Queen Mary REPAIR Update & Year in Review | January 2024

I have a HUGE year-in-review update for you all today, I think you'll enjoy it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this repair update for January 2024!

#queenmary #oceanliner #steamship

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:40 January Update
6:29 2023 Repairs in Review
17:53 The Russian Scorpion Sub

Repair Update Playlist:

Thank you to @LMGVids for filming the footage for this update!

Some photos are courtesy of Milad Shafieezad from facebook.

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[AlextheHistorian]

ABOUT THE NOISE AT THE END: I know some folks will think Kris and I staged that noise, no we didn't. One of my friends told us afterward that he thinks it was something metal that had fallen down the nearby vertical ventilation hatch, it could have been...I don't know. But if I wanted to "stage" something, I would have put my full video editing skills to use and do something even scarier like a shadow creature or the face of a monster peaking through a window. We would have done something a bit more dramatic than Kris going: "woah what was that? Hello? Oh I think someone dropped a quarter." -I mean c'mon! Futhermore, if I wanted to do it for the views, I would have put it at the BEGINNING of the video where 70% of the viewers are still watching, not at the end when 35% are watching...and I wouldn't put it at the end of a repair update video, I would have made a video entirely separate where the audience would be clicking on it specifically to SEE ghost stuff. But I don't do that, because I'm not one of those people who stages ghost stuff for the views, I talk about history, and the repair of the Queen Mary. I only showed video like that at the end for the folks that might listen to that sound and think: "huh. well that's interesting."

[conrad]

Sounds like she’s on a much better path with the city directly in charge.

[brober]

Overjoyed to see Her Majesty getting TLC and looking ship shape again. The Queen Mary will last another 100 years!Thank you Alex!

[dianeunderhill]

I am in the UK and it is great the Queen Mary is getting the care she deserves. She and her sister were wonderful ships and did sterling service for Cunard and Britain during WW2. She was so fast the U-boats could not catch her! It is very much appreciated that the USA stepped in to save her and Long Beach bought her. It would have been sacrilege if she had been scrapped. Ships were built to be beautiful back in the thirties, not like the glitzy blobs that are cruise ships now! The British had much affection for the Queens and still do and are pleased the QE2 has also been saved and is now in Dubai. Hopefully she will have as long a life as Queen Mary. As a postscript. I hope the USS United States is saved also.

[QUADRAXIS]

Long Beach taking back control was the best thing that could have happened to her. I was worried I'd never get the chance to see her in person but now my hope is restored. One day...

[fshepinc]

Don't sell yourself short, Alex. I think you and your videos have had a lot to do with the resurgence of interest in the Queen. Thank you so much for what you have done, and continue to do, to preserve this piece of history.

[SAOS]

She looks better than she has for decades and people are falling in love with her again! You absolutely have a piece of the credit for her renewal. Thank you for the update. Happy new year!

[PaulHarsch]

In 1957, I celebrated my 11th birthday on the Queen Mary when traveling with my mother to meet with my father in England. I have a photo of me sitting on a couch before dinner. What a magnificent ship and I was able to visit the engine room and the bridge. Those were the days when such adventures were permitted.

[Aviatorpeck]

My father brother and myself watch the Queen Mary last voyage into Long Beach in 1967 from Cherry Park off Ocean Street!!! What a day

[mango]

Thank you for giving us a detailed review of the ships refurbishments that will ensure she lives on as a tourist destination that can be enjoyed by everyone.

[ScottBialcik]

This was some of the best news to come out of California in years !!!!

[wyster]

All the work they’ve been doing makes me so happy, it really feels like they’re rolling back the years of damage

[Sebastian-lkxz]

I'm german and a HUGE Fan of ships in general and especially of the Queen Mary. Im glad to hear that the old lady is getting taken care of. When my son is getting older, I will make a trip with him to Long Beach, only to see the Queen Mary. To this time I will dream of it. Maybe we will be able to see United States too.

[alexjohn]

I live in Brisbane, Australia and visited the QM in 2012, which I never thought I would have the opportunity of doing and was quite shocked even back then as to how run down the ship was. It's so great to see her being taken care of properly and I hope to one day return to see her in all her glory! Thanks so much for these video updates, you do such a great job!

[MrPolitical]

I went to visit the Queen Mary back in 1972 with my Uncle. I will never forget the amazing woodwork, brass work, and interior decor. I have watched many YouTube videos of the Queen Mary from when it was first built. Serving thousands of US soldiers during WW2 was the highlight of its glory days. Keep the repair and restoration projects going. Preserve the natural beauty and historic value of the Queen Mary. I was born in Long Beach and hope the City will continue to support all the worthwhile projects.

[bruce]

Thank you for your YouTube coverage of this majestic beauty! She deserves to be renovated. And a great memory to me she is!

[ManWhoLovesTheMary]

A candy shop is so on point with the ship’s past. All those toffee tins from the past in many of our collections are cheering right now.

I am perhaps most syked about the replica/look-alike linoleum floors in the Observation Bar.

I remember when the OG Drawing Room had that THICK ‘70s popcorn ceiling. The shop owners were eager to see it gone for good. I also remember an article I read from 1992 that discussed the ship potentially being scrapped. But it was emphasized that it would be really bad for the economy and tourism because of what a draw the ship is to Long Beach. Need to find it for reference. But it amazed me in the best way.

Long-term goals: I want to see a vintage TUG BOAT by the Queen Mary in place of the submarine. Give an appearance of it leading the ship out to sea.

I also noticed at 14:57 that they added some very thoughtful and intelligent looking carpet trim around the borders of the space. Like what they did with flooring in the past and..certainly did on the Queen Mary. Dang. They really are doing what they can with what they have!! We haven’t seen that kind of care and attention…since when?

You’d think having an annual membership, I’d go far more often. But that’s #adulting for yeh. Treating an aunt to the ship in late January, though. Spreading Queen Mary cheer everywhere. And it will FINALLY give me a chance to wear, for the first time, my 1958 grey/pink-faded window paned suit. 2024, let’s

No better way to watch this update video than in an original Cunard tea cup and saucer.

[coltonpeters]

Thank you very much for this video Alex! My fiancé & I haven’t been on the Queen since 2019😅 so thank you for clarifying all the hoobla on the negative articles we’ve seen over the years being residents. But what I think I love most is that all of us can tell you love & appreciate this Historical Landmark much like your followers do! We look forward to more updates on the Queen Mary👍 my fiancé & I are booked to stay there this weekend & we couldn’t be more excited knowing the ship has been in great care the past couple of years. Thank you for your content Alex!!!!🎉

[Iamnotsocial]

I'm so glad they are restoring the Queen Mary! I doubt many people know the rich history of the ship! It is amazing! I got married in the wedding chapel back in 1983, and had my reception in the Windsor room, What a great experience! I just wish they would have kept the Spruce Goose! What a mistake that was letting her go! Long live the Queen!

[christophergerety]

Just toured the Queen Mary with my son. We took the history tour. It was a great time! Especially loved the bar/lounge, the promenade deck, and the ballroom! Plan on staying at the hotel on the next LA visit.