A $5-million repair project will begin next month to reopen the Queen Mary to the public, marking the latest step to keep the beleaguered Long Beach tourist attraction afloat.
The former ocean liner turned floating hotel closed in May 2020 due to the pandemic. It has been the subject of several studies to gauge the work needed to keep the vessel open to tourists and prevent parts of the ship from flooding. The 88-year-old ship is in such disrepair that the city of Long Beach had considered the option of sinking it after taking control of the vessel from the lease operator last year.
Long Beach officials said Thursday the $5 million in crucial repairs should be completed by the end of 2022.
