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Author: John Maxtone-Graham Publisher: Bulfinch Press ISBN: 0821228846 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 216
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This book documents the creation, from keel laying to christening, of one of the most ambitious passenger vessels of all time, Cunard Line's new flagship, the Queen Mary 2. The story of the Queen Mary 2 is told by noted maritime historian John Maxtone-Graham, whose engaging text takes us through the building of the ship and details its world-class amenities.
Author: James Pope-Hennessy Publisher: Hodder ISBN: 9781529330618 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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'A scary portrait of put-upon servants and potty aristos ... this is arguably the most riotously funny volume published this year' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'One of the funniest, most eccentric books of the year' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.
Author: Brian Clune Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625848005 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 164
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Learn the stories behind this luxurious—and haunted—ocean liner . . . Includes photos! For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world’s rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the “Stateliest Ship Afloat” plays host to tourists, travelers—and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy. Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built.
Author: Janette McCutcheon Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445623978 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 294
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The story of the Cunard liner from her design in the late 1920s, to the construction and the problems caused by the Depression. The artwork on board is detailed as is her history during the war years, where it was said she and her sister RMS Queen Elizabeth, helped shorten the war by a year while working as troop transports.
Author: Marie Morrison Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1725320037 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world's rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who were ready to risk their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California, but there may be mysterious ghostly guests still onboard. Readers will learn about the Queen Mary and its phantom passengers, regaling its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship's storied history.
Author: Ross Watton Publisher: US Naval Institute Press ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 154
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This popular ship-design series is praised for its superb drawings and comprehensive text. Each book contains over 200 keyed line drawings as well as full descriptions of their design, construction, general arrangement, hull structure, operational history, and much moore. Numerous close-up and on-board photographs help to rekindle memories of these ships' exciting pasts.
Author: Michael Ferut Publisher: Torque Books ISBN: 9781600149962 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Engaging images accompany information about the RMS Queen Mary. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--