RMS Queen Mary

Early history

There was already a "Clyde steamer" named Queen Mary, so Cunard reached agreement with the owners that the existing steamer would be renamed TS Queen Mary II, and in 1934 the new liner was launched by Her Majesty as RMS Queen Mary.

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In August 1936 Queen Mary captured the Blue Riband from Normandie with an average speed of 30.14 knots (55.82 km/h). Normandie reclaimed the honour in 1937, but Queen Mary once again claimed the riband at an average speed of 30.99 knots (57.39 km/h).

Related Topics:
Blue Riband - Knots

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