Cunard Steamship Society
Overview
The Cunard Steamship Society is a nonprofit, membership-based organization established under the Societies Act for the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1998. It was founded by John G. Langley, K.C. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is also the birthplace of Sir Samuel Cunard. The society is registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Purpose and Activities
The primary objective of the Cunard Steamship Society is to promote the rich history and tradition of the Cunard Steamship Company, as well as the contributions of Samuel Cunard to Nova Scotia and his pioneering efforts in Atlantic steam navigation. The society seeks to educate the public through the collection, presentation, and exchange of historical information and memorabilia.
Projects and Initiatives
The society has been involved in several notable projects:
- Sponsorship of a Commemorative Postage Stamp: The society sponsored a postage stamp produced by Canada Post to honor Samuel Cunard.
- The Franconia Project: They spearheaded the restoration of a large builder's model of the Cunard liner Franconia, now displayed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax.
- Statue of Samuel Cunard: The society participated in the design, production, and erection of a statue of Samuel Cunard on the Halifax waterfront.
Category and Designation
The Cunard Steamship Society is categorized as a public amenity/heritage organization under the designation "Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community" by the CRA.
Milestones
The society celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024, marking twenty-five years since its incorporation on May 29, 1998.
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COVID UPDATE The activities of this Society much like everyones lifestyle and movements were severely curtailed with first the arrival of COVID and then its prolonged effects which are still being felt today in the form of different variants of the virus. Not long after the virus was declared to be a pandemic in early 2020 port visits by Cunard vessels and other cruise ships were initially curtailed and then prohibited around the world. Cunard ships were taken out of service and homeported for many months until gradually resuming service. The Societys activities were impacted but not entirely arrested during the worst of the Covid years and have now like the ships of the line resumed operations.
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