RMS Queen Mary: 101 Questions and Answers about the Great Transatlantic Liner
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (830 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844860337 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Davif lives in Southampton. David Ellery is the author of two books: RMS Queen Mary: The World's Favourite Liner and QE2; The Last Great Liner. He is also a freelance feature writer and writes/directs television documentaries, one of which will be aired to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the ship's maiden voyage in May 2006.
And so it was no coincidence that on the day work at John Brown's shipyard resumed, prices on the London Stock Exchange shot up. It would be the first occasion of its kind it to be reported live by BBC radio; and for the first time the consort of a reigning British monarch would do the honours. A few months later the first of a long line of 'firsts' began for the new liner. How fast was Queen Mary? Is it true the Queen Mary is haunted? Is the new Queen Mary 2 anything like the original Queen Mary? The result is a thoroughly engaging and informative book that provides the essential information to the world's very last remaining 1930s superliner.. The half-finished hull sat on Clydebank for over two years, but was far from forgotten. Today, she is enjoying retirement in the sun in Pier J, Long Beach, California as a floating hotel and events centre. And her popularity soon spread across the Atlantic as she won the affection of America. For the people of Britain, 534 became a beacon of hope; a barometer of the nation's economy. Britain's first ship over 1000 feet in length was ready to be launched. In 1930, construction was begun, but as the stranglehold of The Depression tightened, Cunard announced that work was to cease. Even before her launch, RMS Queen Mary earned a special place in history. Without so much as entering the water, the new ship had won the hearts
He is also a freelance feature writer and writes/directs television documentaries, one of which will be aired to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the ship's maiden voyage in May 2006. About the Author David Ellery is the author of two books: RMS Queen Mary: The World's Favourite Liner and QE2; The Last Great Liner. . Davif lives in Southampton
Fantastically thorough yet not overwhelming AshtonSea As another reviewer has said, this book contains every question (and a thousand more) that one may ask the ship's designer, builder, commodore, et cetera, if given the chance. It is very thorough and yet it is brief. At only 112 pages with large font, it is an easy and enjoyable read. I would consider it a very small coffee table book. It is easy to just pick up and read a fact or two and set it back down if needed. Short but well-written. You can learn . RMS QM Great book, good information on a historic treasure.