Kim will be sailing on Queen Mary 2 in June and July and several
special events are planned during these voyages.

Ergo. he will not be in command for the QM2's next visit to Port
Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) ... interesting!

On Thu, 9 Mar 2006 15:28:43 -0500, (gwm215 gwm215)
wrote:

Ergo. he will not be in command for the QM2's next visit to Port
Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) ... interesting!

Hi,

Are you insinuating something? vbg Do inquiring minds want to know?

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

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
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On Thu, 9 Mar 2006 15:28:43 -0500, (gwm215 gwm215)
wrote:

Ergo. he will not be in command for the QM2's next visit to Port
Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) ... interesting!

Hi,

Are you insinuating something? vbg Do inquiring minds want to know?

Best regards,
Ray

Does anyone have a clue what the 100% refund that Cunard issued for whatever
portion of the cruise they covered cost Carnival.

It certainly wasn't the kind of mistake that would earn the Commodore an
"Atta Boy", but more likely an "Outta Here".
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ

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On 9 Mar 2006 19:03:12 -0800, PARNAMI wrote:

The incident, from what I've heard, occured when warwick chose to
ignore the pilot's advice.and wandered outside of the channel. oops!!
I've also heard something about him trying to tour millionaire's
row..but that I'm taking with a grain of salt.

Long time, no hear, Parnami.

How's the kicking of latin speaking kidds going these days? Getting some
real shin busters in?
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