Ocean
Liner
(Converted to Troop Transport during WWII)
Justin Taylan 2004
History
This luxury liner was converted to a troop transport. Refitted
as a troop ship, her capacity increased from 2,410 to 5,500, Queen
Mary carried troops to the war, including a Pacific cruise. She survived
a collision at sea, carried the most people ever.
Museum
Purchased by the city of Long Beach, it is permanantly docked at Long
Beach and open to the public and is open to the public for tours
and events.
