5 Mind-Blowing QM2 Facts You Didn't Know
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I'm Chris Frame, regular QM2 enrichment lecturer and author of multiple books about this great ship.
QM2 is a true ocean liner capable of crossing the Atlantic year round and taking on winter storms headon.
The starboard whistle, that's an original from the legendary RMS Queen Mary of the 1930s.
Each pod and its machinery weighs a staggering 320 tons, the equivalent to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.
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Dive into the extraordinary world of the Queen Mary 2 with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look. Discover the intricate design philosophies that shaped this iconic ocean liner, a vessel meticulously crafted to blend classic elegance with cutting-edge engineering. Uncover the secrets of her advanced podded propulsion system, a marvel of modern technology that grants her exceptional maneuverability and speed, allowing her to maintain true transatlantic crossings with impressive pace. Beyond the technical prowess, journey through the unique onboard amenities that set the QM2 apart. Explore the purpose-built kennels, a testament to her commitment to catering to every passenger's needs, even their beloved furry companions. Finally, understand what truly earns her the distinguished "ocean liner" title – a combination of her robust construction, high service standards, and a schedule intentionally designed for reliable point-to-point voyages across the vast Atlantic, a legacy unlike that of typical cruise ships. — 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ Learn more about cruising at my Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/ -- MUSIC: All music is licensed under Pixabay license: https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/ Our thanks to Nikita Kondrashev: https://www.youtube.com/@NikitaKondrashevPiano Educational Documentary Piano: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-educational-documentary-piano-255441/ Historical Piano Documentary: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-historical-piano-documentary-263074/ Modern Classical History Piano: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-history-piano-documentary-309287/ We support Nikita's work with a donation - you can too via his support page: https://pixabay.com/users/nikitakondrashev-42823964/ --- 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. -- Image Support: Henderson & Cremer Collection Luke Morrison @Boeing_Luke Emma LeTeace @EmmaCruises CC BY: SS United States CC.0 State Library of QLD: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/StateLibQld_1_169487_United_States_%28ship%29.jpg Fantasy Cruise Ship: CC.0 Matt65 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22Fantasy%22_-_Half_Moon_Key,_2006.jpg Pexels: Video by Scott Unfried: https://www.pexels.com/video/historic-ship-queen-mary-16713400/ Membership: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join Tags: #Cruisenews #cunard #Qm2 #queenmary2 #cunardline #qe2 #oceanliner #oceanlinerdesigns #cruiseship