World Cruises :: Cunard Line Limited

Queen Mary 2 Ship Facts
Length: 963 feet
Beam: 105 feet, 2.5 inches
Beam at Bridge Wings: 117 feet, 5.5 inches
Draft: 32 feet
Height (Keel to Funnel): 204 feet, 1.5 inches
Gross Tonnage: 70,327 tons
Guest Capacity: 1,778
Crew: 1,016
Top Speed: 32.5 knots
Power: Diesel electric
Propulsion: 9-cylinder 58/64 medium speed turbo-charged diesels driving two 400-ton GEC electric motors.
Strength: Extra thick steel hull for strength and stability for Atlantic crossings.
Stabilizers: Four Denny Brown
Cost: £29,091,000 Since her launch, we have spent 15 times that amount in refitting!

Some Comparisons:
QM2 has:

• QM2 is five times longer than Cunard's first ship, Britannia (230 ft.)
• QM2 is 113 feet longer than the original Queen Mary
• QM2 is more than twice as long as the Washington Monument is tall (550 ft.)
• QM2 is 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall (984 ft.)
• QM2 is more than 3½ times as long as Westminster Tower (Big Ben) is high (310 ft.)
• QM2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall (1248 ft.)
• QM2 is more than three times as long as St. Paul's Cathedral is tall (366 ft.)
• QM2 is as long as 41 double-decker London buses (31½ ft. each)
• QM2's whistle is audible for 10 miles

More Interesting Facts:

• In 1839, Queen Victoria awarded Samuel Cunard the first ever licence to deliver mail across the Atlantic, proudly granting his steam ship the honoured title RMS (Royal Mail Steamer). In 2004 RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary 2 was awarded this privileged title and continues to celebrate this golden heritage.
• Queen Mary 2’s kennel programme is available on all crossings between New York and Southampton in either direction, and is overseen by a full-time Kennel Master who takes care of responsibilities such as feeding, walking and cleaning the ship’s 12 spacious kennels. Travelling dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack and other animal amenities.The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day, enabling passengers to spend significant time with their pet. Reservations for the kennels may be made at time of booking, and are based on space availability. Contact Cunard for fees and additional requirements.

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