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November 24 QE2 Sunset on the med4 days before she departs on is final voyage ever, the sun sets on the QE2 in the Med. November 20 A Lament to the most historic ship of all time – The QE2A ship that is, basically, to be demolished. This is written by John Maxtone Graham, a famed maritime historian and he confirms what I knew to be true already – almost the entire ship is to be destroyed - http://www.worldshipny.com/qe2lament.html November 19 Less than a week left, for the greatest ship of all time.Next week, on the 26th, QE2 will tie up at her ultimate destination after a long, record-breaking, successful and triumphant career which has spanned the end of the once crucial transatlantic passenger ship trade, to the start of the global cruising boom. Then, there will be no more great Clyde built liners in service. No more British built liners or cruise ships. And, in my view, no more beautiful liners. A sad day. November 11 QE2 docking for the last time in southampton... After running aground for a short time on a sandbank on her way in! Photo all rights reserved John Little -- Sent from my mobile phone November 08 QE2 is Leaving forever on Tuesday – watch her become history.
BBC Radio Solent : Live Coverage all day and lots of coverage before that too! “QE2 People” – click the 13 portholes for their stories! Really nicely done, and so sad. QE2 Farewell Information QE2 interactive Farewell Guide – where to watch from if you’re in the area QE2 Itinerary for Tuesday November 06 America's cool againAs seen on my commuter newspaper this morning -- Sent from my mobile phone November 05 Well done America!Wow. Amazing. After 8 years of the Bush nightmare, a completely fresh start and a really loud statement from the American people to the world. "democracy works, and we're not afraid of change.". I quite liked Mcain, but Palin was a terrifying misjudgement. This day feels better for the fact that they've not been elected. Wow. Stunning video of QE2 on the Atlantic for the last timeIt gets especially poignant at about 8 minutes in… |
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