Elizabeth I of England In a prayer, she offered thanks to God that: [At a time] when wars and seditions with grievous persecutions have vexed almost all kings and countries round about me, my reign hath been peacable, and my realm a receptacle to thy afflicted Church. The love of my people hath appeared firm, and the devices of my enemies frustrate. Elizabeth I of England Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death on 24 March 1603. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was
RMS Queen Elizabeth speeds of over 32 knots. After her trials "Queen Elizabeth" finally entered passenger service, allowing Cunard White Star to launch the long planned two-ship weekly service to New York. Despite specifications similar to those of "Queen Mary", "Queen Elizabeth" never held the Blue Riband, for Cunard White Star chairman Sir Percy Bates asked that the two ships not to try to compete against each other. The ship ran aground on a sandbank off Southampton on 14 April 1947 and was re-floated the following day. In 1955, during an annual overhaul at Southampton, England, "Queen Elizabeth" was fitted with underwater fin