RMS Queen Elizabeth Archival Collection

The RMS Queen Elizabeth, Current Running Mate of the Queen Mary, in Cunard's Primary Transatlantic Service. Ocean Liners of the 20th Century, 1963. GGA Image ID # 1d579a9f05

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Queen Elizabeth (1940) Cunard Line

Built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 83,673. Dimensions, 987'x 118' (1,031' o.l.). Quadruple-screw, 31 knots. Steam turbines. 160,000 s.h.p. Two masts and two funnels. Keel laid on December 4,1936. Launched, September 27, 1938. Note: Largest ship built to date. Promenade deck 724 feet long. Her funnels are 70 feet high from deck level. Maiden Voyage: Commenced her first sailing from the Clyde, bound for New York, February 27, 1940. Her secret sailing was under British Government regulations, so as to lessen the danger of being sunk by the Nazi. WW2 Service: Throughout World War II she served as a very valuable troopship, completing the long period of duty in March 1946. Post WW2: Reconditioned for passenger service. Passengers: 850 first, 720 cabin, 744 tourist. Commenced her first regular Southampton-New York voyage, October 16, 1946, making the crossing in four days, 16 hours, 18 minutes. This was not a record breaking passage, and not surpassing the time of her running mate, the Queen Mary but on this occasion no special effort was made to accomplish that feat. The liner is equipped with two sets of stabilizers. Passenger accommodation in 1960: 800 first, 650 cabin, 700 third. Running mate: Queen Mary.

1947-02-13 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Passenger list for the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 13 February 1947 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Captain C. M. Ford, CBE., RD, RNR. A voyage including Valentine's Day in a glamorous transatlantic crossing. The World's Largest Liner with a Quadruple-Screw Turbine. Gross Tonnage 83,673.

1947-05-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Passenger List for the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 24 May 1947 from New York to Southampton, Commanded by Captain C. G. Illingworth, RD, RNR.

1947-09-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List for the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 11 September 1947 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Captain J. D. Snow, RD, RNR.

1948-05-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 May 1948 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. M. Ford, CBE, RD, RNR.

1948-06-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 24 June 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. M. Ford, CBE, RD, RNR.

1948-10-31 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing on Halloween, the 31 October 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. M. Ford, CBE, RD, RNR.

1949-05-06 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 6 May 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore C. M. Ford, RD, RNR.

1949-06-23 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 23 June 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1949-08-27 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 27 August 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. B. G. Woollatt, RD, RNR.

1949-10-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 October 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. M. Ford, CBE, RD, RNR.

1950-11-16 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 16 November 1950 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore G. E. Cove.

1952-05-07 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 May 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore G. E. Cove.

1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 18 June 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore G. E. Cove, CBE.

1953-06-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 11 June 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore H. Grattidge, OBE.

1954-08-26 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 August 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, OBE, RD (Cdr. RNR, Rtd.).

1954-12-23 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 23 December 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore C. I. Thompson.

1955-08-17 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 17 August 1955 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore Sir Ivan Thompson.

1955-09-22 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 22 September 1955 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D. (Cdr. R.N.R., Rtd.).

1957-08-08 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 8 August 1957 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore Sir Ivan Thompson.

Visit Europe First Class - Cunard White Star - 1949

For Ocean Voyaging in excellent comfort, travel First Class in any of the seven Cunard White Star transatlantic luxury liners, from the resplendent Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, the world's largest and fastest passenger ships, to the smartly modern single-class Media and Parthia. Ships Covered in this Brochure Include the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Mauretania, Caronia, Britannic, Media and Parthia.

Cunard White Star Tourist Class on the "Big Four" - 1949

This 1949 booklet is your gangplank. Step aboard and see for yourself the spacious public rooms and tasteful cabins wherein relaxation and recreation are the rules of the day. Tourist Class on the "Big Four" of the Cunard White Star Line -- Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Mauretania, and Britannic.

1949-08-28 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fried Filet of Sole, Anglaise, Roast Chicken, Chipolata Sauce, and Plum Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert.

1949-08-29 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu

Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 29 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Vegetables, Vienna Steak, Tomato Sauce, and Ice Cream for dessert.

1952-05-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 11 May 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Marguery, Braised American Ham, Madeire, and Pears Belle Hélène for dessert. Autographs from felow passengers were included.

1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Extensive Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 18 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Bitock à la Russe , Rack of Lamb. Mascotte, and Soufflé Mercédès for dessert.

1952-06-19 RMS Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 19 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured a large selection of breakfast fare including Fried Lemon Sole au Citron, Eggs en Cocotte à la Crème, and Broiled American and Danish Bacon.

1953-06-12 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu

Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 12 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Fresh Haddock, Dugléré, Pork Sausage, Devilled Sauce, and Apple Pie for dessert.

1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu

Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Filet Steak, Bordelaise, and Plum Pie for dessert.

1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Risotto à la Grecque, Calf’s Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert.

1953-06-15 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 15 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Vol au Vent à la Reine, Baked Cloved Ham, Marsala, and Pineapple Royale for dessert. Autographs of fellow passengers accompany this Menu.

1954-12-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Christmas Eve Appetizer Menu

Vintage Children's Christmas Eve Appetizer Menu from 24 December 1954 on Board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Fruit Tarts, Man in the Moon Biscuits, and Christmas Cake.

1949-08-30 Program of Today's Events - RMS Queen Elizabeth

Program of Social and Sporting events onboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line for Tuesday, 30 August 1949. Today's activities included movies, concerts, Rotary meeting, children's tea party, horse racing, cocktail hour, BBC newscast, dancing, and community sing-a-long.

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Passenger List, 13 February 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4e3ec7aa

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 24 May 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4ea26702

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 11 September 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f5007cf10

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth FIrst Class Passenger List, 23 June 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f55778f71

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Class Passenger List, 23 December 1954. GGA Image ID # 1f51aa09bf

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Class Passenger List, 17 August 1955. GGA Image ID # 1f55994b0d

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List, 22 September 1955. GGA Image ID # 1f56491e4d

Title Page, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1957. GGA Image ID # 1f51d66c0f

Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Passenger List, 13 February 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4e5cf3a2

Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 24 July 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4f153652

Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 11 September 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f5009b113

List of Officers, RMS Queen Elizabeth First Class Passenger List, 23 June 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f5596cc77

List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Class Passenger List, 23 December 1954. GGA Image ID # 1f51aa44e3

List of Officers, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Class Passenger List, 17 August 1955. GGA Image ID # 1f559d7d45

List of Officers, RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List, 22 September 1955. GGA Image ID # 1f5668c48a

List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1957. GGA Image ID # 1f5250664b

Abstract of the Log, RMS Queen Elizabeth, New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, 18 June 1952. Commodore G. E. Cove, C.B.E. in Command. Passage from New York to Cherbourg: 4 Days, 13 Hours, 42 Minutes. Average Speed: 29.12 Knots. GGA Image ID # 1f52a782dd

Autographs, Farewell Dinner Menu from the RMS Queen Elizabeth, 11 May 1952. GGA Image ID # 1f52af661d

Autographs, RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu, 15 June 1953. GGA Image ID # 1f52f97ea7

The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners - 1984

Some 200 superb photographs—in long shots and close-ups—capture exquisite interiors of world's great "floating palaces"—1890s to 1980s: Titanic, Île de France, Queen Elizabeth, United States, Europa, more. Informative captions provide key details.

Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth

In paying tribute to the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth, maritime authority William Miller describes their heralded debuts; magnificent lounges, staterooms, and other amenities; maritime rivalry; and contributions during World War II, among other subjects. Their royal successors—the Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2—are also covered, as are the Berengaria, Mauretania, Lusitania, and a host of other splendid ships.

Picture History of the Cunard Line 1840 - 1990

Magnificent pictorial tribute to the long line of illustrious ships that sailed for one of the world's great shipping companies. Extensive fact-filled text, captions and over 180 photographs and illustrations recall the Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and the QE2, among many others. Introduction.

First Class Salon on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f267710aa

First Class Main Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f269a2ab6

First Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f2730c6b5

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f28636b89

Main Hall on the Promenade Deck Enjoyed by First Class Passengers on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f289153dc

First Class Garden Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f28e6eb54

First Class Theatre on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f2910ac45

Tourist Class Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Cunard White Star Tourist Class, 1949. GGA Image ID # 11ed676159

Tourist Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Cunard White Star Tourist Class, 1949. GGA Image ID # 11ee1e51ac

Tourist Class Smoking Room on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Cunard White Star Tourist Class, 1949. GGA Image ID # 11ee4698bb

Tourist Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Cunard White Star Tourist Class, 1949. GGA Image ID # 11efbcff34

RMS Queen Elizabeth. World's Larges Liner, 83,673 Gross Tons, 2,314 Passengers. Cunard White Star Tourist Class, 1949. GGA Image ID # 11f05ac42c

RMS Queen Elizabeth and RMS Queen Mary at Southampton, 27 September 1946. GGA Image ID # 1f30d96619

Painting of the Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Class Passenger List - 24 June 1948. GGA Image ID # 167b95db02

Painting of the RMS Queen Elizabeth on Farewell Dinner Menu, 15 June 1953. GGA Image ID # 1f5352ed10

Back Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Cabin Passenger List, 13 February 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4e61358e

Back Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 24 May 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f4fdd2d6a

Back Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List, 11 September 1947. GGA Image ID # 1f50633180

Back Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List - 23 December 1954. GGA Image ID # 12c86896ca

RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line 5x7 Letterhead Stationery. GGA Image ID # 1e82761f28

Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabether 6 1/2 x 10 Letterhead Stationery. GGA Image ID # 1e82834c61

Cunard RMS Queen Elizabeth Postcard c1946. GGA Image ID # 1f542763fb

Cunard RMS Queen Elizabeth Postcard/Lettercard, c1946. GGA Image ID # 1f5471bf08

RMS Queen Elizabeth Oversized Postcard c1946. GGA Image ID # 1f5481bef8