Hi everyone, I just learned from the Linerslist that the SS Topaz was sold for scrap for $12 Million. In my opinion, $12 Million is way beyond the scrap value...
I posted this evening photos of a sign from the Queen Mary. This style is seen in various brochures and publicity photos. Made of wood with the letters/numbers...
Hi all, I'm about to go out to the ship so I checked the QM website today to see if any special events were happening. The hotel page has been updated and...
That is great to hear Sean. I'm glad to read that the Queen will be non-smoking. It always worried me about a careless smoker starting a fire with all the...
... could you give me the website please for the Linerlist please... you....i'd like to keep track of liners new and old and their fate..thank you...Don D> ......
Hi James, I was wondering if the situtation with the TVs has been finished or is in process since it wasn't when you were there. Must be happening as we speak...
Don, The Linerslist is part of the Yahoo Clubs. Just type in the "Linerslist" and it should take you to the site. I just left the group because the moderator...
Linerslist is essentially a private mail list, not open to new users for the most part. I've been a member for years but was banned in January by Steve...
Hey guys, I got this email last month from the General Manager aboard Mary. I thought you might be interested in some of it. As you know so very well, the...
Attached see a photo of the bell boys lined up for inspection before beginning their day on R. Deck circa 1951. Note the heavy rug underneath. Keith Lloyd...
Hello Bill Just playing with colouring, 7th Bellboy from the right is John Delamere, he is still alive and going strong, he tells me this was taken in 1951, he...
I cetainly hope that the new operator will see to the restoration of the Second and Third Class Dinning Rooms, as well as all of the public spaces to their...
Investing further in "Ghosts and Legends" is, I believe, Hostmark's short term strategy to protect the revenue stream of the QM as an "attraction". I suspect...
... wary....but just wanted info on SHips of all types in general...especially Liners...I am a great fan of the Leviathan and the Queen Mary in Long Beach...
Betsy I think this is probably the most significant post I've seen since I've been (lurking) on this list. There's actually communication here as to what the...
Thanks for that post Betsy. Its good to see that they're investing in the hotel and it seems like they want it to be a first class operation. Hopefully all of...
Hi all, This was posted on another group I belong to, and I thought it would be of particular interest here. Will be interesting to see what they do to her. ...
Hi Dave, I've belonged to Linerslist for a number of years myself, and I tend to agree with you about the egos. I very rarely post anything anymore because it...
Aside from raising the rate, they need to have a page in the guest information binder / book located in the room that contains a complete listing of the prices...
I REALLY hope the volunteer program comes to be, I've been pushing for that for years. Let's keep our fingers crossed :) ... This volunteer program also...
Glad they're bringing in a professional firm. Hopefully this means they will be working with consideration to what the Queen Mary's interiors were designed as....
Hi Kevin, From what I understand the signage used on Queen Mary did not vary from 1936 to 1967. Cabin signage such as the one show in you pictures were ...
Good point Jonathan. I am unaware of any professional curatorial staff on the QM at this time. This real curatorial effort and function lapsed when the City QM...
That is all going to be a matter of restoration vs. renovation or refurbishment and this is what's going to make or break a true restoration effort. Will...
Anyone up for meeting on the ship the weekend of the 14th? Sean ********************** I'd still like to meet other QM peeps, when is anyone available that...
Darn, I wish we lived closer it would be great to meet-up. I'll be there in spirit :) ... weekend? I think saturday would be the best for me, but being only...
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