Topic: Cunard to pay Tribute to Sir Jimmy Saville

According to BBC News, Cunard Cruises have confirmed that their latest superliner, Queen Elizabeth is to pay tribute to Sir Jimmy Saville with a special sail-past of Scarborough.

The veteran broadcaster, who died at the age of 84 on 29 October, is buried in the resort, where he had a home for more than 40 years.

He was a regular traveller on Cunard ships, with his last voyage being on Queen Elizabeth on her maiden Round Britain cruise in September, weeks before his death.

The Queen Elizabeth has been specially scheduled to sail past Scarborough at 15:00 BST on 1 August 2013.

A spokeswoman for Cunard Cruises said the vessel would sound its whistle in respect to Sir Jimmy, who was "a true friend of Cunard".

"He was marvellous on the ships, always speaking to anyone and everyone as he made his way round the decks," she said.



The sail-past has been scheduled to take place during daylight hours to allow people to see the vessel from the shore.

Sir Jimmy was among celebrity guests at a ceremony in Southampton when the Queen officially named the new vessel on 12 October 2010.

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According to BBC News, Cunard Cruises have confirmed that their latest superliner, Queen Elizabeth is to pay tribute to Sir Jimmy Saville with a special sail-past of Scarborough.

The veteran broadcaster, who died at the age of 84 on 29 October, is buried in the resort, where he had a home for more than 40 years.

He was a regular traveller on Cunard ships, with his last voyage being on Queen Elizabeth on her maiden Round Britain cruise in September, weeks before his death.

The Queen Elizabeth has been specially scheduled to sail past Scarborough at 15:00 BST on 1 August 2013.

A spokeswoman for Cunard Cruises said the vessel would sound its whistle in respect to Sir Jimmy, who was "a true friend of Cunard".

"He was marvellous on the ships, always speaking to anyone and everyone as he made his way round the decks," she said.



The sail-past has been scheduled to take place during daylight hours to allow people to see the vessel from the shore.

Sir Jimmy was among celebrity guests at a ceremony in Southampton when the Queen officially named the new vessel on 12 October 2010.

'Ow's about that then' Jim.
Cunard fixed it for you!
They have done a great man proud!

That's a very nice gesture by Cunard hope the day has good weather for all involved

A nice gesture no doubt Cunard were thinking of the publicity it would bring but it will be a spectacular occassion for those onshore holidaymakers

I saw the ship sail by Whitby and Scarborough last time, Jimmy Saville was a true gent and very well known in our area, bless him, xxx