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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Ocean Dock, Southampton, 1936
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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Ocean Dock, Southampton, 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary arriving at the Ocean Dock, Southampton, after winning the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on 30th August that year. With an average speed of 30.63 knots for the trip from New York to Bishop Rock, Scilly Isles she beat the previous record, held by the Normandie, by 3 hours 31 minutes
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30th Arriving Atlantic Average Beat Bishop Dock Held Hours Isles Knots Minutes Previous Record Riband Scilly Southampton Speed Trip Winning 1936 Year
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"This historic photograph captures the moment when the R.M.S. Queen Mary, a true maritime marvel of the 1930s, arrived at the Ocean Dock in Southampton on August 30, 1936. Having just won the coveted Blue Riband of the Atlantic for the fastest transatlantic crossing, the Queen Mary had left New York on August 7 and reached Bishop Rock, Scilly Isles with an impressive average speed of 30.63 knots. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by the Normandie by an impressive 3 hours and 31 minutes. With sleek lines and innovative design, the Queen Mary represented the pinnacle of ocean travel in her time. This photograph is a testament to her historic victory and her place in maritime history." This image is a historical record of the R.M.S. Queen Mary arriving at the Ocean Dock in Southampton after winning the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on August 30, 1936. The Queen Mary had completed a transatlantic crossing from New York to Bishop Rock, Scilly Isles with an average speed of 30.63 knots, breaking the previous record held by the Normandie by 3 hours and 31 minutes. This photograph captures the excitement and significance of this achievement, showcasing the sleek lines and innovative design of the Queen Mary, a true maritime marvel of the 1930s. This photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes and is protected by copyright. It is available for purchase and licensing from Mary Evans Picture Library. Keywords: R.M.S. Queen Mary, Ocean Dock, Southampton, Blue Riband of the Atlantic, August 30, 1936, Transatlantic Crossing, New York, Bishop Rock, Scilly Isles, Maritime History, Maritime Marvel, Innovative Design, Historic Record, Previous Record, Normandie, Average Speed, 30.63 Knots, 3 hours, 31 minutes, Maritime Travel, Sleek Lines, 1930s, Historical Image, Mary Evans Prints Online.
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