The vessel has languished in Philadelphia since One of the few grand ocean liners we still have, the famed Queen Mary , was purchased by Long Beach, California, in the late s. Though launched in —a high-water mark in ocean liner travel—the ship's interiors date to the years after World War II. The preservation of the Queen Mary has not been optimal. Much of the ship is now shabby or disfigured, and some of it has been reported to be in such disrepair as to be a danger to staff members.
Frommer's has covered major scandals involving poor maintenance. This week, though, the issue reached a crisis point when the directors of the trust that controls the Queen Mary were arrested in Singapore for allegedly failing to disclose information to investors.
But there is some good news about at least one antique ocean liner: After many delays, the world-famous Queen Elizabeth 2 is officially back. We use cookies on our website to give you the best possible experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits, as detailed in our privacy policy. If you're ok with this, please press accept.
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It does not store any personal data. Functional Functional. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. The launch puts to bed years of rumours in which the QE2 was supposedly bound for a Chinese scrapyard. Cunard also launches the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship — the youngest vessel in its fleet — on a night Mediterranean voyage, starting from Southampton, UK.
Guests and former QE2 captains enjoy historical talks, gatherings of past passengers, and even QE2-inspired menus and quizzes. News Analysis Features Comment Projects. Join Our Newsletter - Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here. Join Our Newsletter Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here. Powered by. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
But when the financial crash hit and she was laid up in the Dubai Drydocks and later sent to Port Rashid. She was left floating in Port Rashid mouldering for almost ten years until in March, , a Dubai-based construction company announced it had been contracted to refurbish the ship. She will remain in Port Rashid and according to a newly launched website Queen Elizabeth 2 has refurbished rooms and suites, 13 restaurant and nightlife venues, a shopping arcade and 25 meeting rooms and conferencing facilities.
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