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Images of America: California
RMS Queen Mary
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.
- GenresHistoryNonfiction
128 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2010
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May 12, 2024
Having recently stayed for a weekend on this amazing ocean liner, I was immediately stricken by her grandeur, beauty, and distinct place in history. Walking through the ship was at once a journey through history, while also an elegant vacation destination.
As for this book . . . it's more than just a story about the RMS Queen Mary, but a snapshot, a taste, if you will, of the grand age of transportation. Chock full of fantastic, breathtaking photos, as well as snippets of historic details surrounding this majestic lady, this book is at once a fun, entertaining, and educational experience. If you've ever visited the ship (or plan to), this is a Must Read. Highly recommended!
As for this book . . . it's more than just a story about the RMS Queen Mary, but a snapshot, a taste, if you will, of the grand age of transportation. Chock full of fantastic, breathtaking photos, as well as snippets of historic details surrounding this majestic lady, this book is at once a fun, entertaining, and educational experience. If you've ever visited the ship (or plan to), this is a Must Read. Highly recommended!
August 16, 2020
The RMS Queen Mary was the last survivor of the golden age of ocean lines. From 1936 to her last voyage in 1967 passengers traveled in luxury, style and class -- can't imagine traveling like this! A quick fast interesting read!
July 26, 2017
Interesting book with lots of pictures.
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February 11, 2024Nice quick read. I've read several books on the Queen Mary, but this had a few new (to me) tidbits and quite a few nice photos!
December 22, 2024
like a children's book for boat nerds (me)
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