Technical Information about the QE2 Gross Tonnage: 70,327 tons Length: 963 feet Beam: 105 feet Draft: 32 Feet Height: 204 feet 1.5 inches Passenger Capacity: 1,900 Crew: 1,015 Cruising Speed: 28.5 knots Cost to Build: $56,700,000 Million * Decks: 13 Ship Builder: John Brown Shipyard, in Scotland Keel Laid: July 5th, 1965 Hand-over to Cunard: April 18th, 1969 Maiden Voyage: May 2nd, 1969 Propulsion: 9-cylinder 58/64 medium speed turbo-charged diesels, driving two 400-ton electric motors

QE2's History Itineraries Photo Album CDC Score Articles Technical Info Deck Plans Ship's Log * About $835,500,000 Million has been invested in QE2 to upgrade and refit her over the years since she was built.  Also, remember that the $56 Million spent in 1969 is equal to about $350 Million in today's economy.