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513:, the only time all three of the world's largest liners were berthed together. Captain Townley received two telegrams on his arrival, one from his wife congratulating him and the other from Queen Elizabeth thanking him for the vessel's safe delivery. The ship was then secured so that no one could board her without prior permission, including port officials.
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