Former luxury liner now used for movie set

Reuters, December 21, 1974. "The ocean liner Queen Mary, once the pride of Britain's transatlantic fleet, as found a new job in retirement -- as a film star. ... The ship has been turned upside down (The Poseidon Adventure), terrorized by a werewolf (The Night Stalker) and had comedienne Lucille Ball sing and dance on the foredeck (Mame). ..."

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The Queen Mary Has Become Waterfront Rejuvenation Symbol

New York Times, December 22, 1974. "... Regular staterooms cost $22 to $35 (children under 12 free). Suites run from $75 to $210 oer night for four bedrooms, two parlors and two maids' quarters. That does not cover meals at the ship's five restaurants, which range from the Sir Winston Churchill (New York Steak Prime Minister, $8.25) to the Observation Lounge (Polish sausage, $1,10). ..."

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Antiques on Camera and Behind Every Door

Eve M. Kahn, New York Times, January 26, 2012. "... On ABC last month 'The Great Big American Auction' starred Ty Pennington, the deeply tanned host of 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.' He spent a week gathering a dozen antiques and collectibles for sale. The Dallas company Heritage Auctions had the event filmed on the Queen Mary ocean liner, now a hotel and tourist attraction moored at Long Beach, Calif. ..."

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Disneyland Hotel Marina

This blog, "The Original Disneyland Hotel," which "covers the evolution of the Disneyland Hotel" from 1955 to 1989, says the model ship used for the S.S. Poseidon "was berthed in the marina at the Disneyland Hotel." Hit the link for photos.

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Most Luxurious Cruise Cabins

Carolyn Spencer Brown, The Daily Traveler, October 31, 2011. "... All of these - and I've stayed in them - are superb for a variety of reasons, including an elegant ambience [sic], fun tech toys, lavish bathrooms, walk-in closets, and extra services of butlers and other handlers. ..."

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Faked or Fake: Paranormal Files

Episode 201: Original Case Footage: Queen Mary Ghost

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SS Poseidon Model at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum

Irwin Allen’s Flight 612, April 10, 2009. "... We couldn’t believe it, the sheer size alone was a spectacle to behold! ... We talked with the curator of the museum and found out the model has been there for 25 years, and has wheels on the wooden base. Apparently, 20th century fox’s prop department was starting to overflow, and the museum was able to obtain it. ..."