{"id":166007,"date":"2026-02-06T01:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166007\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:32:13","slug":"historic-reunion-in-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166007\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Reunion in Long Beach –"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IMG<\/a>Two Queens, One Harbor: Historic Reunion in Long Beach
\nFor the first time in nearly 20 years, the Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 stand side by side in the Port of Long Beach, drawing crowds and stirring memories across Southern California. During the historic moment, the modern liner sounded a horn that once belonged to her predecessor, and the Queen Mary answered, their blasts echoing across the harbor. The gathering celebrates a shared legacy of ocean travel, linking generations through steel, steam, and a voice that still carries across the water. Photo by Arturo Garcia-Ayala <\/p>\n

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By Arturo Garcia-Ayala and Terelle Jerricks<\/p>\n

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 stood side by side in the Port of Long Beach \u2014 a rare maritime reunion that drew excitement across Southern California.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a wonderful day,\u201d said Steve Coloca, managing director of the Queen Mary. \u201cTo have the Queen Mary 2 right alongside the Queen Mary here in Long Beach \u2014 it\u2019s great for Southern California to have the two sisters back together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The last visit by the Queen Mary 2 was about 20 years ago, making the moment especially meaningful for ship enthusiasts and local residents.<\/p>\n

For Danny Wrangel, first officer aboard the historic Queen Mary, the sight was unforgettable.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an incredible moment \u2014 20 years in the making,\u201d Wrangel said. \u201cTo see her that close was awe-inspiring. She\u2019s inspired by her older sister, the Queen Mary. Getting to narrate that for everyone was something special I\u2019ll never forget.\u201d\"IMGThe Queen Mary Photo by Arturo Garcia-Ayala<\/p>\n

The bond between the two liners is more than symbolic. One of the Queen Mary 2\u2019s horns is the original horn from the Queen Mary, transferred during the newer ship\u2019s construction in the early 2000s. The Queen Mary 2 was launched in 2005.<\/p>\n

During the reunion, the Queen Mary 2 sounded its horn first. Moments later, the Queen Mary answered, the blasts echoing across the harbor \u2014 a shared voice bridging generations of ocean travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really wonderful,\u201d Coloca said.<\/p>\n

The original Queen Mary, once capable of nearly 40 miles per hour, remains the faster vessel in maritime lore. The Queen Mary 2, reaching about 34 to 35 miles per hour, is currently the fastest active ocean liner in service. She is captained by Inger Klein Thorhauge of the Cunard Line.<\/p>\n

The Queen Mary 2 is scheduled to remain in port for several days before continuing her voyage.<\/p>\n

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