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I sent a detailed description and drawings to Carnival/Cunard of what I thought the ultimate QM2 design would be. From years of studying the Queen Mary and other ships, I took all that I learned and wrapped it all up into this design. I took some modern features from new cruise ships, some old features from the old liners of the past and I integrated some of the features of the original Queen Mary into this design. I think it would be a tremendous ship if it were built, but others may their own opinion of what a "modern" ocean liner should look like. I do like the Cunard artist conception of the new QM2 project, but I don't think that Cunard should copy the QE2's funnel design for the new ship. QE2's funnel is unique, which is what sets her apart from all the other ships out there, and I think Cunard should keep it that way. Why not build a new super ocean liner with an older, more traditional (classic Cunard) funnel design?
For revenue purposes, I understand why they would build the suites to stretch all the way aft, but I like my idea of those three blocked sections built into the hull to kind of break up the straightness. I think these blocked sections would give the new QM2 a sense of strength, not to mention, built-in expansion joints.
I also like the idea of the ocean view elevators, located on the third blocked section, which traverse 11 decks. ( I felt that this idea to have oceanview elevators was very unique, and now Holland America Line is building a new ship with this concept in mind.)
My QM2 design would be about 1160 feet long. Notice in the bow area a Queen Mary feature? That little dip or well in the forecastle section. I really like my bow design, it's very strong and powerful. Anyways, I'm proud of my design if you haven't figured that out already.
Below are the two designs, I'd love to hear feed back from some of you. What do you think?
Things I like about your QM2 - The traditional bow and fo'castle (however I doubt we will see that on QM2.)I also like your QM2's bridge.
I prefer the following on Cunard's Picture. The funnel, because it has more character, but I do think Cunard should make it a little more different to QE2's funnel. I also prefer the mast and superstructure of Cunard's design, it seems to flow better.
I too have drawn a picture of what I want QM2 to look like, unfortunately it is 1 meter long so it won't fit into my scanner.
Well done Barry and keep up the good work.
[This message has been edited by Cunard (edited 03-16-2000).]
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