Before the advent of commercial transatlantic flights in the early 1950s, the only way to travel between continents was by sea. In the golden age of ocean liners, between the late nineteenth century and the Second World War, shipping companies ensured their vessels were a home away from home, providing entertainment, dining, sleeping quarters ......
Queen Elizabeth 2 is probably the most famous liner in the world and was one of the last great transatlantic liners.
The QE2 – as she is more commonly known – was a global ambassador for both Cunard and Britain. She sailed
nearly 6 million miles and carried 2½ million passengers in style, comfort and luxury. Author Stephen Payne, ......