Dr. Stephen Payne on Building the Queen Mary 2 | A Naval Architect's Dream

At 38 years old, Dr. Stephen Payne was offered $1 billion to design his dream project: The Queen Mary 2. In this captivating lecture at Webb, he shares his journey to creating the world's greatest ocean liner. From childhood dreams inspired by classic Cunard ships, he shares his personal journey and the challenges he overcame.
Although Dr. Payne talks about his lifelong passion and the complexities of shipbuilding, he also gives an inspirational message in this speech- conveying perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of giving back.