RMS Queen Mary

Derek Burnett served as a Bellboy in the late 50’s on the Queen Mary

This is my grandpa, Bernard Pettman, with the certificate he received in the 50th Anniversary of the launch celebration. He ran the radio room. Janet Piers Celia

Her beloved Commodore Everette. Although he is no longer walking her famous teak clad decks or guiding people through her wood panelled lounges, his spirit remains everywhere onboard and many of us continue to reminisce about him and will do for many years to come. A legacy many of us hope for but few of us achieve. God Bless you Commodore.

Here’s a lovely bronze, high relief tray that I have in my collection.
It measures 5 – 3/16″ across.
SS Queen Mary not RMS and gives her tonnage. No manufacturer’s name, only what looks like “R d applied for” and the numbers 40797. Possibly an early souvenir made for sale prior to her maiden voyage? The ship relief is quite beautiful! Perhaps someone here might know more about it. 🛟⚓️🇬🇧

From father to son, my beautiful friend and last great cruise passenger Pamela, standing with Micheal Treasure Jones and his lovely partner Jill. Micheal is the eldest son of the late great Captain John Treasure Jones, who Pam spent much of the last great cruise getting to know, with him even taking her on tours of the ship. The Captains favorite quote to her “Be brave today Pam” as each day she took on a new adventure like climbing up the crows nest, ducking and diving in the engine rooms, exploring the boiler rooms and wondering through the almost never corridors.

Both Pam & her Mom dined with the Captain several times on the cruise, where joined by his wife Bell he would rejoice passengers with tales of his career with the Cunard Line. I’m so glad to be able to arrange this wonderful get together so Pam and Micheal could share such treasured memories of a Dad & Captain. A true gentleman and legend of the Queen Mary.

Came off the Queen to join the 66 strike.rejoyned her six weeks later.
Just a couple of my pay off slip of my 3 years on the old Mary.


In my humble opinion, the three most beautiful pieces of tourist class. I find there a much more pronounced art deco than in many cabin class establishments… with a special mention for the Cocktail bar!

Afternoon Tea on the deck of the second Mauretania cira 1960. Cakes and sweet treats are yet to be brought out by the deck steward. Under the original photo is a complete mock up showing how the tray was laid up by the stewards at the time, including placing the sugar bowl inside the waste bowl. The tea pots were designed to fill exactly two cups with the hot water jug allowing for a further two if a passenger so wished. Perfectly designed finished off with its elegant Bakelite tray.