AN Elland firm has helped get one of the world’s luxury liners shipshape.
Andy Thornton Ltd provided decorative lighting for the dining room area aboard the £300m Queen Victoria – the latest addition to Cunard’s fleet of luxury cruise liners.
The vessel was officially named by the Duchess of Cornwall in a spectacular ceremony, before the vessel set sail on her maiden voyage.
Andy Thornton spokeswoman Lucie Bartle said: “The 90,000-ton Queen Victoria marks a return to traditional, opulent cruise ship interiors, with an intimate style which echoes the art deco period.
“High ceilings are used to add to the feeling of space and the liner even contains an extensive library and elaborate theatre, harking back to the luxury of cruise liners in days gone by.
“Elegant decorative lighting from Andy Thornton’s extensive range was used in the Queen Victoria’s dining room area to complement the old-style glamour of the decor.
“The features included cafe pendants in polished brass, antique pagoda wall lights and brasserie wall lights with opaque white globes.”
On the deck, Thornton supplied traditional exterior lighting from its Vienna range, including lamp-posts and wall lanterns in durable black marine grade paint.
Andy Thornton, based at Ainleys Industrial Estate, supplies the cruise industry with a wide range of interior products, including furniture, lighting, metalwork and mirrors.
Previous orders have included supplying stained glass ceiling features for Star Cruises and furniture for Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Among recent contracts, Andy Thornton has provided fittings and furnishings for the five-star Chester Grosvenor Hotel and Spa in Chester.
It has also won a contract to design and fit out the public areas of the new Mumbai Cricket Academy in India.
