Scary Places: RMS Queen Mary

While thinking about scary places, I remembered the RMS Queen Mary. When I think of the word “ocean liner,” usually something along the lines of the Love Boat comes to mind. But apparently, there are some disturbing happenings going on in the Queen Mary. The RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic for 31 years (1936 until 1967). Like the RMS Queen Elizabeth, her running mate, the Queen Mary helped transport troops during World War II. She was the third largest ocean liner in the world and at times, could carry as many as 16,000 men to war. In 1942, … Continue reading

Free Admission to the Queen Mary

Do you live in Southern California? Through April 30, California residents get free admission to the Queen Mary. If you don’t have plans for Sunday or Monday, it’s a nice outing. The normal price is $22.95. For what it is, that’s pretty steep. But FREE is a fantastic price. When it’s a freebie, I usually print out the press release in case the ticket taker hasn’t seen it. The Queen Mary tour is self-guided. In other words, you go at your own pace, spend as much or as little time as you want in each part of the ship. If … Continue reading