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The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City.

The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City.

British ocean liner
🗓️ 2 May 1969

Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is a retired British ocean liner. Built by John Brown & Company on the River Clyde in Scotland for the Cunard Line, the ship was operated as a transatlantic liner and cruise ship from 1969 to 2008. She was laid up until converted into a floating hotel in Dubai.

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