In 1967, Long Beach bought the retired Queen Mary to keep her from the scrapyard; the ocean liner became a hotel and still anchors the waterfront

The Queen Mary arrived in Long Beach, California, on December 9, 1967, after being sold by Cunard. Following its retirement, the ship was prepared for public attraction with retained interiors and passenger spaces. A conversion to a hotel began in 1971, with some hotel rooms opening in 1974. After various management changes, the city of Long Beach regained control in 2021 for further preservation.
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