| Queen Elizabeth 2: Ship of Legend Contributor(s): Miller, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1781558299 ISBN-13: 9781781558294 Publisher: Fonthill Media OUR PRICE: $30.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - Pictorial - History | Maritime History & Piracy |
| Physical Information: (1.14 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 1960s were, it was believed, the end of the era of transatlantic liners. Grand, graceful but aging luxury ships such as the 'Queen Mary' and 'Queen Elizabeth' were surpassed and outmoded by the new age of jet aircraft. By 1963, airlines had secured over 95 per cent of all transatlantic travelers. But looking to the future, the historic Cunard Line believed that there was room for one more last Atlantic super ship. Thus, came the ship which became the most successful super liner of all time, the 'Queen Elizabeth 2'. Fondly known as the 'QE2', she was launched and named by HM the Queen in 1967, entered service two years later, and went on to sail for 39 years. She now resides in a museum & hotel like role out of Dubai. The 'QE2' is a lasting and fitting tribute to Cunard, to British shipping, and to all ocean liners. |