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.
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 ...
"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"--
A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book benefits the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation.
In this book David Ellery, maritime historian, TV presenter and documentary maker, answers all the questions you might have about this glorious ship – and ones you might never have thought to ask too.
The story of the Cunard liner from her design in the late 1920s, to the construction and the problems caused by the Depression.
In this book David Ellery, maritime historian, TV presenter and documentary maker, answers all the questions you might have about this glorious ship – and ones you might never have thought to ask too.
A primer for fans of the RMS Queen Mary wanting a short, color introduction to the story of the ship, the most famous ocean liner after the Titanic.
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.
For the people of Britain, 534 became a beacon of hope; a barometer of the nation's economy. And so it was no coincidence that on the day work at John Brown's shipyard resumed, prices on the London Stock Exchange shot up.
The story of the Cunard liner from her design in the late 1920s, to the construction and the problems caused by the Depression.
A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book benefits the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation.
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.
... revealed Cunard were considering selling off the Queen liners, bringing their service to an end in October 1968. Mr ... Cunard's announcement. Queen Mary was to be sold and withdrawn in October, a whole year sooner than Ridings and ...