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Characteristics. At the time of retirement, the ship had a gross tonnage of 70,327 and was 963 ft (294 m) long. QE2 had a top speed of 32.5 knots (60.2 km/h; 37.4 mph) with her original steam turbines; this was increased to 34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph) when the vessel was re-engined with the diesel-electric powerplant.
Mar 15, 2024 · The first Queen Elizabeth, which was the sister ship of the Queen Mary, was one of the largest passenger liners ever built. Launched in 1938 and used as a troopship during World War II , it entered the regular transatlantic service of the Cunard Line in 1946.
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The ship was launched on 20 September 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her maiden voyage in December 1968 was cut short by turbine trouble and she completed her full maiden voyage in May 1969, travelling between Southampton and New York. What is the history of the QE2 so far?
Aug 25, 2021 · Sleek, streamlined, and elegant. The QE2 ’s design stands in stark contrast to the ships most travelers see today. “There are no ships like it today, quite frankly,” says Andy Dinsdale, a...
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History. The Queen Elizabeth 2, or QE2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the Cunard Line for over 30 years. QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last of the great Transatlantic liners. At 70,327 tons and 963 feet long with a top speed of 32.5 knots she is also one of the largest and fastest passenger vessels afloat.
QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last of the great Transatlantic liners. At 70,327 tons and 963 feet long with a top speed of 32.5 knots she is also one of the largest and fastest passenger vessels afloat.
