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Overview

Marking the 75th anniversary since the launch of RMS Queen Elizabeth , this new, colorful history of the famous liner offers unique behind-the-scene views, aerial shots, and much more This history follows the RMS Queen Elizabeth , the second of two liners Cunard built for transatlantic service along with her running mate Queen Mary . She was launched in September 1938, the largest passenger liner built at the time and for many years after. Entering service as a troopship in World War II, she had a successful career before retiring in 1968 after which she was sold to a Hong Kong businessman with plans to convert her into a floating university. But it was not to be and she was capsized in a mysterious fire in the harbor in 1972, a bizarre end for an elegant liner. Andrew Britton presents a wealth of unpublished photographic material and ephemera, even including the original purchase receipt, to tell the story of this historic liner. This evocative book offers a treat for all ocean liner fans.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780752479514
  • ISBN-10: 0752479512
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Publish Date: November 2013
  • Dimensions: 8.8 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.15 pounds
  • Page Count: 120

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