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RMS Queen Elizabeth And QE2: A History
The RMS Queen Elizabeth conjures connotation of patriotic glamour and luxury dating back over 70 years and still going strong today. After the depression of the 1920’s the hull of her sister, Queen Victoria, was left almost derelict at Clydebank. Salvation came after Cunard was offered a government issued loan on the provision they teamed up with the faltering White Star company, this enabled work to not only continue on the abandoned Queen Victoria but also on a new ship, the RMS Queen Elizabeth too..
The maiden journey of the Queen Elizabeth was originally set to be one of pomp and circumstance. With the outbreak of the Second World War, her original designation as a luxury liner was put on hold whilst she aided the war efforts. her unscheduled change in career didn’t go unnoticed, as both her and her running mate the Queen Victoria were hailed as great helps toward the war ending by Winston Churchill. After coming out of the war in pretty much one piece, the Queen Elizabeth was finally able to enjoy her job as a cruise ship across the Atlantic. For over 20 years these magnificent ships sailed the Atlantic symbolising the golden era of the cruise industry for Cunard Cruises.
It wasn’t until the end of the 1960’s that both ships were replaced in an attempt to keep up with the times. Air travel was offering to get people to their destinations quicker and cheaper than ships. The QE2 was launched in 1969 and would go on to become of the most iconic ships to ever sail. The QE2 strived to offer the convenience of air travel with the magnificence still desired by the cruise industry. After being the flag ship of not only Cunard cruises but the epitome of luxury 5 star cruises in general, she was brought by a Dubai investment company in 2007. The uncertain financial future of Dubai has halted the original plans to convert it into an opulent floating hotel. As the crew who were commissioned to work on her were scaled back, she now lies almost derelict.
Not long after the sale of the QE2, Cunard announced they’ll soon be launched the third Elizabeth ship. With the launch of the MS Queen Elizabeth expected in the autumn of 2010 it’s promised to be the very embodiment of five star cruises and one of the most advanced ships on the water. Said to have the essence of the 1930’s in its interior decor it will exemplify the spirit and the class of its name sake predecessor.
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