An ad that appeared in the May 1936 issue of the Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder edition published to commemorate the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary.
Queen Mary at sea, one of the most popular images of the ship.
Queen Mary starboard side at night in Long Beach.
Queen Mary during her sea trials off the coast of Scotland, 1936.
Queen Mary in her wartime livery. You can see why she was called the Grey Ghost.
A first class cabin on board the Queen Mary in her sailing days.
Controls in one of the Queen Mary's engine rooms.
A Cunard publicity photograph with models/actors playing the roles of passengers in the first clas dining room.
Map in the Queen Mary's first class dining room. It was designed by MacDonald Gill, who designed the London Underground map in the early part of the 20th Century, the first map that really made graphic sense of the London tube system.
The Queen Mary's first class swimming pool. Reported to be haunted.
Reproduction plaster bust by Lady Hilton Young (Lady Kennet of the Dene), (Kathleen, Lady Scott) of HM Queen Mary on the Queen Mary. The original is now in Marlborough House, London, the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Railing in the Queen Mary's Observation Bar. This photo was taken after the Wrather Port Properties restoration of the lounge, but before the aqua color on the column at left was repainted to its original red.
Circus scene by Dame Laura Knight that originally hung in one of the Queen Mary's first class private dining rooms.
Queen Mary Main Hall, Promenade Deck, the first class shopping area, circa 1936.
In the Queen Mary's Main Lounge (now the Queen's Salon).
A fireplace in the Queen Mary's original first class Main Lounge.
The Queen Mary's Observation Bar in its original colors. The lounge was a first class bar until the early 1960s, when it was given over to third class. Located under the bridge toward the front of the ship, it could be quite an uncomfortable place during rough weather.
Current day Promenade Deck port side on the Queen Mary.
A port side view of Queen Mary, present day.
Queen Mary entering the George V graving dock in Southampton.
Cover of embarkation instructions given to Queen Mary passengers.
A marquetery panel showing the various woods used on board the Queen Mary. The panel was originally in Cunard's New York offices.
The port side Long Gallery on the Queen Mary in her sailing days.
Another view of the Observation Lounge.
The elegant Verandah Grill. This was a special al a carte dining room for the rich, famous, and royal who sailed on the Queen Mary. Reservations were very difficult to come by.
A third class cabin on the Queen Mary.
Third class passengers enjoying tea on board the Queen Mary.