Special Guest Talk: Cunard and the Queens
Join Chris Frame on a journey into the past about the transatlantic race that resulted in the construction of the original Cunard Queens.
Join Chris Frame on an image packed journey into the past to learn about the transatlantic race that resulted in the construction of the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. This fast-paced and engaging lecture details how and why the Cunard Queens were built, their impact on the global recovery from the Great Depression and their outstanding service during World War II, including their wartime conversion by the Cockatoo Docks right here in Sydney harbour. Trace the Queens’ contribution to the tourism boom in the 1940s and 50s, as well as their decline and eventual retirement. With wonderful historic video, this lecture can’t be missed!
Tickets: $10 / Free for Museum Members- Enter your promo code at checkout.
Join Chris Frame on a journey into the past about the transatlantic race that resulted in the construction of the original Cunard Queens.
Join Chris Frame on an image packed journey into the past to learn about the transatlantic race that resulted in the construction of the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. This fast-paced and engaging lecture details how and why the Cunard Queens were built, their impact on the global recovery from the Great Depression and their outstanding service during World War II, including their wartime conversion by the Cockatoo Docks right here in Sydney harbour. Trace the Queens’ contribution to the tourism boom in the 1940s and 50s, as well as their decline and eventual retirement. With wonderful historic video, this lecture can’t be missed!
Tickets: $10 / Free for Museum Members- Enter your promo code at checkout.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
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Location
The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
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