Future of “Irreplaceable” Queen Mary in Question as Operator Faces Bankruptcy Published 2 months ago The future of the legendary Queen Mary ocean liner is in question, as Eagle Hospitality Trust, the company that operates it as a tourist attraction, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Permanently docked in Long Beach, California for over 50 years, the ship is a one-of-a-kind artifact, the sole preserved survivor of a time when grand ocean liners criss-crossed between America and Britain. (Photo courtesy of Queen Mary Hotel) With sleek lines and art deco decor, the 1,019.4 foot-long, 81,237 gross-ton Queen Mary from the Cunard/White Star Line was built for both luxury and speed. She won the ‘Blue Riband’ — awarded annually to the fastest ship to cross the Atlantic — in 1936, the year she was launched.