Farewell to Cunard's Commodore

Retired Commodore Bernard Warner on the navigation bridge of Queen Mary 2

Last week, Cunard Line said farewell to Commodore Bernard Warner, as he retired from his role as Commodore of the Cunard fleet.

It was a very emtional time for Commodore Bernand Warner, after spending a number of years as the Master of Queen Mary 2.

A special presentation was held on the bridge of the Queen Mary 2. Commodore Bernard Warner was presented with a number of gifts, from many of his fellow friends, including Peter Shanks, President, Cunard Line and David Dingle, CEO, Carnival UK.

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In November 2010, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father, Brian Cotterill, had the honour of meeting Commodore Bernard Warner onboard Queen Mary 2, during their 2 night voyage aboard the vessel.

Commodore Bernard Warner kindly invited them both to the bridge, to present Harry's drawing of Queen Mary 2, before the ship departed the berth at Cherbourg.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, presents his drawing of Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2, to Commodore Bernard Warner on the bridge of Queen Mary 2, in November 2010

* Please note the date on the photograph above is incorrect. Thank you!

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said

" It was a great honour for my father and I to meet Commodore Bernard Warner onboard Queen Mary 2, during our 2 night taster voyage in November 2010. I personally, was extremely delighted to have the opportunity to present my drawing of Queen Mary 2 to him, whilst on the bridge of the great Cunarder! "

A close up view of our drawing of Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2, which was presented to Commodore Bernard Warner in 2010

You can visit Cunard Line's We Are Cunard blog, to read more about this by visiting the following link below.

http://wearecunard.com/2011/04/cunard-bids-farewell-to-commodore-warner/

Be sure to also take the opportunity to watch the Youtube video, posted by Peter Shanks, President, Cunard Line, earlier today on the We Are Cunard blog.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, added:

" I'm sure Commodore Bernard Warner will be greatly missed by many, both passengers and crew alike. I feel truly privileged that I have the opportunity to meet him personally. "

ENDS

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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

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