RMS Mauretania, ocean liner being launched 1938

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RMS Mauretania, ocean liner being launched 1938

The launch of the RMS Mauretania unveiled the name by Lady Bates, wife of the Chairman of the Cunard White Star taking place at Cammell Laird's yard, Birkenhead. She was one of the first ships built for the newly formed Cunard-White Star company following the merger in April 1934 of the Cunard and White Star Line. Date: 28th July 1938

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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

1830s 1938 Bates Birkenhead Cammell Ceremony Cunard Launched Launching Liners Mauretania Steamer Transatlantic Yard

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