Death of QE2 Captain Perkins

[Lynda Bradford]

Cunarder Man has sent me information that was posted on Facebook, by Captain Perkins' son that his father had  died on 14 January 2021 after a short time in hospital

Very sad news - I would like to offer my condolences to his family

RIP Captain

Facebook Brixham Steam Packet post
https://www.facebook.com/brixhamsteampacket.co.uk

The QE2 Story topic Captain Perkins' profile

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Very sad to hear that.

May Captain Perkins rest in peace and his family find consolation.

[Thomas Hypher]

Very sad news - condolences to his family. He was our last captain on QE2 and QE2's last appointed captain with Cunard. He signed the last deck guide I used onboard during a signing outside the library and bookshop on Quarter Deck, something I've treasured and will continue to treasure for a lifetime.

[Rob Lightbody]

Very sad.

He was also my last Captain (of QE2 in service).

I have some pics I'll post tomorrow.

Thoughts are with his family.

[Lynda Bradford]

I would appreciate information to add to Captain Perkins profile about his career.
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php?topic=5557.0

[Andy Holloway]

Sad.news indeed, I served with Captain David (Polly) Perkins on many occaisons, both as a Staff Captain and latterly as Captain.Througout this time he was always supportive of his Security Staff, especially as these were ever changing times for the Security side of the cruise industry. Like a lot of other Cunard contract Officers, he did time away from Cunard, in his case as Captain of Regal Princes where he certinly left his mark with the Princess crew, in a very positive way being far more approachable than they were used to!

My condolences to his family.

[June Ingram]

Very sad news. RIP Captain, and condolences to his family.

[Twynkle]

Thank you for letting us know. -

Captain Perkins showed us his QE2.
An extra special Captain - and if it's possible, please could someone convey our thoughts and prayers to his family. We knew his son, too - He will be much missed by the wide seafaring family too.
'Crossing The Bar' by Tennyson comes to mind.
Thank you, Captain Perkins

[Rod]

He was a Second Officer when I sailed with him, very nice guy.

[Brandon Sterkel]

Such sad news to hear.

Rest in peace Captain Perkins and my condolences to his family.

[pete cain]

Real sad news, he was in charge last time we were with QE2, another 'gent' gone, my condolences to family & friends.

[Thomas Hypher]

I would appreciate information to add to Captain Perkins profile about his career.
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php?topic=5557.0

If I recall reading correctly here on the forum, Captain Perkins became captain of Artemis (ex Royal Princess and currently Phoenix Reisen's Artania) during the course of 2009, after commanding Oceana directly after QE2. I don't think he commanded another Cunard ship after QE2, but cannot confirm. It seems he had hoped to command QM2 from one interview filmed on QE2 during her final season. Unfortunately I cannot find that interview again on YouTube.

[Brandon Sterkel]

If I recall reading correctly here on the forum, Captain Perkins became captain of Artemis (ex Royal Princess and currently Phoenix Reisen's Artania) during the course of 2009, after commanding Oceana directly after QE2. I don't think he commanded another Cunard ship after QE2, but cannot confirm. It seems he had hoped to command QM2 from one interview filmed on QE2 during her final season. Unfortunately I cannot find that interview again on YouTube.

Hi Thomas,
I remember seeing that interview as well. Here is the link.

[Thomas Hypher]

Thank you for finding and posting the link! Was searching and searching for it!

[Rob Lightbody]

Tributes paid to final QE2 Captain who was 'loved by all'

A lovely tribute in his local paper.

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/obituaries/qe2-captain-david-perkins-from-bury-6916048