Britain's Queen Blesses New Ocean Liner

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II officially names a new liner - the "Queen Elizabeth" -at a ceremony in Southampton, England. The luxurious ship cost over 600 million dollars to make. Let's see more.

[Queen Elizabeth II]:
"May God bless her and all who sail in her."

Britain's Queen Elizabeth the second officially names Cunard's new 92 thousand ton liner at an official ceremony in Southampton on Monday.

The regal ceremony took place in front of an audience of more than 1,500 VIPs, celebrities and dignitaries.

The Italian built liner was named Queen Elizabeth.

The luxurious ship has a capacity of over two thosuand guests and was constructed at a cost of over 600 million dollars.

Before the naming ceremony the Queen toured the interior of the vessel.

The Queen was also present 72 years ago when her mother launched the first Queen Elizabeth liner.