Queen Mary Research Paper

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The Queen Mary is a famous boat that transported many people during its lifetime. When the Queen Mary was being built in 1930, it was going to be named Queen Victoria after King George’s mother, Queen Victoria, but when asking for King George’s blessing he changed it to Queen Mary after his wife.The queen Mary was not only a voyage ship for the emigrants but also a ship for the army during the WW2 in which the ship saved many lives. .Queen Mary’s first trip was in May 27, 1936 from Southampton, England.The Queen Mary also held many immigrants during their trip to the USA. After the first trip she was named the largest and fastest boat and set a new speed record which was held for a total of fourteen years. Once World War Ⅱ had begun the Queen Mary had to stop her trips. The army needed a fast ship and used the Queen Mary. She was striped of her beautiful color and painted grey. With her new color she also got a new name., “Grey Ghost”. The Grey Ghost helped in the war from March 1940 to September 1946.” August 2 - 7, 1942 First time a complete division was carried on any ship. First Armored Infantry Division (15,125 troops,

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