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The queen elizabeth 2 or qe2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the cunard line for over 30 years. Queen elizabeth 2 often referred to simply as qe2 is a floating hotel and retired ocean liner originally built for the cunard line which operated by cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 2008.

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With a storied history spanning 50 years she continues her legacy as a 13 deck hotel dining entertainment and events destination docked permanently at dubais mina rashid.

Qe2 history. The qe2 is a monumental destination steeped in british heritage. Box 6769 dubai uae. Whether this is your first time experience or a nostalgic return to one of the last legendary ocean liners be part of something special be part of her living history in one of the worlds most eclectic cities. 971 4 526 8888. At 70327 tons and 963 feet long with a top speed of 325 knots she is also one of the largest and fastest passenger vessels afloat. About welcome to the qe2. When the boeing 707 entered commercial services on the north atlantic in 1958 the era of the ocean liner entered uncertain times. Within our discussion forum youll meet former crew enthusiasts fans passengers historians researchers experts and celebrities from the world of the qe2 who contribute together in discovering and remembering the story of the qe2. Queen elizabeth 2 mina rashid po. Passengers flocked to the airliners which transported people faster cheaper and in relatively high levels of comfort. Welcome on board welcome to the queen elizabeth 2 hotel. No ship symbolises the eminence and ingenuity of maritime engineering and craftsmanship as much as the qe2 a paragon of design innovation and speed. Qe2 history a new cunard liner. The qe2 storys discussion forum. More than 70000 bottles of champagne were consumed per year on average onboard the qe2.

Qe2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last of the great transatlantic liners. History a royal legacy the worlds most celebrated ocean liner a striking hallmark of the cunard legacy the qe2 follows in the footsteps of lusitania and the queen mary. Documentary film of the qe2 from southampton to new york.