OVERHAUL FOR CUNARD GIANT

The video discusses the annual overhaul of the Queen Mary at Southampton's King George V Dry Dock. The process involves over 2,000 workers and lasts five weeks, focusing on both the hull and interior. The ship's furniture, fittings, and soft furnishings are thoroughly checked and cleaned. An extensive inventory of china, glass, and plate is also inspected. The overhaul, costing between half and three-quarters of a million pounds, ensures the ship is as immaculate as on her maiden voyage. Once completed, the Queen Mary will resume her transatlantic voyages.

What is the primary purpose of the Queen Mary's annual overhaul?

• To increase the ship's speed

• To ensure the ship is in pristine condition

• To add more luxury features

• To change the ship's route

What is one of the tasks involved in the overhaul of the Queen Mary?

• Expanding the ship's size

• Changing the ship's color

• Scraping and painting the hull

• Installing new engines

Approximately how many pieces of china, glass, and plate are checked during the overhaul?

• 50,000

• 80,000

• 150,000

• 120,000

What is the estimated cost range for the Queen Mary's overhaul?

• Over two million pounds

• Between one and two million pounds

• Between half and three-quarters of a million pounds

• Between a quarter and half a million pounds

What happens to the Queen Mary after the overhaul is completed?

• It is sold to another company

• It is retired from service

• It resumes its transatlantic voyages

• It is converted into a museum