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Clydebank – BuildingtheQueenElizabethII

The construction of the Queen Elizabeth II on Clydebank was a watershed moment in the history of British shipbuilding.

It was a colossal engineering feat that saw the creation of a vessel which not only broke new ground in terms of size and speed, but one that captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world.

The project began in the early 1960s when the QE2, was commissioned by the Cunard Line. The ship was designed to be the ultimate in luxury travel, with state-of -the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a sleek, modern design that would set it apart from its competitors.

To build such a complex vessel, the Cunard Line turned to one of the UK's premier shipbuilding yards on the river Clyde. The John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank was selected to construct the ship, and work on the project began in 1964.

Building the QE2 was no easy task. The ship was designed to be over 950 feet long, 105 feet wide, and to weigh more than 70,000 tons. It was constructed using the latest shipbuilding techniques of the time, including the use of prefabricated sections that were welded together on the slipway.

One of the most significant challenges was the sheer size of the ship. The QE2 was so large that the John Brown & Company shipyard had to be specially extended to accommodate it. The shipyard also had to invent new cranes and lifting equipment to handle the weight of the giant vessel.

Hundreds of workers were involved in the project, including engineers, electricians, welders, and carpenters. They worked around the clock to complete the construction on time, despite facing numerous challenges along the way.

Despite these challenges, the QE2 was completed on time and was launched in 1967 in front of a crowd of thousands of people. The ship was a masterpiece of design and engineering, featuring luxurious suites, restaurants, bars, and other amenities that quickly made it the talk of the travel industry. The QE2 soon became the world's most iconic ocean liner, which is a testament to the skill and vision of the hundreds of workers who were involved in the project.

Over the years, the QE2 carried millions of passengers on unforgettable voyages around the globe. Today, the ship is retired from seagoing duties, and is now a floating hotel in Dubai, but its legacy lives on, and it remains a testament to the incredible skill and determination of the people of Glasgow who built her.

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