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Cunard chief naval architect Dan Wallace is quoted extensively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We tried to design the largest and most powerful ship that could be driven by twin screws,\" said Wallace, \"all for the sake of economy in crew, fuel, and hull space.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nuggets include Cunard's requirement to cut weight so the draft would drop below 32'6\", shallow enough to get in and out of Southampton without waiting for high tide, a feat the earlier QUEENS were not able to accomplish. The height between decks was reduced six inches to improve stability. Even before the keel was laid, Wallace had to determine within two feet where the new ship would be moored in Southampton, New York, and Cherbourg so gangways could be properly positioned.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePhotos show close-ups of a mock-up, the hull under construction, and a large color rendering of what the completed ship would look like. Notice that the ship is still referred to as Q4, her working title, as her official name was not revealed until her launch. 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Cunard chief naval architect Dan Wallace is quoted extensively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We tried to design the largest and most powerful ship that could be driven by twin screws,\" said Wallace, \"all for the sake of economy in crew, fuel, and hull space.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nuggets include Cunard's requirement to cut weight so the draft would drop below 32'6\", shallow enough to get in and out of Southampton without waiting for high tide, a feat the earlier QUEENS were not able to accomplish. The height between decks was reduced six inches to improve stability. Even before the keel was laid, Wallace had to determine within two feet where the new ship would be moored in Southampton, New York, and Cherbourg so gangways could be properly positioned.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePhotos show close-ups of a mock-up, the hull under construction, and a large color rendering of what the completed ship would look like. Notice that the ship is still referred to as Q4, her working title, as her official name was not revealed until her launch. The rest of the forty-page magazine contains news-of-the-day and vintage advertising.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}