by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 9:10 AM ET, Fri January 31, 2025
Do you have thousands of unprinted photos languishing on your phone or in your cloud storage? If so, you are far from alone. According to a recent study commissioned by British luxury cruise line Cunard, it’s calculated that 256 billion images are taken every year in the UK & US alone. And while billions of pictures are being taken, only three per cent of adults print the photos and keep them in a photo album. The fear is that could mean future generations miss out on visual information being passed on. If photos are only rarely being printed and lovingly stored, our descendants may not get to see the memories we wanted to capture.
As Cunard celebrates its 185th anniversary, it is setting out to preserve some of its glamorous and elegant history in photos. Renowned British photographer Mary McCartney is curating an exhibit of Hollywood icons, musicians, politicians, and royalty from the Cunard archives, alongside newly curated images from the public to form a timeline of iconic moments that will immerse visitors in the magic of nearly two centuries of transatlantic travel.
Cunard is inviting celebrities, travel advisors, guests and employees past and present to share their photos to become part of the exhibit.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, emphasized the importance of this initiative: "For 185 years, our ships have been at the heart of unforgettable moments for millions of guests and crew. This is a chance to celebrate those memories and the stories they tell. By sharing your experiences, you'll help Mary McCartney create something truly unique—an exhibition that brings Cunard's incredible history to life for everyone to enjoy."
The “Seas of Glamour” exhibit will debut in Liverpool at the Liver Building in May and will travel the world as part of the Cunard fleet.
To find out how your cherished memories on board a Cunard ship could become part of the brand's iconic history, visit www.cunard.com/seaofglamour and submit your favorite memories to [email protected] by Sunday March 9, 2025.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
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