QM2 Story
QM2 was introduced in 2003 to the great fanfare, as the largest, longest, grandes and most expensive ocean liner ever built. She replaced the beloved QE2 on the transatlantic run and has become a firm favourite around the world, her popularity soaring with eache new port she visits. Her interiors and fourteen spacious decks put QM2 head and shoulders above the rest and hark back to the golden age of ocean liners. Cunard experts Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross present the full story behind this great liner, from her concept as the next generation of ocean liner to her world-breaking achievements. With full colour photographs and fascinating facts, this is a must-have for all those who love ocean travel.
Maritime historians Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross have had a passion for ocean liners and cruise ships for most of their lives. Together they have written over a dozen books as well as countless articles and feature stories for both magazines and newspapers. Both authors have appeared on television news speaking about cruising, while Chris has featured as a history expert on TV and radio including the BBC, Sky News and ABC. Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross are authors of The Photographic Journey series and several books in the Story Series, as well as other popular titles including A Photographic History of P&O Cruises, A Photographic History of the Orient Line and The Evolution of The Transatlantic Liner. They maintain popular cruising and history websites at www.chrisframe.com.au and www.chriscunard.com