New York – 13 January, 2008 – New York's iconic Statue of Liberty stood tall as a fitting backdrop for a Royal Rendezvous of Cunard Line's three luxury liners -Queen Mary 2, QE2 and the new Queen Victoria, which made her maiden call to New York today. Thousands of maritime buffs lined the shores to see the regal fleet gather for the first and only time in New York. During a celebration that began with a whistle salute by each liner, the nautical royalty made a majestic procession through New York harbor illuminated by a fireworks-filled sky as they departed on their respective voyages. It is the first time that three Cunard Queens have been in service simultaneously in the company's 168-year history. Queen Victoria was launched on December 10, 2007, by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in Southampton. Following her celebratory maiden call to New York, she embarks on her Maiden World Cruise, a 105-day journey stopping in 37 ports in 23 countries, while Cunard's grand dame QE2 departs on her 26th and final World Cruise.
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