The Secret History of the World’s Most Iconic Ship Livery [It Was an Accident]
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the card funnel color was almost by accident I suppose in terms of that original origin
she was actually the first liner built for kunard that was a dual purpose liner designed to mainly undertake cruising
Q2 was supposed to be the ship that broke the mold of traditional ocean liners
the hull was painted a light Pebble gray which is very very different from the traditional kunard colors
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Cunard’s new Queen Anne livery might be turning heads, but did you know the "Green Goddess" was once a literal description? From the accidental birth of Cunard Red to the 1994 "Blue QE2" design, we dive into the fascinating history of Cunard's evolving brand identity. In this video, Chris Frame and Barry Downs explore why Cunard changed its iconic logo, the 1969 white funnel era, and the boldest livery experiments in maritime history. Learn More About the Cunard Queens: Berengaria: https://www.chriscunard.com/history-fleet/cunard-fleet/1900-1930/berengaria/ Queen Mary: https://www.chriscunard.com/queen-mary/ Queen Elizabeth: https://www.chriscunard.com/queen-elizabeth/ QE2: https://www.chriscunard.com/qe2/ QM2: https://www.chriscunard.com/qm2/ Queen Victoria: https://www.chriscunard.com/queenvictoria/ Queen Elizabeth (2010): https://www.chriscunard.com/queenelizabeth/ Queen Anne: https://www.chriscunard.com/history-fleet/cunard-fleet/the-new-cunard-ship/ Imagery Credits: Cunard Line, Michael Gallagher, Henderson & Cremer, Pam Massey, R. W. Warwick (Author of QE2: https://amzn.to/3CD0kww), Andrew Sassoli-Walker (https://www.solentphotographer.co.uk), Simplon Postcards (thanks to Ian Boyle), Caronia CC 2.0 Oskar A. Johansen / Municipal Archives of Trondheim. #cunard #maritime #cruisenews #queenanne #qe2 #oceanliner — 📚 Buy my books: https://www.frameandcross.com/books, 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://themaritimehistorian.teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Maritime History Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ — 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. — 🌍 THE CRUISE GLOBE: Map your own cruises at: https://www.thecruiseglobe.com/ — Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join