Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Queen Elizabeth
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
1. Queen Elizabeth Marker
Built by John Brown & Co., Clydesbank, Glasgow; the largest passenger ship in the world at the time. Left the Clyde for New York under wartime conditions, 27 February 1940. Served as troopship 1940-1946. Refitted for passenger service 1946; F.V. Southampton-New York, 16 October 1946. Retired from service in 1968. Sold to Hong Kong buyer and converted to floating university. Caught fire and capsized while undergoing renovations in Hong Kong Harbor 1972. Her wreck was deemed an obstruction and she was scrapped where she lay.
Years – 40, (1946-68)
Gross Tonnage – 83, 673
Size – 1,031 ft. x 118 ft.
Propulsion – Quadruple screw, turbines
Cruising speed – 29 knots
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1940.
Location. 40° 45.908′ N, 73° 59.914′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It can be reached from West Street west of East 47th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hudson River Greenway near Pier 88, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SS United States (here, next to this marker); La Touraine (here,
this page online
Also see . . .
1. RMAS Queen Elizabeth. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Queen Elizabeth in Torrance. The Captains Table Website entry:
A plaque identical to that in NYC and her anchor are on outdoor display in Tonnance CA. (Submitted on March 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
2. Queen Elizabeth Marker
The circular overlook between Piers 86 and 88.
Louis Gardella, via Wikipedia, October 30, 1968
3. The last voyage of RMS Queen Elizabeth, October 30, 1968
Barry Loigman, M.D. via Wikipedia, 1972
4. Queen Elizabeth Wreck, 1972
Seawise University, ex-Queen Elizabeth, in Hong Kong Victoria Harbour.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 19, 2019
5. Queen Elizabeth's remains in NYC
The ship's "QE" on display in the lobby of 88 Water Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
