Queensway Bay in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Queen Mary Propeller
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Queen Mary Propeller Marker
The Queen Mary was launched on September 28, 1934, and made her maiden voyage May 27, 1936. This is one of the four matched propellers which drove the vessel on her 14,555 mile "Last Great Cruise" from Southampton to Long Beach, October 31 - December 9, 1967. Of manganese bronze, the propellers were milled from 50-ton castings. Each is 18 feet in diameter and weights 32 tons.
This monument erected by the Queen Mary Club of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Queen Mary Club was organized April 1968 to perpetuate the historic achievements and traditions of the Queen Mary and to contribute to her ultimate success as an international tourist attraction.
Dedicated December 9, 1973
Erected 1973 by Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 33° 45.027′ N, 118° 11.502′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Queensway Bay. It is at the intersection of Windsor Way and Queens Highway on Windsor Way. Located near the parking structure
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Long Beach Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); R.M.S. Queen Mary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anti-Aircraft Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); G.A.R. Civil War Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Evolution of a Skyline (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Their Honor (approx. Ύ mile away); Transpacific Yacht Race (approx. 0.8 miles away); Easter Island Moai (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.
Regarding Queen Mary Propeller. There are three other propellers. One is in storage nearby, not open to the public. One is still on the stern of the ship, with a viewing room accessible during tours. One is on display in San Pedro, north of the Maritime Museum.
The Queen Mary had 4 massive propellers (or screws) to propel her through the waters at incredible speed. Each propeller was driven independently by its own turbine engine and was made of manganese bronze. The first set of propellers each measured 20 feet across and weighed 35 tons; however,
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2024
2. Queen Mary Propeller and Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Queen Mary propeller on display in San Pedro.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2024
3. Queen Mary Propeller and Marker
Photographed by Mitock & Sons
4. Queen Mary Propeller and Marker
This postcard shows the original display of the propeller & marker, circa 1973.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Queen Mary Propeller
A tour of the Queen Mary includes viewing one of the propellers, underwater.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
