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Queen Elizabeth 2 Pocket Companion

1975, North America Edition.

A delightful look at life aboard QE2 in her absolute heyday.

"This booklet has been written for the express purpose of helping you to get acquainted with all the facilities and comforts available in the most marvellous ship in the world."

"Queen Elizabeth 2 carries approximately 20,000 bottles of wine from the rare and noble chateau-bottled vintages to agreeable carafe wines"

"Operating Queen Elizabeth 2 at sea is a full-time job for a crew of over 950..."

"The club is a travelling version of the famous Sportsman Club of London, and has its own attractive bar"

"Cigars and cigarettes are available in most of the bars and public rooms"

"Queen Elizabeth 2 is one of the safest ships afloat. In every case, she exceeds all required fire and safety regulations."

"... if you would like a deck chair during the whole voyage for your sole use, you can reserve through the Deck Steward, at a nominal charge."

"There is even a picture transmission service on board (for black and white pictures only)."

"Queen Elizabeth 2 is stabilised and computerised and has the latest weather prediction equipment - no weather worries for her!  But if you would like to know the weather forecast, just dial 0"

• Stairways are alphabetic, starting with A at the front.
• Odd numbered rooms to starboard, evens to port.
• low numbers forward, high numbers aft
• Stairways are colour-coded (on the map, and for real)
• Accommodation decks start with 1 at the top, and go down to 5.