On this day June 1st 1936 the Queen Mary arrived at pier 90 around 4:00 PM. These were certainly more relaxed times, she did not leave NY until the morning of...
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Sara O'Brien
producer_girl@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:22 pm
I read somewhere that the cruise was indeed cancelled as she failed a second inspection right before the deadline. NCL seems to be taking very good care of the...
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Jennifer Patterson
jpatt@...
Jun 2, 2001 9:30 pm
When we got to our cabin, A151 (originally A109), there was big band music playing. My husband and I couldn't tell where it was coming from but we could hear...
I should have finished looking at the pictures before I posted. Anyway, here's a link to more pictures of the ship. If you hit next on the bottom of the page...
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sterling@...
Jun 4, 2001 9:23 pm
The resemblance is quite striking, isn't it? Elevator tower and all. Julian...
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Bill Cwiklo
cyclops@...
Jun 4, 2001 9:31 pm
Do you have any idea what services, i.e. hotel, spa, catering , restaurants, shops, tourist attraction, or entertainment center will be housed aboard the ...
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Tracy
TL97@...
Jun 4, 2001 10:18 pm
I'm not sure what is on-board. I think people can go on-board, because it looks like stairs are along side. The park hasn't opened yet, but I can try to find...
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fthays@...
Jun 4, 2001 10:21 pm
Well, since RMS/QSDI/Joe Prevratil apparently own all worldwide rights to the very likeness and trademarks of the Queen Mary, I wouldn't be surprised to see...
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Cooper Ross
cooperross@...
Jun 4, 2001 10:31 pm
Yes--but would that be wise against Disney? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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fthays@...
Jun 5, 2001 1:27 am
Disney used to run the ship after they aquired a company that happened to hold the lease on it in the 1980s. In the early 90s Disney left and Joe Prevratil...
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Tracy
TL97@...
Jun 5, 2001 1:41 am
This ship is located in a Disneyland theme park located in Tokyo. They are building two parks there right now. One is a Disneyland style park and the other one...
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Tracy
TL97@...
Jun 5, 2001 1:53 am
sorry I wrote that wrong. Tokyo Disneyland is already open. he Disneyseas park will open in Sept. Thats where the "ship" is. I still haven't found exzctly what...
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sterling@...
Jun 5, 2001 4:44 am
http://www.geocities.com/andrewam/disneysea7.html Shows the vessel under construction - she has a Titanic-like stern. Julian...
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fthays@...
Jun 5, 2001 6:15 pm
Yeah, one might think Alexander Carlisle had come back from the grave and borrowed heavily from Sir John Brown! hahahaha The windows overlooking the stern bear...
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Clynder@...
Jun 7, 2001 1:58 pm
On the Disney Tokyo web site they show the ship with white smoke emitting from all three funnels. Tsk, tsk, they should slow down them Forced Draught fans a...
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Bill Cwiklo
cyclops@...
Jun 7, 2001 3:21 pm
It looks like the moved the whole concept of the multiple themed port areas that the Disney Imagineering Department developed for "Disney By the Sea" in Long...
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Tracy
TL97@...
Jun 7, 2001 5:22 pm
... areas ... mock-up ... They used several of the Long Beach "Disney By he Sea" ideas for Tokyo. I would like to go see it one day. How long would the flight...
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fthays@...
Jun 8, 2001 3:57 am
Julian, Would it be possible for you to post to the files section the story by former crewmember Peter West (I think that is his name) of the 1955 crew strike?...
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sterling@...
Jun 8, 2001 6:54 am
I have uploaded it. Julian...
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Blue Ensign
pignwhistle1936@...
Jun 9, 2001 12:32 am
Hello everyone! After a while of being away from the QM List, I have since returned to enjoy your company and posts. Although I have not commented or replied...
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Blue Ensign
pignwhistle1936@...
Jun 9, 2001 12:35 am
... The only possibility is if your radio on your television was turned on. Unless the hotel has been equipping the renovated rooms with sound systems, thats...
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Bill Cwiklo
cyclops@...
Jun 9, 2001 12:58 am
Good news I believe for the QM. Carnival has settled their lawsuit with the Surfriders and construction of the cruise terminal by the QM should begin in...
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Jbarton534@...
Jun 10, 2001 2:39 am
Bill, In your opinion what do you think the effect of the new terminal will have on the long term prospects for the Queen Mary. Best regards, JB [Non-text...
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Bill Cwiklo
cyclops@...
Jun 10, 2001 5:03 am
I believe the results will be positive. It brings the synergy of martime operations to the ship and it sure beats a bungee or a bowling alley! ... have...
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Sara O'Brien
producer_girl@...
Jun 15, 2001 7:54 pm
The following items are a little old, but still interesting (from Maritime Matters, http://www.maritimematters.com/index.html). QM2 launch announced May 7,...
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bigupier72@...
Jun 16, 2001 1:40 pm
Hello. My name is Gregory Castaneda, I am a new member of this group. My hobbies are US Intelligence, US History, US Military, ocean liners and politics. For...
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Blue Ensign
pignwhistle1936@...
Jun 20, 2001 12:46 am
... Welcome Gregory! Its good to see new names appearing on this list. I hope that you enjoy the posts we send and we look forward to your comments and...
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Blue Ensign
pignwhistle1936@...
Jun 20, 2001 12:52 am
It was brought to my attention the "Cease and Desist" letter that Dianne Rush has posted on the Turbine Tribune webpage. She makes note that she does not ...
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bigupier72@...
Jun 20, 2001 1:15 am
-Andrew, well we would need to give her time to make such changes. I do have contact with her. Sincerely Signed, Gregory Castaneda. [Non-text portions of this...
