All photos Copyright Rob O'Brien 2008 & 2009
Today the ship is part of the Long Beach skyline, since opening day on May 8th 1971. Left, sunlight still manages to glisten off a hull built more than some 60 years ago. (Right) The QUEEN MARY looks majestic with her lights glowing at dusk hours.
A "real" bridge, full of traditional wood and brass, a thing of the past and absent in most modern day passengers ships. .
Looking down a long passageway from a unusual vantage point, in a canyon of original wood paneling. The handrails to help passengers walk during rough seas is actually made of plastic, a luxury item back in the 1930's.
Precursor to the modern cruise ship "Atrium"- the Piccadlily Circus on board QUEEN MARY, looking forward.
At night and a perfect time to explore decks upon decks and locate legendary "ghosts."
Looking aft towards the mighty face/bridge, from her well deck and anchor windlass gear. The teak decks are for the most part in good condition.
The QUEEN MARY is at the pier on her final call at New York in September 1967. Rob O'Brien collection
The former 1st Class Main Lounge on Promenade Deck looking forward, lit by natural and artificial light from overhead.
The former 1st Class Dining Room, a gorgeous location to the current home of a very impressive Sunday Brunch.
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The funnels of the MARY are not the originals as they were severely rusted and were replaced before she opened in 1971.
The QUEEN MARY at New York with tug at her bows in September 1963. Rob O'Brien collection
The ship with flags flying at an unknown location. Photo: Copyright Ron Baker
