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The Bit Beneath the Bridge - Now Out of Bounds!61 viewsTwynkleJul 10, 2019
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Weighing Anchor - No other Liner could do it better!81 viewsTwynkleJul 10, 2019
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Winner Source of her unique voice71 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo shared with permission. Taken on our penultimate voyage onboard, a Med Cruise in August 2007.Thomas HypherJul 06, 2019
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So sleek!69 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo shared with permission. Taken on the morning of 23rd October 2004 in Vigo, Spain. We had just arrived on time after leaving Southampton 6/7 hours late due to bad weather and passing through a Force 9 gusting Force 10 in the Bay of Biscay at around 28 to 29 knots. QE2 was a mere couple of weeks from exceeding Aquitania's record for the longest serving Cunard Ocean Liner - she didn't look old or perform like an old ship!Thomas HypherJul 06, 2019
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Sublime, iconic, and unique87 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo shared with permission. Taken on the morning of 23rd October 2004 in Vigo, Spain from the dockside. We had just arrived on time after leaving Southampton 6/7 hours late due to bad weather and passing through a Force 9 gusting Force 10 in the Bay of Biscay at around 28 to 29 knots. QE2 was a mere couple of weeks from exceeding Aquitania's record for the longest serving Cunard Ocean Liner - she didn't look old or perform like an old ship!Thomas HypherJul 06, 2019
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The stunning bow 387 viewsHamburgerJul 05, 2019
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The stunning bow 274 viewsHamburgerJul 05, 2019
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The stunning bow 164 viewsHamburgerJul 05, 2019
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As Tarts Delight65 viewscunardqueenJul 03, 2019
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Eating with the crew...62 viewscunardqueenJul 03, 2019
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Her Afternoon tea75 viewscunardqueenJul 03, 2019
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Tables of The World 1983114 viewsCunarder ManJul 02, 2019
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Just So QE2!47 viewsCunarder ManJul 02, 2019
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QE2 Queen's Room Band55 viewsCunarder ManJul 02, 2019
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In case of emergency35 viewscunardqueenJun 28, 2019
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The voyage is over38 viewscunardqueenJun 28, 2019
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Old School Cabin Decks52 viewsE Stairway, 4 Deck looking to starboardBob C.Jun 25, 2019
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Looking through time38 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo (shared with permission) from our first voyage in August 2003. My Mum and me looking up A Stairway from Five Deck to my Dad on Boat Deck, a height of around 80 feet!Thomas HypherJun 23, 2019
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Winner Three Deck, the longest passenger deck!94 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo (shared with permission) from our first voyage in August 2003. QE2's flatline type sheer being very apparent!Thomas HypherJun 23, 2019
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Bathroom of Cabin 300580 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo (shared with permission) from the last full day of our last voyage in July 2008. The bathroom in this incarnation dating from QE2's late 1994 "Project Lifestyle" refit. No "barking dog" toilet here as found on modern cruise ships and QM2!Thomas HypherJun 23, 2019
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almost symmetric69 viewsHamburgerJun 13, 2019
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unpopulated256 viewsHamburgerJun 13, 2019
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Cunard White-Star-Service34 viewsHamburgerJun 13, 2019
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The picture on the wall79 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiJun 11, 2019
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One Deck corridor99 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiJun 11, 2019
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Midships Lobby pillar52 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiJun 11, 2019
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George C Griffiths: lighting the way66 viewsLynda BradfordJun 11, 2019
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George C Griffiths: Stairway to Penthouse Heaven42 viewsLynda BradfordJun 11, 2019
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George Griffiths: Penthouse deck60 viewsLynda BradfordJun 10, 2019
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A Cabin Deck on QE288 viewsCunarder ManJun 09, 2019
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Signal Deck62 viewscunardqueenJun 04, 2019
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Cocktails with a View64 viewsStriking view of Queen Mary 2 from QE2 during the final transatlantic crossing, 18 October 2008.Brian BaumMay 30, 2019
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Joint Winner stunning view125 viewsMay 19911 commentsHamburgerMay 29, 2019
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Joint Winner best place151 viewsMay 1991HamburgerMay 29, 2019
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best friends42 viewsMay 1991HamburgerMay 29, 2019
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Dominic Abbate: Just a little breezy!47 viewsQE2 1990Lynda BradfordMay 29, 2019
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Dominic Abbate: Enjoying a view of QE295 viewsQE2 1990Lynda BradfordMay 29, 2019
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Dominic Abbate: Relaxing57 viewsQE2 1990Lynda BradfordMay 29, 2019
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A day at sea is Always Afternoon Tea..always 78 viewscunardqueenMay 27, 2019
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A day at sea.. involves Cockails 44 viewscunardqueenMay 27, 2019
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A day at sea on The North Atlantic151 viewscunardqueenMay 27, 2019
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The unmissable Heritage Trail 26 viewsNot the best photo but the one and only Tomas Quinones in full flow at the end of the last HT of the last Transatlantic - 4.15 pm 21/10/08 - outside the starboard side of the Boat deck is already packed as the QM2 has closed in for the emotional end of Voyage / Transatlantic salutes. BarumfoxMay 22, 2019
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Favourite reading place81 viewsThe row of chairs outside the Lido (handy for coffee top ups) overlooking Deck One and the mesmerising wakeBarumfoxMay 22, 2019
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Enjoying the view from the Observation Platform 65 viewsUsually only sea and sky but that is enough - taken 20/10/08 final Transatlantic BarumfoxMay 22, 2019
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Wonderful wake and original design49 viewsOne of my own photos from our final voyage in July 2008.Thomas HypherMay 13, 2019
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July 2008 Bridge visit in the Bay of Biscay 270 viewsOne of my Dad's (James Hypher's) photos from our bridge visit on our final voyage. My Dad and I rediscovered this photo and the others in the series the other day having forgotten they were taken for a decade! I am the child with the Cunard bum bag taking my own bridge photos whilst standing on the raised platform for the port-side "barbecue" outer manoeuvring station next to the leading edge of the port bridge wing.Thomas HypherMay 13, 2019
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July 2008 Bridge visit in the Bay of Biscay 159 viewsOne of my Dad's (James Hypher's) photos from our bridge visit on our final voyage. My Dad and I rediscovered this photo and the others in the series the other day having forgotten they were taken for a decade!Thomas HypherMay 13, 2019
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A lovely wee bit of deck, just for 254 viewsRob LightbodyMay 12, 2019
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Shady teak decks, and a teak door115 viewsRob LightbodyMay 12, 2019
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Enjoying the aft decks at 20-something knots199 viewsRob LightbodyMay 12, 2019
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Chart Room steward64 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMay 11, 2019
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The games continue38 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMay 11, 2019
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Jigsaw under the Mauretania63 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMay 11, 2019
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In the Fjords46 viewscaledoniaMay 10, 2019
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Leaving Spitsbergen31 viewscaledoniaMay 10, 2019
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Lofoten Islands60 views1 commentscaledoniaMay 07, 2019
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Detailed davits33 viewsLynda BradfordApr 26, 2019
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Princess Grill sign25 viewsLynda BradfordApr 26, 2019
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139 viewssuch detailed flower arrangement outside Caronia. (rushed copy of original which is much better)pete cainApr 24, 2019
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25 viewsdetailed crop of general purpose side plate, such detail.pete cainApr 24, 2019
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23 viewsunexpected birthday treats, detail down to a fine artpete cainApr 24, 2019
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Minute details33 viewscunardqueenApr 23, 2019
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Anchor's In62 viewsCunarder ManApr 20, 2019
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Gala Buffet QE258 viewsCunarder ManApr 20, 2019
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Detailed Painting43 viewsCunarder ManApr 08, 2019
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Daily news49 views... at breakfast time.Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 07, 2019
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Man overboard telephone33 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiApr 07, 2019
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Winner Original door handle43 views... on the heavy glass door between the Crystal Bar and the promenade on Upper Deck.Isabelle ProndzynskiApr 07, 2019
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Infinite Improbability Drive35 viewsOn QE2's bridge, April 2011Rob LightbodyApr 03, 2019
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Janine Janet "Water" statue in the Princess Grill42 views1 commentsRob LightbodyApr 03, 2019
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Promenade Carpet31 viewsRob LightbodyApr 03, 2019
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Repainting the starboard anchor32 viewsMy photo from Monday 25th October 2004 whilst docked in Gibraltar.Thomas HypherApr 03, 2019
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One of the excellent towel animals79 viewsMy photo taken in July 2008 (and almost a selfie with the cabin mirror). On at least two of our voyages (2007 and 2008) the cabin steward/stewardess made towel animals and they were always very appreciated!Thomas HypherApr 03, 2019
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I spy the Cunard House Flag34 viewsI took this photo on the afternoon of Thursday 24th July 2008 whilst QE2 was anchored in the bay at Propriano, Corsica on her only visit there.Thomas HypherApr 03, 2019
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Perfect positioning44 viewsThe exacting position of the saucers, cup handles, tea spoons , forks.Its all in the details. cunardqueenApr 02, 2019
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Midnight Buffet, August 200334 viewsMy Dad's (James Hypher's) photo from our first voyage onboard. I was fast asleep in cabin 5054 at this time given I was 6 years old at the time. My Mum is in the middle of the photo and looking at the camera. This photo shows the scale of some of the sculptures!Thomas HypherMar 29, 2019
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Midnight Buffet, July 2005 251 viewsAnother of my Dad's (James Hypher's) photos shared with permission.Thomas HypherMar 29, 2019
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Midnight Buffet, July 2005 1103 viewsOne of my Dad's (James Hypher's) photos shared with permission.Thomas HypherMar 29, 2019
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Caledonia : QE2 in Longyearbyen June 2008 (3)37 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 26, 2019
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Winner Caledonia : QE2 in Longyearbyen June 2008 (2)38 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 26, 2019
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Caledonia : QE2 in Longyearbyen June 2008 (1)34 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 26, 2019
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Tendering in Longyearbyen38 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 19, 2019
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Chilled sweet potato soup30 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 19, 2019
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Champagne is ready39 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiMar 19, 2019
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QE2 docks in Melbourne132 viewsQE2 docks in Melbourne on 29 February 2008 .1 commentsAnubhav MitraMar 19, 2019
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Icebergs on board!38 viewsCunarder ManMar 08, 2019
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Frozen Dragon on board! 47 viewsCunarder ManMar 03, 2019
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Iced Water45 viewsCunarder ManMar 03, 2019
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Something Fishy39 viewscunardqueenMar 02, 2019
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33 viewsThe party is over.... the memories remaincunardqueenMar 02, 2019
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Tugs with a bonus puffer!82 viewsGreenock, September 2007Pete HamillFeb 28, 2019
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Tugs at the ready33 viewsGreenock, September 2007Pete HamillFeb 28, 2019
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Sailing Home...40 viewscunardqueenFeb 28, 2019
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All Present and Correct M'am!67 views(Left to Right) Svitzer's Flying Phantom, Warrior III and Svitzer Mallaig are joined by Clyde Marine Service's Bruiser in preparation to assist QE2 off the berth at Greenock Ocean Terminal, River Clyde, Scotland - 20th September 2007.Clydebuilt1971Feb 28, 2019
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Ready To Take A Bow22 viewsSvitzer Tug Flying Phantom fusses around QE2's mighty bow prior to assisting the liner off the berth - Greenock Ocean Terminal, River Clyde, Scotland, 20th September 2007.Clydebuilt1971Feb 28, 2019
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A tug and lots of little friends say farewell on her last Greenock visit38 views1 commentsfrazscotFeb 26, 2019
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QE2 between Tug and Mary35 viewsOctober 17th, 2008HamburgerFeb 24, 2019
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Muscle man "Dalmeny" nearby33 viewsSeptember 2007, South QueensferryHamburgerFeb 24, 2019
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Stern first to Hamburg31 viewsMay 2005HamburgerFeb 24, 2019
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QE2 docks on the Clyde for the final time, October 200824 viewsRob LightbodyFeb 20, 2019
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QE2 on the Clyde, 40 years to the day since launch, with Warior III27 viewsRob LightbodyFeb 20, 2019
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Tug leaving - job done72 viewsQE2 round Britain cruise 2004Lynda BradfordFeb 20, 2019
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Tug holding her steady51 viewsQE2 anchored off Liverpool 2004Lynda BradfordFeb 20, 2019
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Tug at the ready57 viewsQE2 anchored at Liverpool 2004Lynda BradfordFeb 20, 2019
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Tug ahead!38 viewsGreenock 5 October 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiFeb 11, 2019
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Size and power35 viewsBar Harbor, 19 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiFeb 11, 2019
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Our fire tug -- final farewell from Rotterdam44 views18 July 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiFeb 11, 2019
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QE2 Home Port26 viewsCunarder ManFeb 09, 2019
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Winner QE2 Zeebrugge August 200834 viewsCunarder ManFeb 09, 2019
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QE2 Liverpool 3 October 200844 viewsCunarder ManFeb 09, 2019
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Job done and standing by as we depart!41 viewsMy photo of the tug that assisted our departure from Civitavecchia on Friday 25th July 2008. MV Bleu de France (now MV Saga Sapphire and originally MV Europa) and MV Ocean Dream (originally Carnival's first ever newbuild, MV Tropicale) are docked in the background.Thomas HypherFeb 06, 2019
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Picking up the slack on our line!45 viewsMy photo of the tug that assisted our departure from Civitavecchia on Friday 25th July 2008 as it reversed and was even more smoky!Thomas HypherFeb 06, 2019
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About to get a lung full of exhaust!34 viewsMy photo of the tug that assisted our departure from Civitavecchia on Friday 25th July 2008 as she was coming to take our line at the bow.Thomas HypherFeb 06, 2019
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Land based "tugs" 29 viewsIn Panama Canal , in 2001 help QE2 through the locks
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Honolulu Rainbow.41 viewsTug aiding QE2 to dock in Honolulu in 20011 commentsharevFeb 06, 2019
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Fueling in Hawaii101 viewsTug maneuvers fuel barge alongside QE2 during World Cruise in 2001
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OK Wee Yin - Lead The Way!60 viewsSvitzer Marine's Ayton Cross leading QE2 - Final visit to her home river Sunday 5th October 2008.Clydebuilt1971Feb 04, 2019
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Built in Scotland37 viewscunardqueenFeb 04, 2019
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Goodbye New York.57 viewscunardqueenFeb 04, 2019
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QE2 Sunset 41 views3rd last Southampton Departure after final Atlantic voyage 22nd October 2008BarumfoxJan 31, 2019
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