QM2

AUSTRALIAN AUTHORS By the 1970s it looked as if QE2 would be the last of the great transatlantic ocean liners. However, over three decades later the world watched in awe as Queen Mary 2, the largest, longest, grandest and most expensive ocean liner ever to be constructed, set sail on her maiden voyage in 2004. With 14 decks and beautiful lounges, dining rooms and ballrooms, QM2 evokes the glamour of the golden age of ocean travel. QM2: A Photographic Journey allows the reader to experience this unique vessel from the comfort of their own home, with numerous photographs of each of QM2's public rooms as well as stunning exterior shots and behind the scenes access. AUTHORS: Chris Frame AND Rachelle Cross live in Western Australia, where they work as a marketing executive and bookseller respectively. They have a passion for the great ocean liners and embark on cruises whenever possible. They have previously written QE2, QM2, QV and QE: A Photographic Journey as well as the Cunard, QE2 and QM2 Story, and The Evolution of the Transatlantic Liner for The History Press. SELLING POINTS: . New edition heavily updated to reflect the extensive changes of the 2016 'Remastered' refit . A full-colour record of every aspect of this glamorous liner . With quirky and amusing anecdotes and stories looking back over the life of QM2 . Delightfully complemented by little- known facts and interesting information from Commodore R. W. Warwick, QM2's first captain . New foreword by Dr Stephen Payne (OBE) and new Afterword by Captain Chris Wells . Well-known authors granted exclusive behind the scenes access to create this stunning tribute 160 col illustrations

Maritime historians Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross have had a passion for ocean liners and cruise ships for most of their lives. Together they have written over a dozen books as well as countless articles and feature stories for both magazines and newspapers. Both authors have appeared on television news speaking about cruising, while Chris has featured as a history expert on TV and radio including the BBC, Sky News and ABC. Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross are authors of The Photographic Journey series and several books in the Story Series, as well as other popular titles including A Photographic History of P&O Cruises, A Photographic History of the Orient Line and The Evolution of The Transatlantic Liner. They maintain popular cruising and history websites at and

By the 1970s it looked as if QE2 would be the last of the great transatlantic ocean liners. However, over three decades later the world watched in awe as Queen Mary 2, the largest, longest, grandest and most expensive ocean liner ever to be constructed, set sail on her maiden voyage in 2004. With 14 decks and beautiful lounges, dining rooms and a ballroom, QM2 evokes the glamour of the golden age of ocean travel. QM2: A Photographic Journey allows the reader to experience this unique vessel from the comfort of their own home, with numerous photographs of each of QM2's public rooms as well as stunning exterior shots and behind the scenes access. This revised edition has been extensively updated to reflect the 2016 refit, with many new photographs from around the ship.

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