Winston Churchill Paintings Exhibition For Queen Mary 80th Anniversary

Press Conference

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May 26, 2016, 02:31 ET

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Queen Mary (www.queenmary.com) made her maiden voyage May 27, 1936. The 80th anniversary of that event will be celebrated on the ship.

MAY 27: 10:30 AM Queen Mary Well Deck / Bow Area
11:00 AM Press Conference Begins

Launched on Scotland's River Clyde in 1934, the most advanced passenger ship of the era endured over two years 'fitting out' before her maiden voyage began on May 27, 1936. A day to remember in celebration of an unforgettable occasion - the Queen Mary's 80th Anniversary, May 27, 2016.

Sir Winston Churchill had a life-long connection to the Queen Mary. He was there at her launch and maiden sailing; used the ship as his 'war-room' at sea; and traveled aboard in peacetime.

Well known as a political icon and wartime leader, Winston Churchill was also a gifted artist.

In recognition of Churchill's relationship to the Queen Mary and the 80th maiden voyage anniversary his great-grandson Randolph Churchill will dedicate a new Churchill paintings exhibition on the ship. The collection includes paintings and personal mementoes.

Loaned by the Churchill family and National Churchill Museum, the priceless collection will be presented in a new gallery space. Media access to the exhibit will follow the press conference.

Public viewing begins later that day.

NOTE: In recognition of the 80th Anniversary public admission to the ship will be complimentary, Friday - May 27.

http://www.queenmary.com/events/free-admission-day/

CONTACTS: Johanna Felix [email protected] / 860-655-4221

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SOURCE The Queen Mary