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Queen Mary ocean liner: Lifeboats & gravity davits
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Queen Mary ocean liner: Lifeboats & gravity davits
Lifeboats built to carry 145 passagers, more than the total accommodated in the first Cunarder, " Britannia" : One of the Queen Marys 24 large lifeboats, with gravity davits in lowering position and (for the first time power-driven petrol tanks). Date: 1936
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This photograph showcases the impressive Queen Mary ocean liner, with its 24 large lifeboats and gravity davits, anchored in a tranquil body of water. The Queen Mary, a marvel of maritime engineering, was launched in 1936 and was the largest ocean liner in service at the time. Each of these lifeboats was built to carry an impressive capacity of 145 passengers, surpassing the total accommodated in the first Cunarder, the Britannia. The image reveals one of the Queen Mary's lifeboats in its lowering position, with the gravity davits in full display. This design innovation was a significant improvement from the traditional method of manually launching lifeboats. The gravity davits utilized the ship's gravity to lower the lifeboats, making the process faster and more efficient. Moreover, for the first time, these lifeboats were equipped with power-driven petrol tanks, ensuring a reliable means of propulsion in case of emergency. This diagrammatic photograph offers a unique perspective on the intricate details of the lifeboats and their davits, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history of ocean liner design and the importance of safety measures during the golden age of transatlantic travel. The Queen Mary's impressive lifeboat capacity and innovative gravity davits were essential components of its legendary status as a symbol of luxury and safety on the high seas.
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