The iconic cruise liner-turned-tourist attraction is expected to reopen in Long Beach at the end of the year.
Launched from the south coast of England in 1934, the cruise liner made 1,001 successful Atlantic crossings in her prime before she was permanently docked in Long Beach in 1967. The vessel, owned by the city, subsequently served as a museum, hotel, restaurant and event space, but was closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and swiftly fell into disrepair. Inspectors warned the 55-year-old ship would sink without urgent maintenance.
According to inspection reports released last year by marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group, therequires $23 million in immediate repairs to prevent it from capsizing. Some studies have estimated the 1,019-footer may need as much as $289 million in renovations to stay afloat.The work kicked off earlier this year after council officials approved $5 million for crucial repairs.
The $1 million, which was approved in a unanimous vote on Tuesday, will go toward repairing the liner’s linoleum flooring and carpet, refrigerators, elevators and kitchen exhaust hood. The locks on the guest rooms will also be updated. The city says the millions spent will be offset by the revenue previously generated from special events and shoots on the ship. Prior to the pandemic, thepulled in around $3.3 million annually. It has hosted a number of popular music festivals and has been used as a filming location for
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