When the 91,000-ton Celebrity Summit set sail yesterday for a typical fall cruise through New England and Canada, what wasn’t typical was who was in command. Kate McCue is the first female American cruise ship captain, and she is currently at the helm of the ship, overseeing a crew of 950 and more than 2,100 passengers.
Watch Peter Greenberg’s report for CBS This Morning to learn more about Kate McCue’s journey—and her current role as the master of the Celebrity Summit.
Want to see more of Peter Greenberg’s reports for CBS News? Check out:
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By Peter Greenberg for PeterGreenberg.com
