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The RMS Queen Mary 2, then the largest ocean liner ever built, is christened by her namesake's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II.
The RMS Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner ever built, was christened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004.
On January 8, 2004, the RMS Queen Mary 2 was officially christened by her namesake’s granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II, in Southampton.
At 1,132 feet long, she surpassed her predecessors as the largest ocean liner in history.
The ceremony marked the culmination of three years of shipbuilding by Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Queen Mary 2 was designed for transatlantic crossings with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art engineering.
Crowds lined the docks to witness the royal blessing and the launching of the opulent vessel.
Her maiden voyage later that month symbolized a revival of grand ocean travel in the 21st century.
2004
RMS Queen Mary 2
ocean liner
Elizabeth II