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The RMS Queen Elizabeth, Current Running Mate of the Queen Mary, in Cunard's Primary Transatlantic Service.

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

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.

 

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Front Cover, Passenger List, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth, 13 February 1947

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Passenger List for the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 24 May 1947 from New York to Southampton

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List for the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 11 September 1947 from Southampton to New York

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 May 1948 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 24 June 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 31 October 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 6 May 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 27 August 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 October 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 16 November 1950 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 May 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 18 June 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 11 June 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

 

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.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 August 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbour

 

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.).

 

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List - 23 December 1954.

 

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.

 

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Front Cover of 1949 Brochure on Tourist Class Accommodations on Cunard White Star Ships.

 

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.

 

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Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 28 August 1949

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu - 29 August 1949

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu - 11 May 1952

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 18 June 1952

 

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.

 

RMS Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Menu Card 19 June 1952

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu - 12 June 1953

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu - 14 June 1953

 

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 14 June 1953

 

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.

 

Front Cover - RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu - 15 June 1953

 

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.

 

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Front Cover, Today's Program of Events for Tuesday, 30 August 1949 on Board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star.

 

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.

 

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Front Cover, Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth (2004)

 

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.

 

Front Cover, Picture History of the Cunard Line 1840 - 1990 (1991)

 

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.

 

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Tourist Class Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth.

Tourist Class Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 11ed676159

 

Tourist Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Elizabeth.

Tourist Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 11ee1e51ac

 

Tourist Class Smoking Room on the RMS Queen Elizabeth.

Tourist Class Smoking Room on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 11ee4698bb

 

Tourist Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Elizabeth.

Tourist Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 11efbcff34

 

RMS Queen Elizabeth. World's Larges Liner, 83,673 Gross Tons, 2,314 Passengers.

RMS Queen Elizabeth. World's Larges Liner, 83,673 Gross Tons, 2,314 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 11f05ac42c

 

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Painting of the Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Class Passenger List - 24 June 1948.

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

 

Back Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List - 23 December 1954.

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

 

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