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Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth Liner Launch Booklet
Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth Liner / Ship Launch Booklet. Date: 1938
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Commemorative Cunard Steamship Transatlantic Elizabeth Liner
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Grand Voyage Begins: The Launch of Cunard White Star's Queen Elizabeth" 2. In the annals of maritime history, few moments stand out as iconic as the launch of a new ocean liner. Among these, the launch of Cunard White Star's Queen Elizabeth on September 27, 1938, holds a special place. This evocative image from the launch booklet captures the essence of that historic day. 3. The Queen Elizabeth, a testament to engineering prowess and design elegance, is depicted here in all her glory. Surrounded by a throng of onlookers, she sits regally in the waters of John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard in Scotland. With her distinctive hull, elegant superstructure, and imposing funnels, she exudes an air of luxury and sophistication. 4. The launch of the Queen Elizabeth marked the beginning of a new era in transatlantic travel. This magnificent vessel, the largest and most luxurious liner of her time, was designed to transport passengers in unparalleled comfort across the ocean. Her spacious cabins, fine dining rooms, ballrooms, and lounges set new standards for ocean travel. 5. The launch event was a grand spectacle. Thousands gathered to witness the momentous occasion. In this image, we see the ship's sponsor, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, performing the traditional ceremony of breaking a bottle of champagne against the ship's hull. The moment the bottle shatters, the Queen Elizabeth begins her journey towards a new life at sea. 6. This photograph is a commemorative piece from the launch booklet of the Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth. It serves as a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the launch of this legendary ocean liner. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to an era when ocean travel was an adventure, a journey of discovery, and a testament to human ingenuity.
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