The Last Queen of the Clyde - QE2 exhibition

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Event Summary:

The Last Queen of the Clyde
Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Clyde to watch the launch of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 from the shipyard...

Date / Time / Venue:

12.00am 3rd Oct 2008 - 12.00am 1st Aug 2010, Clydebuilt

Full Event Details:

Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Clyde to watch the launch of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 from the shipyard of John Brown & Co. on the 20th September 1967.

QE2 was built for the world famous Cunard shipping line, and followed in the footsteps of their renowned ships Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. QE2 is Cunard’s longest serving ship, and has served as a cruise ship, a transatlantic liner, and a troop carrier. However, after almost 40 years service, QE2 will be retired in November 2008, and like Queen Mary before her, she is set to become a floating hotel. Her new home is at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, where she will continue to enthral ‘passengers’ with her elegant lines and luxury.

Join us on a fulfilling journey as we explore the construction, life and retirement of The Last Queen of the Clyde at this new exhibition at Clydebuilt.

Venues:

Region:

Greater Glasgow

Audience
General

Area of Interest
Archives
Design
Industry & commerce
Maritime
Society & social history
Transport

Organiser
Clydebuilt