Who designed the interior of the ocean liner that was the flagship of the Cunard Line from May 1936 until October 1946 when she was replaced in that role by "Queen Elizabeth"?
Marion Dorn Marion Victoria Dorn also known as Marion Dorn Kauffer (born in Menlo Park, California on December 25, 1896—died in Tangier, Morocco on January 28, 1964) was a textile designer primarily in the form of wall hangings, carpeting and rugs, however she is also known to have produced wallpaper, graphics, and illustrations. Known for her significant contributions to modern British interiors in particular for her 'sculpted' carpets, she contributed to some of the best-known interiors of the time including the Savoy Hotel, Claridges, the Orion and the Queen Mary.
MV Melbourne Star (1936) MV "Melbourne Star" was a British refrigerated cargo liner. She was built by Cammell Laird and Co in 1936 as one of Blue Star Line's "Imperial Star" -class ships, designed to ship frozen meat from Australia and New Zealand to the United Kingdom. She served in the Second World War and is distinguished for her rôle in Operation Pedestal to relieve the siege of Malta in August 1942. She was sunk by torpedo in 1943 with the loss of 115 lives.