History
8 Jun 1998 | 'Project Queen Mary' announced and initial plans for a new liner unveiled. |
5 Nov 1999 | General plans completed and first images released. |
10 Mar 2000 | Letter of intent signed with Chantiers de L'Atlantique in France. |
6 Nov 2000 | Formal contract signed. |
16 Jan 2002 | First sheet of steel cut. |
4 Jul 2002 | Keel laying ceremony Captain Ronald W Warwick appointed Master Designate. |
21 Mar 2003 | Float out. |
25 Sep 2003 | First sea trials. |
7 Nov 2003 | Second sea trials. Speeds of 30knots reached. |
22 Dec 2003 | Formal hand-over of QM2 to Cunard Line. |
26 Dec 2003 | Maiden arrival in home port of Southampton, England. |
8 Jan 2004 | Queen Mary 2 named by HM Queen Elizabeth II |
12 Jan 2004 | Departure on Maiden Voyage from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale, USA. |
16 Apr 2004 | Maiden Transatlantic Westbound crossing to New York. |
25 Apr 2004 | Historic Eastbound Transatlantic crossing in tandem with QE2. |