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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary docked in an enormous King George V graving drydock, ready for its maiden voyage to New York in May 1936. Within thirty minutes of her stem entering the dock she was moored fast, the last 200 feet of her journey was done by man power, engines switched off, twenty men hauled her into position by ropes with 8ft 6 inches to spare on either side of her. The same night, 58, 000, 000 gallons of water was being pumped out of the dock, hundreds of workmen with brooms cleaned and scraped the hull, removing barnacles and covering below the water-line with anti-fouling composition. Date: March 1936
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A Historic Moment: The Queen Mary Docks in Southampton for the First Time In this photograph, the luxurious ocean liner, Queen Mary, is seen gracefully entering the King George V graving drydock in Southampton, England, in March 1936. The Queen Mary, a marvel of ocean travel, was preparing for its maiden voyage to New York, set to depart in May of that year. As the ship's stem touched the dock, engines were switched off, and twenty strong men took over, hauling the colossal vessel into position using ropes. With just 8ft 6 inches to spare on either side, the team worked efficiently to secure the Queen Mary in its new home. The same night, an impressive 58,000,000 gallons of water were pumped out of the dock to make way for the ship. Hundreds of workmen scoured the hull, meticulously cleaning and scraping it to remove barnacles and apply anti-fouling composition below the waterline. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, captures a significant moment in maritime history. The Queen Mary, a Cunard Line steamship, was one of the most luxurious passenger cruisers of its time, and its arrival in Southampton marked the beginning of its illustrious career as a transatlantic liner. Sir Edgar Britten, a renowned figure in the shipping industry, oversaw the operation, ensuring the Queen Mary was in pristine condition for its upcoming voyage. This photograph is a testament to the dedication and skill required to maintain these magnificent vessels, making it an essential piece of historical documentation.
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