The Cunard Steamship Society is dedicated to researching, documenting, and celebrating the extraordinary 185-year legacy of Cunard Line — from Samuel Cunard's first mail paddle-steamers of 1840 to the modern Queen ships that still cross the Atlantic today. Based in Liverpool, the historic home port of Cunard, the Society is uniquely positioned within the very city that shaped one of the greatest shipping lines in history.
Through its publications, meetings, and archival work, the Society preserves the stories of iconic Cunard vessels including RMS Mauretania, RMS Lusitania, RMS Aquitania, RMS Queen Mary, and RMS Queen Elizabeth — ships that defined an era of transatlantic travel and remain beloved by maritime enthusiasts worldwide.
As a member of the Historic Ships Network, the Cunard Steamship Society contributes specialist knowledge and community to the global effort to preserve the heritage of the great ocean liners.