Queen Mary, Once a Sinking White Elephant, Shows Signs of Remarkable Revival

Queen Mary—the ship—is slowly being revived and its doing a lot better than just staying afloat.

Four years after a marine survey warned that the Queen Mary's state of decay was "approaching the point of no return," new inspection reports revealed some areas of the ship are still suffering from deterioration. In a June report, an inspector wrote that his findings caused him to have "significant doubt about the maintenance and safety upkeep of the property." Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times

By Salvador Hernandez From Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES—The Queen Mary has for years been a landmark for the city of Long Beach, an iconic ocean liner that acted as a majestic sentry at the port and a popular attraction for both tourists and locals.