Queen Elizabeth Facts

General Information

• Gross Tonnage - 83,673 tons.
• Number of funnels: 2.
• Number of masts: 2.
• Construction: Steel.
• Propulsion: Quadruple screw.
• Engines: Single reduction steam turbines.
• Builder: John Brown & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
• Launch date: 27 September 1938.
• Passenger accommodation: 823 1st class, 662 cabin class, 798 tourist class.
• Crew accommodation: 1,101 persons.

Technical Information

• Tonnage: 83,673 gross tons
• Displacement: 83,000+ tonnes
• Length: 1,031 ft (314 m)
• Beam: 118 ft (36 m)
• Height: 233 ft (71 m)
• Draft: 38 ft (12 m)
• Installed power: 160,000 horsepower.
• Propellers: Four propellers
• Propulsion: Steam Turbine (Single Reduction Gear)