One hundred years ago when passengers boarded the Lusitania on May 1, 1915, London was the most important city in the world. The Great War and World War II changed all that. Now New York is the place to be. This shift in attitudes seems to be reflected in the postings on Facebook during the Queen Mary II interactive cruise sponsorted by Cunard. Many are Englishmen who get a thrill from visiting the Big Apple. They are amazed at all the glowing, glittering lights at night, the world class shopping, and the tall skyscrapers, taller than any others in the world.
When the QM II enters a European port all the surrounding buildings seem to be smaller. But New York overwhelms even the largest passenger liner ever to cross the North Atlantic.
When the QM II enters a European port all the surrounding buildings seem to be smaller. But New York overwhelms even the largest passenger liner ever to cross the North Atlantic.