Cunard Line
Bates becomes chairman of Cunard and promotes construction of larger express liners.
Role range: 1930-1946
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Percy Elly Bates Biography and Timeline
Follow Percy Elly Bates through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Percy Elly Bates, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1930–1938Years on this page
1930
1934
Launch of Queen Mary
Bates oversees Cunard's programme when Queen Mary launches the new express liner.
Role range: 1930-1946
1938
Launch of Queen Elizabeth
Bates oversees Cunard's expansion when Queen Elizabeth launches at Clydebank.
Role range: 1930-1946
Records, sources and methodology
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