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End of the Queen Elizabeth.

Source :
TIME Magazine; 1/24/1972, Vol. 99 Issue 4, p28-28, 1/4p
Publication Year :
1972

Abstract

The article focuses on the ship that was formerly known as Queen Elizabeth, which was burned while it was anchored outside the harbor of Hong Kong, China. It states that the ship, which was named after Queen Mother of Great Britain, was the grandest and world's largest passenger liner in 1938. It says that the ship was renamed as Seawise University when it was bought by shipping magnate C. Y. Tung. However, the ship was broke down by fire that was believed to be a sabotage and arson.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
99
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
53809040