The Western Morning News is still the flagship of the press in the region, despite the fact it is no longer printed at its ship-shaped building.

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But despite its streamline design, the shark-shaped ship travels at an average speed of just 7.5 knots -- about that of a large ocean liner.

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While many artists would scoff at the idea of painting a big, box-shaped, steel ship, Peter Max is excited by the idea.

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The plans are a twist on a more ambitious previous proposal to significantly overhaul the ship and convert it into a luxury hotel docked alongside one of the sheikdom's manmade palm-shaped islands.

MSN: Queen Elizabeth 2 now planned as floating hotel in Dubai