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Secret name revealed, the Queen Mary
Queen Mary and King George V in a glass covered royal box on the lauching platform. Queen Mary over a microphone revealing the name of the long-kepted secret pronouncing the words: I am happy to name this ship Queen Mary. Date: Septmeber 1934
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In this historic photograph, Queen Mary and King George V are seen in the grandeur of a glass-covered royal box on the launching platform, overlooking the bustling scene of the shipyard. The anticipation is palpable as Queen Mary, dressed in an elegant white ensemble, prepares to reveal the long-kept secret that would change the course of maritime history. With a microphone in hand, Queen Mary gazes out at the crowd, her expression radiant with excitement. The date is September 1934, and the occasion is the launching of a truly gigantic vessel, a ship that would come to symbolize the pinnacle of luxury and elegance in transatlantic travel. As the crowd holds its collective breath, Queen Mary pronounces the words that would be etched in maritime folklore: "I am happy to name this ship Queen Mary." The name, which had been kept a secret until this very moment, was met with thunderous applause and cheers from the assembled crowd. The Queen Mary, a magnificent Cunard liner, would go on to become an icon of the White Star Line, a symbol of opulence and sophistication that would transport thousands of passengers across the Atlantic Ocean in style and comfort. This photograph captures a moment in time, a moment when history was made, and the world was introduced to a new era of shipping and travel.
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