Author: William J. Duncan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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Author: Andrew Britton
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750967137
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261

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This colourful history tells the story of Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary, who along with her running mate Queen Elizabeth covered the transatlantic route from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, the British answer to the German and French superliners. She was launched in May 1936 and immediately won the coveted Blue Riband, winning it again in 1938, before she served as a troopship in the war. She then carried on plying the Atlantic route with Queen Elizabeth until the jet age changed the world again and she was retired, now preserved as a floating museum and restaurant in Long Beach, California. Andrew Britton presents a wealth of unpublished photographic material and ephemera from his unparalleled collection to tell the story of this historic liner, including rare wartime views, shots of her ‘grey ghost’ paintwork, unique behind the scenes photographs, from the air shots, interior views and a wide selection of menus, log books, timetables, tickets and much more besides. Even including captain’s invitations, this superlative book offers a captivating trip through the history of this great liner.

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: 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: 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: Frank Cooper
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738580678
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Launched in an era when speed and grandeur went hand in hand, the RMS Queen Mary is the last survivor of the golden age of ocean liners. From the time of her maiden voyage in 1936, passengers crossed the North Atlantic cocooned in luxury. Movie stars, tycoons, politicians, and royalty shared a ship with everyday people, for whom this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During World War II, the Queen Mary ferried countless soldiers safely across the sea and, at war's end, carried their brides and babies home to America. Refurbished and polished to her previous glory, the Queen Mary continued to carry passengers until her final voyage to Long Beach in 1967. The RMS Queen Mary now serves as a floating hotel and tourist attraction, a living testament to her glamorous history, a generous showcase of art, and a magnificent example of a time when oceans could be crossed in both comfort and beauty.

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"--

Author: Michael Ferut
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612119417
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Built as an ocean liner for the rich and famous, this huge ship also transported troops in World War II. These days it serves as a hotel and museum for thousands of guestsÑseveral of whom may never leave. In this mysterious title, find out who still swims in the empty pool, who was killed in the engine room, and who plays with the faucets and lights in the middle of the night.

Author: Tara Taft
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780991482603
Category : Bildungsromans
Languages : en
Pages : 314

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In 1954, Kit and Rusty, two twenty-something women, set sail on the Queen Mary, bought a car in Paris, and toured Europe. They visited 13 countries in just three months and they wrote many letters home.