green.herbs Posted May 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have read reports that a Las Vegas entertainment company wants to buy the Queen Mary and restore her for transatlantic service. Ridiculous in my opinion but we will see what happens :rolleyes:. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-queen-mary30-2009apr30,0,4348400.story http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/search/4339359.Plans_to_return_Queen_Mary_t%20%20%20o_the_seas/ http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around_town/the_scene/The-Queen-May-Sale-Again.html http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/a-clockwork-orange/ho-hum-another-young-oc-bizman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I heard that they were turning her into a spaceship and she was going to form the residential part of the International Space Station. I can't find where to buy shares though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2009 http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=976668 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Liner Fan Posted May 11, 2009 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I heard that they were turning her into a spaceship and she was going to form the residential part of the International Space Station. I can't find where to buy shares though. Maybe the space aliens can move aboard and share the Queen Mary with the ghosts already aboard the Queen Mary :D Regards,Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted May 11, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Pipe dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Liner Fan Posted May 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Pipe dream.... Speaking of pipedreams,here is another pipedream http://www.sstitan.org Regards,Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
534 Posted May 11, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You guys all have it wrong! They're going to bring her up the Sacramento River and dock her next to the Delta King :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfbearcat Posted May 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Insane..and will never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinema15 Posted May 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Talk in Jersey is Six Flags Great Adventure is going to use her as their newest attraction. Six Flags, More Fun, Queen Mary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I heard that it was a really really old boat that had been pensioned off years ago, cut and hacked about at various times and suffered years of neglect and abuse and if it burned to the waterline tonight the owners would fall on their knees in gratitude to whatever gods or fates they give their allegiance. Well that's what I heard. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted May 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I heard that it was a really really old boat that had been pensioned off years ago, cut and hacked about at various times and suffered years of neglect and abuse and if it burned to the waterline tonight the owners would fall on their knees in gratitude to whatever gods or fates they give their allegiance. Well that's what I heard. Gari Gazza ma man! maybe they could ditch a couple of the funnels and other stuff to lessen her draft a bit, and operate her doing nice little tours from Goole down to Hull (maybe Grimsby on a good day). That shouldn't put too much strain on the old dear. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Gazza ma man! maybe they could ditch a couple of the funnels and other stuff to lessen her draft a bit, and operate her doing nice little tours from Goole down to Hull (maybe Grimsby on a good day). That shouldn't put too much strain on the old dear. J Brill idea J. Chop of them stem and stern make her into a Ro- Ro get a lot of eastern European lorries (trucks for the cousins) in her. The first class dining saloon could be the drivers' bar. She could chunter up and down to the Isle of Mann in the summer. Lots of possibilities. Could do party trips from Goole, lotsa party people there J. Gerry and the Pacemakers theme cruises. Des O'Connor and Cliff Richards memorial trips. And on and on and on. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstitan Posted May 21, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hello Jerry, I have noticed your posts on a few different sites regarding my organization's plans to create history with Titan, a vessel I envision as the world's largest liner, a ship which will truly carry on the legacy of Titanic for future generations, while assisting many of the world's sick and needy children along the way. We are a non-profit. I am working very diligently in recent weeks within my network to see to it that this dream slowly becomes reality, and these efforts are beginning to pay off in many respects. To inform you, Titan will not be a bank or investment funded project. My network of individuals currently working towards this goal has among them multiple members of some of the wealthiest Americans. Our goal of raising the initial amount needed to secure full design, and initial construction will be in place by winter 2009-10, and I anticipate that contstruction will indeed take place beginning by mid-2010. I understand that you may have your doubts, and I can respect your concerns, but the reality of the situation is that this project is moving forward. I certainly am available to answer personally any questions you may have as this effort continues to gain momentum. Sincerely, Joseph Ricker Chairman SS Titan Foundation admin@sstitan.org quote=Cruise Liner Fan;19485873]Speaking of pipedreams,here is another pipedream http://www.sstitan.org Regards,Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted May 21, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dear Mr Ricker, Are you a newly-impoverished MP? Sir Martin Cut-price moat cleaning a speciality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted May 21, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dear Mr Ricker, Are you a newly-impoverished MP? Sir Martin Cut-price moat cleaning a speciality Don't go there Sir M - this man is clearly attempting to break into your very own market niche. By the way, how is your scheme to revive the packet steamer service from Goole to Rotterdam going? I understand you intended to use the revitalised SS United States on the service with a call at Norwich en route. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted May 21, 2009 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I understand you intended to use the revitalised SS United States on the service with a call at Norwich en route. Is it ice-strengthened? Sir Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laconia Posted May 21, 2009 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hello Jerry, I have noticed your posts on a few different sites regarding my organization's plans to create history with Titan, a vessel I envision as the world's largest liner, a ship which will truly carry on the legacy of Titanic for future generations, while assisting many of the world's sick and needy children along the way. We are a non-profit. I am working very diligently in recent weeks within my network to see to it that this dream slowly becomes reality, and these efforts are beginning to pay off in many respects. To inform you, Titan will not be a bank or investment funded project. My network of individuals currently working towards this goal has among them multiple members of some of the wealthiest Americans. Our goal of raising the initial amount needed to secure full design, and initial construction will be in place by winter 2009-10, and I anticipate that contstruction will indeed take place beginning by mid-2010. I understand that you may have your doubts, and I can respect your concerns, but the reality of the situation is that this project is moving forward. I certainly am available to answer personally any questions you may have as this effort continues to gain momentum. Sincerely, Joseph Ricker Chairman SS Titan Foundation admin@sstitan.org Are you completely insane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted May 21, 2009 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Are you completely insane? Now now Laconia. Stop shilly shallying. Why not just come right out and ask a direct question? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted May 21, 2009 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Is it ice-strengthened? Sir Martin I believe she isn't but, with the amount of cash you are proposing to chuck around, I don't see that it would be a problem to upgrade her ice class, at least sufficiently to make sure she could cope with any large bits breaking off the Great Yarmouth Ice Shelf. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovccruiser Posted May 21, 2009 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Are you completely insane? No, complete insanity would be unable to type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laconia Posted May 21, 2009 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2009 No, complete insanity would be unable to type I give you, in refutation of your argument, the Daily Mail. QED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted May 21, 2009 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I give you, in refutation of your argument, the Daily Mail. QED. And the Grauniad - no, perhaps not. Forget that one. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 21, 2009 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hello Jerry, I have noticed your posts on a few different sites regarding my organization's plans to create history with Titan, a vessel I envision as the world's largest liner, a ship which will truly carry on the legacy of Titanic for future generations. Sincerely, Joseph Ricker Chairman SS Titan Foundation admin@sstitan.org quote=Cruise Liner Fan;19485873]Speaking of pipedreams,here is another pipedream http://www.sstitan.org Regards,Jerry By an amazing coincidence I have this week been approached by several Nigerian gentlemen offering me vast sums of money in exchange for a trifling amount to cover transfer expenses. As I have enough for my immediate needs I will gladly forward details of your bank a/c to them or provide you with their address that you may conclude the deal yourself. Think nothing of it Old Man. A Philanthropic Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal101 Posted May 21, 2009 #24 Share Posted May 21, 2009 By an amazing coincidence I have this week been approached by several Nigerian gentlemen offering me vast sums of money in exchange for a trifling amount to cover transfer expenses. As I have enough for my immediate needs I will gladly forward details of your bank a/c to them or provide you with their address that you may conclude the deal yourself. Think nothing of it Old Man. A Philanthropic Gari Gari, I would guess that your chances of getting "vast sums of money" from the Nigerian bank are equal to the chance of this Titan venture being a non-profit organization. Off to figure out what kind of internet scam I might perpetrate to enhance my now almost defunct retirement fund . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 21, 2009 #25 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Gari' date=' I would guess that your chances of getting "vast sums of money" from the Nigerian bank are equal to the chance of this Titan venture being a non-profit organization. quote'] I am surprised and saddened by your reply Elizabeth, there is far too much cynicism about these days. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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