Photograph of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Sir Basil Smallpiece, walks alongside the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 before launch at the shipyard of John Brown & Company, Clydebank. Also shows John Rannie, Managing Director of John Brown & Co.

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.

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.

Photograph of bow and anchors of Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 at Clydebank shipyard of John Brown & Company.

Photograph of a visiting Swedish delegate packing whisky bottled for RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 in his luggage.

Photograph of Swedish delegation visiting RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 and Clydebank.

Photograph of a visit by dancers from the Philippines to RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.

Photograph of RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 undergoing sea trials.

Photograph of theatre bar lounge on the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth II.