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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com MASTER OF QUEEN MARY 2 NAMED COMMODORE Captain Ronald Warwick, master of Cunard Line’s new Queen Mary 2, has been awarded the rank of commodore, the highest position a cruise line can bestow on one of its captains. The announcement was made today as Queen Mary 2 was welcomed to Southampton – her British home port – for the very first time. "I am pleased to make this appointment, which recognises Ron Warwick’s long and distinguished career with this great company,” said Pamela Conover, Cunard’s president and chief operating officer. “It befits his position as the first master of Queen Mary 2, the new flagship of Cunard Line and the greatest liner of the new century.” Queen Mary 2 is the first ocean liner to be built in over three decades. The 2,620-passenger vessel is the largest (151,400 tons), longest (1,132 feet/345 metres), tallest (236 feet/72 metres), widest (135 feet/41 metres) and most expensive ($800 million) passenger ship ever built. “This great honour only enhances what has been a wonderful week for me personally and for Cunard Line,” said Warwick. “First I took command of Queen Mary 2, now I am appointed Commodore, a position my father held with honour.” Warwick’s father, the late Commodore W.E. Warwick, was a prominent figure in Cunard history. The senior Warwick was the only captain to serve as master of both Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth in the mid-1960s and he also was the first master of QE2. Prior to assuming the helm of Cunard’s flagship, Ronald Warwick, who joined Cunard in April 1970, served as master of QE2, a position he held since 1990. This was another first in the 163-year history of Cunard – it was the first time a father and son had commanded the same ship. During his tenure at Cunard, Warwick has also served as master aboard Cunard Countess, Cunard Princess and Cunard Crown Dynasty. Before assuming the rank of master, he served for a short time as marine superintendent, based at Cunard’s Southampton office. The first time this master mariner ever cruised the world was in 1958 on a cargo ship. Commodore Warwick has also been involved in military campaigns while at Cunard. He served as chief officer aboard QE2 when England commissioned her in the Falklands conflict and was the master of Cunard Princess when she was chartered by the U.S. government during the Gulf War. In her inaugural year Queen Mary 2 will sail 13 transatlantic crossings between England and New York as she takes over the role currently operated by her sister ship, QE2, as Cunard’s transatlantic liner. Her maiden westbound crossing from Southampton, England, to New York will depart on April 16. The vessel will also introduce a series of Caribbean cruises from New York and Fort Lauderdale; a voyage to Rio de Janeiro and back, timed for Carnival; five European itineraries and two fall foliage cruises to ports in Canada and New England. Queen Mary 2 features 10 dining venues with acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud serving as Cunard’s culinary advisor and Chef Todd English operating a Mediterranean speciality restaurant of the same name. The liner also has the world’s first Canyon Ranch SpaClub at sea, the first planetarium at sea, the largest ballroom at sea, the largest library at sea, and the largest wine collection at sea, as well as a Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar, a two-story theatre, a casino, five indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, boutiques and extensive children’s facilities. For more information, please contact your travel professional. |
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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
Ray,
What exactly is the "master" term mean? I thought the top dog on a ship was Captain, then Commodore, and I suppose in the military admirals. So is master an actual rank in that sequence and it's just not in the Navy? BTW, thanks for posting the press releases! John "Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com MASTER OF QUEEN MARY 2 NAMED COMMODORE |
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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
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: Ray, What exactly is the "master" term mean? I thought the top dog on a ship was Captain, then Commodore, and I suppose in the military admirals. So is master an actual rank in that sequence and it's just not in the Navy? BTW, thanks for posting the press releases! John "Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com MASTER OF QUEEN MARY 2 NAMED COMMODORE The master of a ship is the person in Command he is the same as the captain except that there are otehr captains lke the no. 2 person who is called the Staff Captain (think of Jean Luc Picard and his Number One, Riker- Jean Luc would be the Master of the Enterprise) the military stye rank is quite separate. a lt such as JFK on the PT 109 would be the Captain whereas the Captain could be an Admiral with a Captain (rank) as second in command. |
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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
Good for him! His long and distinguished career with Cunard deserves this kind of recognition. Ray Goldenberg wrote: MASTER OF QUEEN MARY 2 NAMED COMMODORE Captain Ronald Warwick, master of Cunard Line’s new Queen Mary 2, has been awarded the rank of commodore, the highest position a cruise line can bestow on one of its captains. The announcement was made today as Queen Mary 2 was welcomed to Southampton – her British home port – for the very first time. "I am pleased to make this appointment, which recognises Ron Warwick’s long and distinguished career with this great company,” said Pamela Conover, Cunard’s president and chief operating officer. “It befits his position as the first master of Queen Mary 2, the new flagship of Cunard Line and the greatest liner of the new century.” Queen Mary 2 is the first ocean liner to be built in over three decades. The 2,620-passenger vessel is the largest (151,400 tons), longest (1,132 feet/345 metres), tallest (236 feet/72 metres), widest (135 feet/41 metres) and most expensive ($800 million) passenger ship ever built. “This great honour only enhances what has been a wonderful week for me personally and for Cunard Line,” said Warwick. “First I took command of Queen Mary 2, now I am appointed Commodore, a position my father held with honour.” Warwick’s father, the late Commodore W.E. Warwick, was a prominent figure in Cunard history. The senior Warwick was the only captain to serve as master of both Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth in the mid-1960s and he also was the first master of QE2. Prior to assuming the helm of Cunard’s flagship, Ronald Warwick, who joined Cunard in April 1970, served as master of QE2, a position he held since 1990. This was another first in the 163-year history of Cunard – it was the first time a father and son had commanded the same ship. During his tenure at Cunard, Warwick has also served as master aboard Cunard Countess, Cunard Princess and Cunard Crown Dynasty. Before assuming the rank of master, he served for a short time as marine superintendent, based at Cunard’s Southampton office. The first time this master mariner ever cruised the world was in 1958 on a cargo ship. Commodore Warwick has also been involved in military campaigns while at Cunard. He served as chief officer aboard QE2 when England commissioned her in the Falklands conflict and was the master of Cunard Princess when she was chartered by the U.S. government during the Gulf War. In her inaugural year Queen Mary 2 will sail 13 transatlantic crossings between England and New York as she takes over the role currently operated by her sister ship, QE2, as Cunard’s transatlantic liner. Her maiden westbound crossing from Southampton, England, to New York will depart on April 16. The vessel will also introduce a series of Caribbean cruises from New York and Fort Lauderdale; a voyage to Rio de Janeiro and back, timed for Carnival; five European itineraries and two fall foliage cruises to ports in Canada and New England. Queen Mary 2 features 10 dining venues with acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud serving as Cunard’s culinary advisor and Chef Todd English operating a Mediterranean speciality restaurant of the same name. The liner also has the world’s first Canyon Ranch SpaClub at sea, the first planetarium at sea, the largest ballroom at sea, the largest library at sea, and the largest wine collection at sea, as well as a Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar, a two-story theatre, a casino, five indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, boutiques and extensive children’s facilities. For more information, please contact your travel professional. __ /7__/7__/7__ \::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.cupcaked.com/reviews (...and leave off the "potatoes" to e-mail) |
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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
Master is the position, captain is the rank.
John Reimer wrote: What exactly is the "master" term mean? I thought the top dog on a ship was Captain, then Commodore, and I suppose in the military admirals. So is master an actual rank in that sequence and it's just not in the Navy? |
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Master of QM2 Named Commodore!
In her inaugural year Queen Mary 2 will sail 13 transatlantic crossings between England and New York as she takes over the role currently operated by her sister ship, QE2, as Cunard's transatlantic liner. Her maiden westbound crossing from Southampton, England, to New York will depart on April 16. The vessel will also introduce a series of Caribbean cruises from New York and Fort Lauderdale; a voyage to Rio de Janeiro and back, timed for Carnival; five European itineraries and two fall foliage cruises to ports in Canada and New England. And KUDOS to Carnival for making it all possible! ;-) Jean! |
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