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Launch of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, Clydebank, 1967
Photograph of crowds cheering the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 as she goes down the slipway at the Clydebank shipyard of John Brown & Company. To the right of the picture, television cameras on crane broadcast event live to the nation.
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 on River Clyde after launch, 1967
Photograph of crowds at the Clydebank shipyard of John Brown & Company watching Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 be towed along the River Clyde after her launch.
Bow and anchors of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, Clydebank, 1968
Photograph of bow and anchors of Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 at Clydebank shipyard of John Brown & Company.
Swedish visitor to Clydebank with QE2 whisky, 1968 (RMS Queen Elizabeth 2)
Photograph of a visiting Swedish delegate packing whisky bottled for RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 in his luggage.
Swedish visitors to Clydebank, 1968
Photograph of Swedish delegation visiting RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 and Clydebank.
Dance troup from the Philippines visit QE2, 1968 (RMS Queen Elizabeth 2)
Photograph of a visit by dancers from the Philippines to RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.
QE2 on sea trials, 1968 (RMS Queen Elizabeth 2)
Photograph of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 undergoing sea trials.
