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Queen of the seas

The Queen Mary has long been a symbol of speed, luxury, and impeccable British service on the high seas.

Reports that the venerable liner, which has been in service since 1936, was to be retired struck a nostalgic note in many of us.

But the Cunard line, influenced by unpleasant economic facts and not sentiment, has decided to keep the Queen Mary in service until next Spring at least.