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The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland.
The iconic ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched at the Clydebank shipyard in Scotland on September 20, 1967.
On this day, the Queen Elizabeth 2, commonly known as QE2, slid into the River Clyde from John Brown & Company’s shipyard.
As the flagship of the Cunard Line, QE2 was designed to combine speed, elegance, and transatlantic luxury.
Her launch ceremony drew thousands of spectators and marked a high point in British shipbuilding.
Over her 40-year career, QE2 carried millions of passengers between Europe and North America.
She became one of the most celebrated ocean liners in history, known for her distinctive profile and resilient service.
Today, the QE2 is remembered as a symbol of maritime engineering and the golden age of sea travel.
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Queen Elizabeth 2