Dear Friend --

For the first time in over 40 years, Long Beach has regained full control of the Queen Mary. It’s a huge step forward and an incredible opportunity to focus on preservation.

The current lessee has surrendered their lease and the city now owns the ship and controls its future. Our top priority will be the historic preservation of this Long Beach icon and we are incredibly grateful for this opportunity.

This coming Tuesday, June 8, the City Council will consider the immediate authorization of infrastructure funds to begin testing and design work for the most critical repairs recommended in recent inspections, including bulkhead repairs, lifeboat removal, and the installation of an emergency generator, temporary bilge pumps, and water intrusion warning systems.

The Queen Mary has been a Long Beach landmark on our shoreline since it first arrived in 1967, and has greeted over 50 million visitors from around the world. I know how much our city cares about our Queen and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure her preservation.

You can read more about the recent actions here.

Thank you,

Mayor Robert Garcia