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The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings
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The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings
The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner " Queen Elizabeth" cast off her moorings and Southampton and slid slowly from her berth to begin her maiden passenger voyage to New York. A great crowd on the quayside gave the ship a rousing send off, other vessels at Southampton Water sounded their sirens in farewell as she gathered speed. Overhead half a dozen aircraft circled the " Q.E.", agleam in her new paint, as she steamed down the Solent to show the world the determination of Britain to hold pride of place in luxurious high-speed ocean travel.
Picture shows crowds watching at Southampton as " Queen Elizabeth" leaves her berth on her maiden passenger voyage across the Atlantic.
16 October 1946
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Media ID 10975627
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1940s Bunting Crowd Crowds Nineteen Forties Ocean Ship Hms Queen Elizabeth Maiden Voyage
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In this photo print, the magnificent Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth is seen breaking free from her moorings in Southampton. The 83,000-ton vessel glides gracefully from her berth, embarking on her maiden passenger voyage to New York. A jubilant crowd lines the quayside, bidding farewell to this symbol of British pride in luxurious high-speed ocean travel. As the Queen Elizabeth gains momentum, other vessels at Southampton Water join in the celebration by sounding their sirens. Overhead, a fleet of aircraft circles around the ship like loyal guardians, highlighting Britain's determination to maintain its prestigious position in transatlantic voyages. The image captures a moment frozen in time - October 16th, 1946 - when hope and excitement filled the air. The ship stands resplendent with its fresh coat of paint as it navigates down the Solent towards its destiny across the Atlantic Ocean. Amidst bunting fluttering in anticipation and an ocean teeming with possibilities, this photograph immortalizes not only a historic maiden voyage but also showcases humanity's enduring fascination with grand maritime adventures. It serves as a reminder of an era defined by elegance and ambition; where dreams were realized through daring expeditions across vast oceans. This remarkable snapshot was preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for future generations to appreciate and relive an extraordinary chapter in maritime history that forever shaped our perception of luxury travel on majestic ocean liners like HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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