Cunard’s True Story Revealed
Welcome On Board. Here you can discovery historic stories that explain why Cunard’s Ocean Liner Queen Mary 2, and their three cruise ships Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Anne get so much attention among more than three hundred cruise ships in service today.
Since 1999 acclaimed maritime historian Chris Frame has maintained this website. It has grown from a QE2 appreciation page, to a comprehensive Cunard archive. It is your guide over 185 years of Cunard history.
Here, you can explore Cunard ship profiles, view photographs and watch rare video footage, that brings nearly two centuries of maritime history to life.
Rediscover legendary liners, such as Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania, RMS Queen Mary, RMS Queen Elizabeth, as well as the beloved QE2.
And you can discover Cunard’s past, thanks to pages dedicated to lesser-known ships like Acadia, Etruria, Campania, and the first of the line: Unicorn. Your journey through Cunard’s fleet begins now.
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Love History?
We think you’ll love The Evolution of the Passenger Ship. Our latest deep dive into maritime history. Written with passion and packed with stunning images, this book charts the fascinating journey of passenger ships from their earliest forms to modern giants. Available now »
New Colouring Book
We re-released The Cunard Colouring Book in 2026! The updated version features all the current Cunard ships, including the new cruise ship Queen Anne, as well as historic colouring pages featuring the greatest Cunard ships of all time: QE2, Queen Mary and the original Queen Eizabeth. Available now »
A New Cunard Story
We’re thrilled to announce the release of the newly updated edition of The Cunard Story. Charting the journey of Cunard from the first liner, Unicorn of 1840 right up to the latest cruise ship, Queen Anne, this book includes the latest developments at Cunard. Available now »
Unfiltered Cunard History, Since 1999
The Cunard Story spans more than 185 years and throughout that time, many stories have been told. Since 1999 this website has been a constant reminder of the true story of Cunard Line.
With ships that have transported millions to a new life, aided in the liberation of Europe, developed modern cruising trends and even act as the last of the great transatlantic liners; the Cunard story is as varied as the millions of people that sailed aboard.
This page is independent to Cunard. Always has been. It remains our commitment to share the real Cunard story, without any corporate spin. You won’t find media releases here. Rather, you’ll discover stories that have been stripped back to their true facts, revealing the fascinating true story of the Cunard Line.
Header Image by Ran Hua.
