Monday, June 18, 2007
QE2 to become floating hotel
Cunard Line today announced the sale of QE2 to Dubai World, in a US$100 million deal which will turn the iconic liner into a first-class tourism destination at The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Built at the John Brown Shipyard on the Clyde, the QE2 came into service in 1969 and is the longest-serving ship in Cunard's 168-year history.
Since 1969, the QE2 has undertaken 25 world cruises, has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times and has carried more than 2.5 million passengers.
More QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2 pictures
Built at the John Brown Shipyard on the Clyde, the QE2 came into service in 1969 and is the longest-serving ship in Cunard's 168-year history.
Since 1969, the QE2 has undertaken 25 world cruises, has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times and has carried more than 2.5 million passengers.
More QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2 pictures
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