Following the name reveal of Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne, the line has announced its first Captain. Inger Klein Thorhauge. Thorhauge will lead the team responsible for on board operations and take charge for the new Queen's maiden season.
"To be named as the first captain of Queen Anne is the greatest honour. It means the absolute world to me."
Thorhauge celebrates 25 years of service with the company this year and will sail Queen Anne from Italy, where she is currently being built, to Southampton ahead of her inaugural sailing in early 2024.
She became Cunard's first female Captain in 2010, aboard Queen Victoria. Thorhauge launched her career in 1997 as Second Officer on board Cunard's Vistafjord. Originally from the Faroe Islands, her career with the company has seen her travel the world many times over as captain of Queen Victoria and more recently Queen Elizabeth.
"I am very proud to be Cunard's first female captain, but to be named as the first captain of Queen Anne is the greatest honour. I can't wait to see the reaction Queen Anne will receive from our guests when they first step on board, then to set sail and showcase our beautiful new ship to the world, visiting wonderful, and exciting ports," said Thorhauge.
Sharing captain duties will be David Hudson, who started his career with Cunard in 2006.
Itineraries for Queen Anne will be revealed in May 2022.
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