QMI Restore the Queen is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of the retired ocean liner and its founders have shared their passion for restoring the vessel to mark the significant milestone.

The ship which was a creation of John Brown's Shipyard was built during a time of global great depression which delayed her construction.

After her completion, she was christened by Queen Mary on September 26, 1934.

Now, 90 years on, the QMI charity reached out to the Post ahead of the milestone to share their work on the restoration and preservation of the vessel after it retired in Long Beach, California in 1967.

The deck of the Queen Mary in 2024 (Image: QMI)Mary Rohrer grew up only a few miles from RMS Queen Mary in her resting place.

She began visiting in 1971 when she became enthralled with the historic ship and eventually started the organisation with her husband Mike.

She said: “I grew up a few miles from the Queen Mary and began visiting in 1971 when my dad took me to the opening day of the Jaque Couteau [french naval officer] exhibition.

"My view of the world as I knew it at age five, was forever changed by the Queen Mary.

"The ship served as my playground over the years and from my visits, I developed a true appreciation and passion for history. That appreciation included a desire to give back and offer support to the ship.

"Offers to donate or volunteer were met with, ‘Thank you, but we don’t have a program for that’.

"It was later that year that the QMI was formed.”

The QMI which was formed in 2012 has currently got its sights on the restoration of the ‘Unicorns in battle’ artwork which is located in the Queen's Salon.

The 'Unicorns in Battle' artwork on the Queen Mary (Image: QMI) They intend to restore all of the artwork in that area and bring back the ability to show films in the salon as it's the most requested and utilized space on the ship.

Mary shared the QMI’s ambitions as she said: “The Queen Mary’s historical significance, art deco collection, cultural heritage, economic value to the City of Long Beach and the many businesses in here that benefit from the ship’s presence is a vital part of its economic blueprint today.

“Community efforts to assist the City of Long Beach in her preservation are ongoing, ensuring that future generations can experience her historical significance and timeless allure.”