Author Topic: Captain Ian McNaught (Read 23188 times)

hollihedge · « **on:** Feb 07, 2009, 08:25 PM »

Does anyone know which ship (if any) Capt McNaught has transferred to? There are postings on CC about other esteemed QE2 staff, but not him

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 07, 2009, 09:29 PM »

He told us in September that he would be sharing QV with Nick Bates.

Both of these captains were excellent, and so likeable, on QE2 (and we knew Nick Bates also on Caronia)... but I fear I shall not book a voyage on QV...

Chris Frame · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 08, 2009, 12:31 AM »

I was also told that Captain McNaught will be aboard Queen Victoria.

Someone however will be needed to stand by Queen Elizabeth soon!

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 08, 2009, 12:11 PM »

I don't think you've persuaded me, Chris

!

Even with Ian McNaught as captain, I doubt that I shall want to try out the sadly misnamed new QE...

hollihedge · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 11, 2009, 03:28 PM »

The photos of QV in the waves on Rob's main site are enough to put me off, even with our esteemed Capt McNaught at the helm!

Interesting post on CC below:-

http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2009/02/11/qe2-captain-at-helm-of-tyne-clean-up-vessel-61634-22903828/

Andy F · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 13, 2009, 12:26 AM »

I heard he was due to join QV also, along with Thomas Quinones apparently. Have to agree with your point about doing a T/A on QV Hollihedge. The pictures, although not surprising, did little to inspire me and if/when I do cross the pond, it will be QM2 only I'm afraid!

singlemalt · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 13, 2009, 12:29 AM »

I've bitten the bullet and am doing first TA (ever!) on QM2 April 8th -does feel as if I am being unfaithful to QE2

( but am thinking i need to try QM2 out whilst searching for a QE2 substitute....)
You never forget your first love..... the question is... am I ready to move on yet?

Ali

cunardqueen · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 13, 2009, 01:02 AM »

Quote

You never forget your first love..... the question is... am I ready to move on yet?

Ali

Ali,
l wish you well, as for being unfaithful to dear QE2 ,rather you than me

l havent so much as even looked at the 2009 brochure, it really doesnt float my boat so to speak, but with the massive price cuts, perhaps i have picked the wrong year to stop cruising

Andy F · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 13, 2009, 01:09 AM »

Ali, don't look at it as being unfaithful; after all, it's not like you're having an affair with QM2 behind QE2's back but rather that you're thinking of dating again after a suitable period of mourning. We all have to move on but we never forget those we have lost along the way!

Chris Frame · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 01:03 PM »

hollihedge · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 02:20 PM »

Thanks for posting Chris

Pia · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 10:56 PM »

Thanks, Chris.

Possibly a silly question, but is Ian McNaught from Newcastle?

Andy F · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 01:48 AM »

Quote from: Pia on Feb 22, 2009, 10:56 PM

Possibly a silly question, but is Ian McNaught from Newcastle?

No such thing as a silly question Pia but close as Ian originates from Sunderland

Mauretania1907 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 06:55 AM »

Many thanks for posting this, not only do I see Captain McNaught for myself, I am more than pleased to see the Tyne River being refurbished and cleaned environmentally. A certain 4 stacker (now who was she) was born on this very river, and although I've never seen the Tyne for myself, I am interested in environmental matters.

Pia · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 12:15 AM »

Thanks, Andy

Now I will go and look for a map of the U.K. ...

3QueensGirl · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 10:07 AM »

I agree with Andy. The QE2 was my first 'ship love' and will always be the best but there comes a time to move on. The way I see it, it stays in the family...I have promised the give the QM2 another chance after a very disappointing Maiden Eastbound Voyage. I will do the transat round trip June 13 - 25... Anyone else on board?

Kindlychap · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 26, 2009, 11:35 PM »

Quote from: singlemalt on Feb 13, 2009, 12:29 AM

I've bitten the bullet and am doing first TA (ever!) on QM2 April 8th -does feel as if I am being unfaithful to QE2
Ali

What a pity you're not on the May 2nd crossing.....

Matthew

singlemalt · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 26, 2009, 11:56 PM »

Matthew,

I do believe we've had this conversation elsewhere.....
I shall post my thoughts on Britannia lunchtime dining when I return to prepare you for your crossing!

Kindlychap · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 27, 2009, 12:11 AM »

Quote from: singlemalt on Feb 26, 2009, 11:56 PM

Matthew,

I do believe we've had this conversation elsewhere.....
I shall post my thoughts on Britannia lunchtime dining when I return to prepare you for your crossing!

I think we might have! You are stuck to the school holidays, if I recall......

Matthew

Twynkle · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:42 PM »

A good read!

http://wearecunard.com/2009/05/queen-victoria’s-master-captain-ian-mcnaught/

cunardqueen · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:10 PM »

It is indeed and what ship does he mention most often...

QM2 NO !!! not even a mention
Queen Victoria NO !!! only mentioned twice
Queen Elizabeth NO !!! one mention
QE2........ 6 times . YES QE2 [move]

Twynkle · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:23 PM »

Hooray!

Great Man - Greatest Ocean Liner EVER.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:46 PM »

Excellent stuff, good on you Ian!

How to tell the QE2 fans that you still love the old girl, while not actually saying anything that will get you into trouble!

He must have learned HOW TO GO SLOW! I'm not just poking fun, it must actually make it a bit harder to keep to schedule when things happen than it did on QE2. Although admittedly it must also be fun to dock and undock without assistance after the straight-lines-only QE2!

mickey g · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:57 PM »

Captain McNaught had a practice run of course, on the westbound tandem crossing with QV in January last year. It took 7 days and the midday announcements were, at times, very tounge in cheek laced with a hint of sarcasm

Twynkle · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 03:50 PM »

What do you think the guy second from the left had just noticed?!
http://bdaily.info/news/manufacturing/06-01-2009/hoodies-win-over-qe2-dragon/

highlander0108 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 05:14 PM »

Quote from: Twynkle on Nov 30, 2009, 03:50 PM

What do you think the guy second from the left had just noticed?!
http://bdaily.info/news/manufacturing/06-01-2009/hoodies-win-over-qe2-dragon/

Well, I know what the captain is thinking.......I miss QE2.

He just does not look the same to me and I have total empathy to his situation.

Davina · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 05:38 PM »

When Ian Mcnaught was First Officer i dealed closely with him at least once a week during the Special Muster Drills and i can say if someone had a passion for the QE2 that was him.Hes love and caring regarding of any safety issues of her was just amazing.He really did and still loves his Lady.

Louis

pete cain · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 08:57 PM »

Rosie, I bet it's not something bearing down on him at 28+ knots, ( but he maybe wishes it was)... pete..

highlander0108 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 01:31 AM »

Richard Wagner of Beyondships.com interviewed Captain McNaught during the overnight stay in NYC back just before he ended up "loosing it" in that infamous interview.

http://beyondships.com/QV-McNaught-1.html

He personally mentioned QE2 nine times in the interview. You know he misses her dearly.

Jem · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 12, 2009, 10:56 AM »

Thanks for that, it was a good read. Yea, you can tell where his heart really lives.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 09:59 PM »

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jdl · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 10:02 PM »

That's a real shame, I was looking forward to meeting him and sailing on board with him in the future.

Let's hope he is moving on to bigger and better things, although from what our members who have actually met him say NOTHING will be bigger and better than QE2.

john

richc1977 · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 10:17 PM »

I had the pleasure of meeting him on my Norwegian Fjords cruise in June 2008 and having my picture from the Captain's cocktail party and a few things from the captain's signing.

As well as a ships captain I thought he was brilliant with passengers and his sense of humour is great.

I wish him well in the future.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 10:23 PM »

I never sailed with him, or met him, but everything to do with QE2's later years, and surrounding her final voyages, and the memories everybody has of these times, was enhanced by his presence on board, and his clear love, enjoyment and respect for QE2.

I wish him well for the future, whatever he's planning to do.

Lachlan · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 10:49 PM »

I had the pleasure of spending five or six hours on the bridge of QE2 chatting with Ian McNaught in February 2008 when QE2 was inbound to Melbourne. It was a great opportunity as my wife and I joined the ship two weeks later in Singapore for a three week trip to Los Angeles. It was during that time that she touched nearly 33 knots - there is a picture of the ship's CCTV showing that somewhere on this site I think.

I boarded the ship outside Port Phillip Heads on QE2's inbound passage on 29th February last year with the pilot. It was very rough outside the Heads and boarding the ship from the pilot cutter at 1.00 am was an adventure in itself. The captain was keen to enter Port Phillip Bay earlier than was really necessary as it was rough outside and preferred to proceed up the Bay at a slower speed to berth at 07.30.

We talked about what would happen when the ship reached Dubai in November that year as welll as Capt McNaught's views on the merits of the traditional liner vis-a-vis the cruise ship from a seaman's point of view. He was clearly very fond of QE2 and saw her withdrawal as the end of an era. You may be interested to know that the pilot had views about the ship's handling characteristics which weren't all that complimentary, having to do with her propellers being located so far forard of her rudder.

Capt McNaught pointed out some details of the ship's structure which were evidence of the ship's age and wear and tear - a point that needs to be taken into account by those optimistic enough to think she might ever trade again.

He was charming company, sharing many anecdotes and colourful stories about his experience in his ship.

I was very touched when Capt McNaught gave me a commemorative 'QE2's final world cruise' plaque which some of you might also have seen.

If he has resigned, it will be a loss as the overwhelming consensus was that he was most popular of QE2's then Masters and I certainly enjoyed his company that memorable morning.

RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 11:18 PM »

I've heard great things about Captain McNaught. When QE2 visited Belfast two years ago people said he was nice and very friendly. I always thought that when QE2 would retire he would leave Cunard. I wish him well and good luck for the future.

jdl · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 11:21 PM »

Nice write up of a personal experience with captain mcnaught lachlan.

It may be worth posting the comments on the wear and tear on the super structure as I'm sure people would be I interested - especially as it came from such a reliable source!

jdl

Jem · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 11:30 PM »

Sad to hear that news, from what I've heard about him he seems a real gentlemen. I wish him all the best for the future. This is clearly Cunards loss.

Cunarder Man · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 11:34 PM »

If Captain Ian McNaught has resigned it's a sad day for Cunard.

I was looking forward to meeting him again on a future Cunard cruise. However, I was fortunate to sail with him on the QE2's voyage to Dubai. He was a most hospitable and professional Captain. I will never forget the time he and his wife made for us on that last voyage, we were honoured to be the last group of Cabin Cavalcaders to visit the Captain's quarters.

Having sailed with Cunard for 25 years, of all the Captains I met, Ian was my favourite. I'm sure many other 'Cunarders' would agree.

Chris Frame · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 12:34 AM »

If this is accurate, Cunard will not be Cunard without Captain McNaught.

I had the great fortune to meet him on several occasions. Firstly in 1995 when he, as First Officer gave me a tour of QE2's Bridge, on behalf of Commodore John Burton-Hall. Later meetings including catching up aboard QE2 during her farewell World Cruise. His love for QE2 was evident every time we met.

I hope he will enjoy a great future whatever he decides to do.

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Author Topic: Captain Ian McNaught (Read 23188 times)

richc1977

RMS Queen Elizabeth 2