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Thomas Quinones Tour - QE2 Chart Room Bar - under the Chart!128 viewsfighting with a chart from the chart cabinetRob LightbodyJun 24, 2024
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Thomas Quinones Tour - QE2 Chart Room Bar - the tour group8 viewsRob LightbodyJun 24, 2024
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Thomas Quinones Tour - QE2 Chart Room Bar - at the map6 viewsCan you spot the spelling error?Rob LightbodyJun 24, 2024
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QE211 viewsRaymond HarperJun 11, 2024
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Ready for cocktails8 viewsChart Room Lynda BradfordJun 10, 2024
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Beside the Crystal Bar Piano8 viewsNorway 1991Lynda BradfordJun 10, 2024
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QE2 off Kingstown, St.Vincent10 viewsduring Christmas cruise 2008Katharina ErnstJun 03, 2024
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QE2 Bulbous Bow 17 viewsNew Bulbous Bow fitted at refit 1978. Built by Sunderland Shipbuildings Ltd. Lynda BradfordMay 27, 2024
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5 viewsLynda BradfordMay 27, 2024
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6 viewsLynda BradfordMay 27, 2024
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6 viewsLynda BradfordMay 27, 2024
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Keith Douglas: 11 June 1982 QE2 return to Southampton 12 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: QE2 at Battle of the Atlantic review off the North Wales coast in 19936 viewsQE2 with Canberra and RYB
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Lynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: 11 June 1982 QE2 return to Southampton 6 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: 11 June 1982 QE2 return to Southampton 3 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: QE2 and RYB (date unknown)3 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: 11 June 1982 QE2 return to Southampton 3 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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Keith Douglas: 11 June 1982 QE2 return to Southampton 2 viewsPermission to post given via Rod FairLynda BradfordMay 25, 2024
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QE2 port propeller and fibre glass cone6 viewsphoto taken at dry dockLynda BradfordMay 24, 2024
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Photo of cover of Original instruction to Master of QE28 views28 October 1968Lynda BradfordMay 24, 2024
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Bulbous bow Dry Dock Greenock (Youngesteverpassenger photo) 7 viewsLynda BradfordMay 24, 2024
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QE2 build in progress at John Brown's shipyard12 viewsYoungesteverpassenger picture taken on 8 December 1967 Lynda BradfordMay 24, 2024
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QE2 Boat Deck Starboard 19696 viewsPicture taken while ship was on sea trialsLynda BradfordMay 24, 2024
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Tony : The Canal6 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMay 18, 2024
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QE2 Caribbean Menu Cover13 viewsLynda BradfordMay 15, 2024
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The Canal2 viewsTonyMay 14, 2024
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Panama Canal 1990 tropical rain10 viewsJerry EgertonMay 14, 2024
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QE2 Miraflores Lock Jan 20058 viewsCunarder ManMay 14, 2024
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QE2 Curacao Jan 200511 viewsCunarder ManMay 14, 2024
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QE2 in Barbados Jan 1982 13 viewsCunarder ManMay 14, 2024
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QE2 at anchor off Antigua6 viewschristmas cruise 2007 Katharina ErnstMay 14, 2024
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Youngesteverpassenger: QE2's bulbous bow7 viewsPhoto taken in dry dock 1969Lynda BradfordMay 09, 2024
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QE2 7 May 1969 Maiden Call New York18 viewsLynda BradfordMay 07, 2024
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Mauretania Restaurant Baked Alaska Parade 19976 viewsWaiters parade baked AlaskaLynda BradfordMay 06, 2024
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Mauretania Restaurant Baked Alaska Parade 19976 viewsWarren Assistant Waiter (Now Head Water)Lynda BradfordMay 06, 2024
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A right song and dance act with Mr Blair 3 viewscunardqueenApr 30, 2024
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Larger than life in Greenock3 viewscunardqueenApr 30, 2024
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Talented Ice Carver2 viewsCunarder ManApr 25, 2024
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Red Arrows Entertain on her 40th Anniversary2 viewsCunarder ManApr 25, 2024
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14 viewsGeorge Burns and Gary ArvedonGary ArvedonApr 19, 2024
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18 viewsPeter Gordino and Gary Arvedon explore Egypt-Circa 1980'sGary ArvedonApr 19, 2024
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4 viewsComic Actor Dom DeLuise clowns around with Gary ArvedonGary ArvedonApr 19, 2024
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Showtime at sea7 viewsfrazscotApr 18, 2024
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Lights, Action, its showtime !7 viewsfrazscotApr 18, 2024
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Rita Morena in the Double Room 197720 viewsBob C.Apr 17, 2024
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Pia : Simon Todd the Easter Bunny8 viewsThe Staff Chief Engineer 2002Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 13, 2024
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Chiara Capobianco4 views8 July 2005Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 13, 2024
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Sian Williams4 views17 July 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 13, 2024
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Harpist playing1 viewsSian Williams on 12 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 13, 2024
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Gary Arvedon : Rita Moreno and Gary Arvedon20 viewsCa. 1980sIsabelle ProndzynskiApr 12, 2024
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QE2 Story Conference ‘Entertainers’9 viewsCunarder ManApr 11, 2024
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Now the Funnel commence 16 viewscunardqueenApr 01, 2024
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Smile Please 14 viewscunardqueenApr 01, 2024
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Last Helloween in the crew mess ever18 viewsKatharina ErnstMar 31, 2024
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The place to be7 viewsKatharina ErnstMar 31, 2024
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Crew deck near the funnel9 viewsKatharina ErnstMar 31, 2024
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QE2 O’er the Hawespipe7 viewsCunarder ManMar 31, 2024
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7 viewsCunarder ManMar 31, 2024
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QE2 Inside her funnel! 63 viewsCunarder ManMar 23, 2024
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New Engine instructions14 viewscunardqueenMar 21, 2024
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Bay of Biscay Enroute Back to Southampton, July 200821 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from the port bridge wing on our last QE2 voyage.

This was my second bridge visit almost 3 years to the day of the first with the nursery, at a more sedate approximately 21 knots (slow by QE2 standards).

My Dad had written to Captain David Perkins asking if a bridge visit was possible given it was our last chance on a seagoing QE2. I still have the response letter from his secretary.
Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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A Speed Not Seen Anymore!16 viewsMy photo from my late July 2005 first bridge visit with the nursery.Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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At The Helm Aged 8, Late July 200535 viewsSailing at nearly 28.5 knots through the Bay of Biscay back to Southampton. Luckily for everyone else, QE2 was on autopilot!

The moment the childhood dream to become a deck officer started and is now becoming a reality nearly 20 years later.
Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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Pia : The Mast12 views23 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pia : Weighing anchor10 views17 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pia : Aaaaagh...11 views17 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : Luggage stowed11 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Heading out (of New York)8 views16 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : Foredeck heading into Hellesylt9 views7 August 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : On Watch9 views31 July 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Crew only11 viewsSadly, I never managed to venture beyond this point. 15 September 2008. Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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More this way!11 viewsBaggage Masters receiving baggage in Southampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pavilion used as baggage store31 views30 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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propeller shaft11 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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internal organs...17 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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Lloyd-Werft, Bremerhaven31 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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QE2 in the roadstead off Easter Island17 viewsPort of call during farewell world cruise in 20081 commentsKatharina ErnstFeb 29, 2024
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12 viewscunardqueenFeb 27, 2024
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Bow...what a view 10 viewscunardqueenFeb 27, 2024
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QE2 in Gutan Lock10 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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QE2 Anchored Firth of Forth5 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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Liner Blessing in Lisbon6 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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Samuel Cunard statue in Halifax9 viewsCanada in autumn 2008Katharina ErnstFeb 15, 2024
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Her first visit to Trieste10 viewsVery convenient bus stop at open dockfrazscotFeb 12, 2024
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Last visit to Greenock6 viewsfrazscotFeb 12, 2024
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QE2 DRY DOCK BREMENHAVEN 1980's. 24 viewsPhoto by Gary Arvedon-Youth Director/Interim Entertainment Director and Sian Griffiths-Social Directress under the propeller. Gary ArvedonJan 30, 2024
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QE2 in Merok, Norway 197212 viewsDyls and MaureenMaureen Kragten-MunschJan 27, 2024
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Sailaway from Invergordon 9 viewscunardqueenJan 26, 2024
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Civitavecchia, Italy on Tuesday 26th July 20059 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo.Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Vigo, Spain on Saturday 23rd October 20045 viewsMy photo from nearly 20 years ago!Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Wetdock alongside the Western Docks in Southampton9 viewsTuesday 22nd April 2008 during her last Cunard refit.

This was the final whole Cunard fleet meeting that QE2 took part in, which was an unplanned coincidence because QE2 was originally scheduled to drydock at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven before her sale to Dubai.

I had the day off primary school at very short notice for this.

My Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo.
Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Stavanger 200512 viewsStavanger 2005.1 commentsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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Hamburg 20058 viewsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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Flaam 20058 viewsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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QE2 has finally come - heading for the port of Hamburg6 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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QE2 and the pilot station, Hamburg5 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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Leaving Hamburg5 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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At Home 11 11 20083 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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Barcelona 19929 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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Early Morning Southampton 4 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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QE2 Norway 20015 viewsLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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QE2 Flam Norway 20016 viewsLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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QE2 Stavanger 20018 viewsenhancing the viewLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room cabinet5 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room Piano2 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room Bar4 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: heritage item1 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael GallagherL Chart Room Sphere 0 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant11 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant9 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant4 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Pia : QE2 send-off in Göteborg9 views11 July 2005Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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The ladies with the coconut lamps9 viewsQE2 in the background. Kochi, 21 March 2002Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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Göteborg Town Band as we set sail11 viewsGöteborg, 11 July 2005.Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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And the Band played us on!8 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Last Departure Gibraltar11 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Welcome to Cochin9 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Last call at Greenock8 viewsCrowds line the Esplanade for a final look. October 2008Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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Top Brass at Naples11 viewsJuly 2006Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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Rousing send-off from Rotterdam5 viewsJuly 2008Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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