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The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City.
On May 2, 1969, the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departed on her maiden transatlantic voyage to New York City. The QE2 set new standards for speed and luxury at sea.
Commissioned by the Cunard Line, the QE2 embodied cutting-edge design and engineering.
The ship offered modern cabins, spacious lounges, and advanced stabilization systems.
Celebrities and dignitaries on board christened the voyage in Southampton's harbor.
Maintaining speeds over 30 knots, the QE2 completed the crossing in under five days.
Over nearly four decades, she carried millions of passengers across the Atlantic and on world cruises.
Retired in 2008, she now serves as a landmark floating hotel in Dubai, evoking nostalgia for the golden age of ocean travel.
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Queen Elizabeth 2