R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth - September 27, 1938

On this day in 1938, the second great Cunard Queen, R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth,was launched at the John Brown Shipyard into the River Clyde, almost four years to the day of the launch of Queen Mary.  Launching video can briefly be seen here.

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=13459

http://www.relevantsearchscotland.co.uk/ships/ships/042queenelizabeth.html