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RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, Cunard liner
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, Cunard liner. Date: 20th century
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Cruise Cunard Tugs Elizabeth Liner
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"This stunning photograph captures the majestic RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) as she gracefully sails through the tranquil ocean waters. Built in 1967 by John Brown and Company in Scotland for the renowned Cunard Line, the QE2 was the largest ocean liner in service until the completion of her sister ship, the RMS Queen Mary 2, in 2004. Measuring an impressive 965 feet in length and with a gross tonnage of 70,327, the QE2 was a symbol of modern luxury and transport innovation during the 20th century. With her distinctive black hull and elegant white superstructure, she was a sight to behold as she traversed the Atlantic and other waters around the world. In this image, the QE2 is accompanied by a pair of powerful tugboats, ensuring her safe and secure passage into port. The tugs, with their large, muscular forms and intricate web of ropes and cables, serve as a reminder of the intricate dance between the mighty liner and the forces of nature. The QE2's illustrious career spanned over three decades, during which she carried countless passengers on unforgettable voyages. She was retired from service in 2008 and is now preserved as a floating hotel and museum in Dubai, where she continues to captivate visitors with her storied history and iconic design." This evocative image, captured by an unnamed photographer, offers a glimpse into the golden age of ocean travel and transports us back to a time when the journey was just as important as the destination. Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd.'s meticulously restored print allows us to appreciate the timeless beauty of the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 and the romance of the sea.
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