Cunard Line was headquartered in Liverpool for many years. Its famous ships carried the name LIVERPOOL proudly on their stern, and much of their crew also came from Liverpool. The development of the great Queens (QE, QM & QE2) were largely undertaken in the Cunard offices in Liverpool too, before construction was handed over to the shipyard.
In 1840, Cunard launched three ships: the Britannia, Acadia, and Caledonia. These vessels were part of the company's inaugural service, marking the beginning of regular transatlantic passenger shipping. The Britannia, in particular, was notable for being the first ship to provide scheduled service between Liverpool and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and onward to Boston.
The three liver birds in Liverpool are iconic symbols of the city. The most famous pair can be found atop the Royal Liver Building, overlooking the waterfront. A third, smaller liver bird is located on the top of the Cunard Building, also on the waterfront. Each bird represents different aspects of Liverpool's history and heritage.
John McCartney was the Captain of Liverpool FC between 1897 and 1898.
Lusitania was built at John Brown Shipyard Clydesbank ,Glasgow Scotland. She was owned and operated by Cunard Steamship Lines of Liverpool, England.
Cunard Building was created in 1917.
Abraham Cunard died in 1824.
Abraham Cunard was born in 1756.
Maud Cunard was born in 1872.
Maud Cunard died in 1948.
Joseph Cunard was born in 1799.
Joseph Cunard died in 1865.
Cunard Line was created in 1840.