Queen Mary Will Host Press Conference and Special Event to Celebrate the Ship's 80th Anniversary - September 26, 2014 @ 4:00 PM, Grand Salon

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Queen Mary celebrates her 80th Anniversary with a 600-pound replica cake sculpted to such detail that it shows the rivets on her hull. Created by celebrity baker and master pastry chef Jose Barajas, the unique confection will be shared by all those attending. Admission to the ship will be free between 10:00 - 7:00 PM with other discounts available on this special day. The replica cake is made as close to scale as flour and frosting will allow — with lifeboats, railings, funnels and other details presented in one edible and magnificent toast to the world's most revered passenger ship. Contained in one slice will be a Queen Mary token enabling that fortunate cake-eater to enjoy a luxury Trans-Atlantic voyage aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2!               

Cake Length: 15 ft. cake – 20 ft. Overall Presentation Length

Cake Weight: 600 lbs. Approximately

Cake Construction: Thirty 24x18" White Sheet Cakes

Icing: White-Chocolate Buttercream

Sculpting: Modeling-Chocolate and Fondant, 200 lbs. Approximately

Flour: 100 lbs.

Buttercream: 100 lbs.

Butter: 80 lbs.

Sugar: 50 lbs.

Raspberry preserves: 10 lbs.

DETAILS: http://www.queenmary.com/history/launch

About the Queen Mary     
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary features award-winning restaurants, historical attractions, numerous special event salons and 346 staterooms.

SOURCE The Queen Mary