New liner to be launched by Queen Elizabeth II
Dec. 10, 1953 - The Queen Will Launch this Liner: The Queen is to launch this revolutionary liner- Britain's latest- next summer. The Launch will be at the Harland and Wolff shipyards. Belfast, on August 17, and the new liner will make her maiden voyage in early 1955. The ship 20, 000 tons, which is as yet unnamed, is owned by the shaw savill Line, and will have a tanker look, with all machinery aft, instead of amidships, and will be the first big liner without holds for cargo. The owners are also following a modern tendency by making this a one-class ship. All the 1, 200 passengers will travel in air conditioned cabins. Stabilizers will be fitted to lessen any roll. Four round-the -world voyages will be made each year and the liner will provide a regular link between Britain, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
