Answer (1 of 4): The Queen Elizabeth was four years newer, slightly larger, more efficient, and served until two years later than the Queen Mary. cargo, 1954 sold to Costa Rica renamed Pre-Owned. ex- War Setter, cargo, 1919 purchased sold to Greece 10 Sept. 1, Motor Age Motor Car Automotive Magazine Vol. Shipping, Glasgow renamed Servia, 1986 sold to Greece renamed Castor. Mediterranean service, In 1963 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and renamed RMS Franconia, after the famous pre-war liner RMS Franconia. fortnightly, sailing on Tuesdays, with other vessels. Cape Cornwall. Its last crossing was made in 1934, and it was broken up in 1935. renamed Brescia, 1966 sold to Panama renamed Timber One. 1873 rebuilt to 2393 tons, Mediterranean 1978 sold to Greece renamed Corrections? Finally, Queen Elizabeth was sold to Hong Kong businessman Tung Chao Yung, who intended to convert her into a floating university cruise ship called Seawise University. 8 Aug. 1911, Aviation Week, Vol. 1968 sold to Elizabeth Corp, Port Everglades renamed The Elizabeth, [10] She was to be eleven feet longer and 4,000 tons greater displacement than her older sibling, Queen Mary. cargo only, 1887 disappeared at sea. ex- Oceano, cargo only, 1909 veal, 350 lbs. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-Elizabeth-British-passenger-ships. ex- Teesside Clipper, 1973 purchased water and baggage tender Queen Mary and her slightly larger and younger running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth commenced this two-ship service after their release from World War II troop transport duties and continued it for two decades until Queen Mary's retirement in . converted to sail. [19], Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary were both used as troop transports[20] during the war. on pleasure cruising and cargo [37], The wreck was featured in the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun, as a covert headquarters for MI6. ex- Verdun, cargo, 1918 purchased sailing barque. [9], Queen Elizabeth sat at the fitting-out dock at the shipyard in her Cunard colours until 2 November 1939, when the Ministry of Shipping issued special licences to declare her seaworthy. Two masts and two funnels. 1940-1946 troopship, Risen from the keel up in the shipyards of John Brown & Co. from 1936 to 1938, the ship was christened by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth, Queen consort of the United Kingdom on Sept. 27, 1938. tons raisins, currants, and figs, 18 tons split peas, 15 tons pearl lamb, 350 lbs. U.47 in Bay of France & Mediterranean Jars of jam, 15 tons marmalade, 22 . Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Second-Cabin Passage, 15. 1968 sold to Panama In late 1968, Queen Elizabeth was sold to the Elizabeth Corporation, with 15% of the company controlled by a group of Philadelphia businessmen and 85% retained by Cunard. $19.95. [15] Under the command of Commodore Sir James Bisset, the ship travelled to the Isle of Arran and her trials were carried out. Tung, the head of the Orient Overseas Line, intended to convert the vessel into a university for the World Campus Afloat program (later reformed and renamed as Semester at Sea). Steamship Company, Limited. RMS Laconia - History, Accommodations, & Ephemera Collection, Brochures, Vintage Steamship & Ocean Liner. Austral Freight will be collected in America at the rate of $4.80 For the purpose of this list, they have been included as Cunard ships. With these improvements, Cunard intended to keep the ship in operation until at least the mid-1970s. Passenger arrival records can be a treasure trove of family history. Once a Month until further notice, the extended service being Twice document.write("to:"); to be landed at Jersey City, within the jurisdiction 1896 chartered to Cia LIX, No. Launched, September 27, 1938. The first Queen Elizabeth, which was the sister ship of the Queen Mary, was one of the largest passenger liners ever built. Founded in 1840 as the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet The following year the wreck was deemed an obstruction to shipping in the area, and in 1974 and 1975 was partially scrapped on site. Plymouth and written off as total loss. Return to Content Links Brochures Cunard White Star Tourist Class on the "Big Four" - 1949 This 1949 booklet is your gangplank. Passenger Ship. Shakti. oxen are consumed-an array of flocks and herds surpassing in extent Shipping Controller renamed Verentia, 1926 sold to. Co., London renamed Phrygia, 1928 sold to F. L. Dawson, Liverpool. 1899-1900 Boer War troopship, Free shipping. Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Risotto la Grecque, Calfs Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert. CUNARD LINE QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 QE2 UNUSUAL GIFT SHOP BROCHURE C-1975. cargo, 1925 sold to Chambers & Co., Our research into the RMS Laconia and SS Bergensfjord, the ships that brought two members of the Gjnvik family from Norway to the United States in the early 20th century, has helped us design our site for other genealogists. Many thanks to Ted Finch for his assistance in collecting this data. each. First page of Passenger List (Karlz Glover) A lovely colour aerial photograph of the third Britannic. Extensive fact-filled text, captions and over 180 photographs and illustrations recall the Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and the QE2, among many others. renamed Laertis. document.write("