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QE2: A Photographic Journey
QE2: A Photographic Journey is a must-have memento of the most celebrated Ocean Liner in history. This beautiful book marks the end of an era by taking the reader on a voyage of appreciation of the most loved ocean liner in the world.
Readers can stroll the decks, visit the various bars and lounges, take high tea in the Queens Room and retire to their cabin without leaving their armchair!
Each public room is detailed with colour photographs and historical commentary, including quirky and amusing anecdotes and snippets of information about the ship and some of the many characters who have sailed aboard her.
The book showcases interesting and exciting behind the scenes areas aboard QE2 that passengers seldom get to visit, including the Bridge, Engine Room, Store Rooms and Crew Mess.
With a foreword by noted maritime historian Bill Miller, and an afterword by Captain Ian McNaught, QE2's last master, this book is a fitting tribute to the greatest Ocean Liner of our time.
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QM2: A Photographic Journey
By the 1970s it looked as if QE2 would be the last of the great transatlantic ocean liners. However, over three decades later the world watched in awe as Queen Mary 2, the largest, longest, grandest and most expensive ocean liner ever to be constructed, set sail on her maiden voyage.
Boasting beautiful lounges, dining rooms and the largest dance floor at sea, QM2 evokes the glamour of the golden age of travel.
With over 200 never-before-published photographs of QM2 including her public rooms and accommodation as well as stunning exterior shots and behind-the-scenes insights, this book is delightfully complemented by little-known facts and fascinating information about this grand ship.
In "QM2: A Photographic Journey", the authors enthusiastically record the modern features and timeless elegance that makes the QM2 a true successor to the Cunard legacy.
With a foreword by Commodore R. W. Warwick (QM2's first master) and insights from Commodore Bernard Warner into the running of the ship, this book provides the reader with a perfect souvenir of the Cunard Line flagship.
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Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey
Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey takes the reader on a voyage of a lifetime through the public rooms of this stately ship.
From her ornate Victorian styled Grand Lobby to the lavishly decorated Royal Court Theatre (complete with box seats) the reader can experience Queen Victoria from the comfort of their living room!
Each room is described in detailed narrative with complementing photographs showcasing every major public room aboard.
After exploring the ship's public areas, readers are able to adjourn to their cabin - whether in Queens, Princess or Britannia Grade - and enjoy exploring the differences between Queen Victoria's stately accommodation.
Complimented by amusing anecdotes and stories from those who work and sail aboard her and with a foreword by Alastair Greener, Queen Victoria's first Entertainment Director, and a Captain's Perspective by Captain Christopher Rynd, this book is a must have addition for anyone who has sailed aboard Queen Victoria.
The QE2 Story
There has been no more beloved liner than Queen Elizabeth 2. A legendary Cunarder, she was the last trans-Atlantic liner to be built on British Soil. She was constructed at the historic John Brown & Co. Shipyard in Clydebank (Scotland) and her keel was laid on 5th July 1965.
Her maiden voyage left Southampton on 2nd May 1969 bound for New York, marking the start of a career that lasted nearly 40 years. She enjoyed a unique and varied career including service as a troop ship in the Falklands War - during which she sailed over 14,900 miles! QE2 always kept up with the times, and enjoyed many refurbishments, including a mammoth re-engine programme in 1986/87 and a headline grabbing refurbishment in 1994 - after which she emerged as an elegant English Country House at sea ready to face the 21st Century.
In November 2008 QE2 retired after enjoying a gala farewell season. Her final destination was Dubai, UAE where her new owners, Nakheel, intended to use her as the centrepiece of a hotel complex at The Palm Jumeriah.
The QE2 Story is a concise history of QE2, the greatest Ocean Liner of our time - it shares with the reader the history of QE2, from the conception of Q4 and the laying of keel no. 736, to her final years and retirement.
The QM2 Story
In 2003 the world watched in awe as Queen Mary 2, the largest, tallest, widest and most expensive Ocean Liner in the world, set sail bound for Southampton.
This magnificent ship went on to become the flagship of the historic Cunard Line.
Although her life is young, she has had a very interesting story. From the history of QM2's great Atlantic predecessors, to her role as a Hotel Ship for the Athens 2004 Olympics, The QM2 Story details the significant moments in the ships history while illustrating her career with beautiful photographs.
The book includes anecdotes from those involved with the ship, including Commodore R. W. Warwick, Captain Christopher Rynd and Pam Conway, former President and COO of the Cunard Line, making it a treasured memento for QM2 and Ocean Liner fans alike.
The QM2 Story is due to be released in October 2010.
