The RMS Queen Mary leaving port. The RMS Queen Elizabeth can be seen still docked. The ships were docked at Pier 90, located at the intersection of 50th and 12th streets.

During World War II these ships were used to carry troops across the Atlantic Ocean. After the war, both ships were converted for passenger use. The ships were own by Cunard White Star (now called Cunard Line).

Note: On the file "RMS Queen Elizabeth" listed as "HMS Queen Elizabeth"

Identifier
NYSA_B1598-99_B14F30_102685

Date Original
December 22 1948

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, Aerial photographic prints and negatives of New York State sites, 1941-1957, B1598-99. Box 14, Folder 30, Negative Number 102685.

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