The QE2 Story's Gallery

Keeping the Legend Alive - through your photos!


Last additions - Photo Competition for 2024 QE2 Story Calendar
Ready_to_go_28twice29_21_.JPEG
Ready to go (twice) !.8 viewsfrazscotOct 09, 2023
Happy_days_ahead_21.JPG
Happy days ahead !7 viewsfrazscotOct 09, 2023
Loading_Up_-_1972.jpg
Loading Up - 197212 viewsLoading up to go in NYC, June 1972Bob C.Sep 28, 2023
Board2C_unpack2C_relax21.jpg
Board, unpack, relax!15 viewsOur luggage in Cabin 4016, June 1977 1 commentsBob C.Sep 28, 2023
unnamed-2~0.jpg
Lahrdeco: Case packed, labelled and ready to go22 views1 commentsLynda BradfordSep 27, 2023
unnamed~0.jpg
Lahrdeco: Rather a lot of luggage for one cruise22 viewsLynda BradfordSep 27, 2023
QE2_Stateroom_2154.jpg
Rob Lightbody : QE2 Stateroom 215416 viewsOne of the cabins created in 1999. Seen here in December 2007.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 26, 2023
Sudoku_and_reading_on_QE2.jpg
Rob Lightbody : Sudoku and reading on QE215 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiSep 26, 2023
Norway2001_17~0.jpg
Camera baggage20 viewsNorway 2001Lynda BradfordSep 26, 2023
Norway51.jpg
Captain's Handbag21 viewsTromso Norway 2001Lynda BradfordSep 26, 2023
100_0539.jpg
Last Transatlantic Luggage Line up 14 viewsCases on parade circa 11pm 21/10/2008BarumfoxSep 26, 2023
080812_Strong_guys_with_unlimited_luggage.jpg
Twynkle : Strong guys with unlimited luggage11 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
080812_Ready_to_disembark.jpg
Twynkle : Ready to disembark8 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
081013_Luggage_.jpg
Pia : Would this fit into my suitcase?9 viewsQE2 model in the waiting lounge in the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
080918_In_Boston~0.jpg
Pia : Took my sister along!5 viewsBoston, 18 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
QE2_L-END_2039.jpg
Farewell, For 2 at the end of 3 weeks 8 viewscunardqueenSep 06, 2023
3095643765_760a8d7ed2_o.jpg
Baggage belt8 viewsSouthampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
2687979875_421ec1e831_o.jpg
Cabin 512812 viewsSouthampton, 17 July 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
3096526464_b8c0dcdcd7_o.jpg
More this way!9 viewsSouthampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
img_2604.jpg
A day out with Balmoral and Manchester8 viewsOff Cloch Point on her way to GreenockPete HamillAug 29, 2023
img_2587.jpg
Best o' pals11 viewsWith MV Balmoral on her way to GreenockPete HamillAug 29, 2023
img_2562~0.jpg
Under escort11 viewsEscorted up river by HMS ManchesterPete HamillAug 29, 2023
QE2_L-END_236~0.jpg
Down the Clyde10 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
QE2_L-END_170.jpg
Home for the last time13 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
QE2_L-END_217~0.jpg
Paying off in Greenock 11 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
IMG_4946.jpeg
QE2 and CalMac ferry Saturn 12 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
IMG_4945.jpeg
QE2 alongside at Greenock 12 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
IMG_4944.jpeg
Coming round Kempock Point13 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
SANY0026.JPG
QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time, with navy helicopter over the bow 211 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
SANY0024.JPG
QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time with flotilla10 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
SANY0027.JPG
QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time, sun comes out.11 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
QE2_Greenock_08064~1.JPG
Farewell Our Queen8 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
QE2_Greenock_08054~0.JPG
Final Docking Greenock 200810 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
QE2_Greenock_08034.JPG
Let's get a closer view! Greenock 20089 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
DSCN6087.JPG
9 viewslast ever World Cruise momento, we joined QE2 in S'oton for a 3 week cruise round the Caribbean. the trip to New York was the last leg in her last Word Cruise , these lists were in every bar on QE2, last evening, the stewards were removing them from the folders, I asked & recived with thanks....pete cainJul 30, 2023
DSCN6092.JPG
8 viewsOur first ever QE2 visit, even pushed the boat out(no pun intended) & went Grill, how lucky we are!!pete cainJul 30, 2023
DSCN6084.JPG
6 viewsFor JIM, bought & only used once - he was a strong boy, & pulled.
We think this lead was constructed for a lap dog type- he definately wasn't bless him..
pete cainJul 30, 2023
thumb_My_Memories_of_the_QE2~0.jpg
Unbeatable memories !14 viewsfrazscotJul 30, 2023
My_first_QE2_experience.JPG
MY first QE2 experience !11 viewsfrazscotJul 29, 2023
img_2066.jpg
QE2 signed life belt10 viewsWaverley just happened to be passing. August 2008.Pete HamillJul 21, 2023
image2.jpeg
Lahrdeco: Publicity, & Daily Programm Souvenirs 10 viewsLynda BradfordJul 21, 2023
image0~0.jpeg
Lahrdeco: 70ths souvenirs, Yeahhh…17 viewsLynda BradfordJul 21, 2023
image1~0.jpeg
Lahrdeco: N.Y by QE2 & Concorde 16 viewsLynda BradfordJul 21, 2023
IMG_20230719_205121383.jpg
10 viewsThe backside of my shirt commemorating QE2's final call to New York in 2008 with QM2 along with a postcard depicting QE2 during her early days of steam that I obtained from a local antique shop.Brandon SterkelJul 20, 2023
IMG_1978.jpeg
12 viewsFrom HM The QueenCunarder ManJul 18, 2023
DUMP_184.jpg
7 viewscunardqueenJul 11, 2023
QE2_BOOK_064.jpg
Captains Bates, Bennel and McNaught13 viewscunardqueenJul 11, 2023
IMG_8301.jpeg
QE2 Diamonte brooch21 viewsLynda BradfordJul 11, 2023
IMG_8305.jpeg
Badge with original logo 13 viewsLynda BradfordJul 11, 2023
23504F44-E86D-4047-9922-46D78434FE04.jpeg
Matchboxes still in use at home7 viewsTwo different Cunard designs from way back.Isabelle ProndzynskiJul 08, 2023
F39F25B6-0E11-494B-8317-247AA803D117.jpeg
Bath accessories -- now mostly empty8 viewsThe Bronnley ones sadly are all gone.Isabelle ProndzynskiJul 08, 2023
038741A5-3449-46A9-BA8C-A2578F8DBD9B.jpeg
Fridge magnets9 viewsQE2 and Caronia.Isabelle ProndzynskiJul 08, 2023
IMG_20200131_234405.jpg
12 viewsThe Cunard bum bag my parents bought me from the aft most shop on Boat Deck (just inside from the Sport Deck area) on one of our earlier QE2 trips (2004 or 2005).

Photo taken back onboard QE2 in late January 2020 in Dubai, in cabin 1028.
Thomas HypherJul 05, 2023
IMG_20200131_234714.jpg
15 viewsThe letter from the Captain's Secretary inviting us up to the bridge on our last trip on QE2 in July 2008, after my Dad had written to Captain David Perkins asking if a bridge visit was possible.

Photo taken back onboard QE2 in late January 2020 in Dubai, in cabin 1028.
Thomas HypherJul 05, 2023
IMG_20200131_235001.jpg
Captain Signed Personal Guide13 viewsThe last QE2 Personal Guide I used on our last trip on QE2 in July 2008, a Mediterranean cruise.

Signed by Captain David Perkins along with the speed we were doing at the time and minimum speed we needed to make on the last leg back to Southampton. In true QE2 fashion we were going faster than needed.

Photo taken back onboard QE2 in late January 2020 in Dubai, in cabin 1028.
Thomas HypherJul 05, 2023
AAEBAY2012_187.jpg
10 viewsCheers, To a dram fine shipcunardqueenJul 03, 2023
IMG_1363~0.jpeg
QE2 Colouring Book8 viewsCunarder ManJul 03, 2023
IMG_1310.jpeg
QE2 Jasper Wedgewood11 viewsCunarder ManJul 03, 2023
QE2_25_Dec_1969_28229.jpg
1969 Christmas party.39 viewsSecret Christmas party that did not end up secret.Philippe SpannerJun 30, 2023
IMG_0007.jpg
End of 1 st year cruising 197022 viewsNo photos, just memories.Philippe SpannerJun 30, 2023
steiners.png
19 views
Not a photo but still a party, never forgot the wording.
On the Last transatlantic crossing of QE2
I removed the Steiners party pass from my scrapbook before being viewed by passengers, crew, Commodore Warwick, and the press and now missing along with the QE2 party pass for the Mecca on the pier in Southampton.
Philippe SpannerJun 30, 2023
IMG_1242.JPG
Last ever Crew Party on board QE2 Nov 200814 viewsCunarder ManJun 30, 2023
Crossing_the_Equator~1.jpg
Crossing the Line World Cruise 200214 views1 commentsCunarder ManJun 30, 2023
Dubai_Arrival_QE2_Funnel_Crew_2~0.JPG
Party on High! Arrival into Dubai Nov 200812 viewsCunarder ManJun 30, 2023
img140.jpg
The crew party awards presentation.13 viewscunardqueenJun 29, 2023
IMG_9662.jpeg
Peter Boita: Showtime 13 views"I was the drummer in the guest band "Bob Miller & The Millermen". In January 1973 we spent the whole month going around the Carribean - it was superb!" PeterLynda BradfordJun 27, 2023
img755.jpeg
Peter Boita: Party of friends21 views"I was the drummer in the guest band "Bob Miller & The Millermen". In January 1973 we spent the whole month going around the Carribean - it was superb!" PeterLynda BradfordJun 27, 2023
Untitled-27~0.jpg
Officers at Captain's Cocktail Party22 views1997 Transatlantic CruiseLynda BradfordJun 15, 2023
Untitled-46~0.jpg
Entertainers28 views1997 Transatlantic CruiseLynda BradfordJun 15, 2023
Untitled-38.jpg
Like a party - meeting up with Casino Crew26 views1997 Transatlantic meeting up with Casino CashierLynda BradfordJun 15, 2023
IMG_1389.JPG
Caronia Restaurant Baked Alaska22 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from our last trip on QE2 in July 2008. Our South African waiter and waitress were wonderful.Thomas HypherJun 07, 2023
QE2_Singers_and_Dancers1.jpg
QE2 Singers And Dancers Performing "Apassionata"18 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from July 2005.Thomas HypherJun 07, 2023
Baked_Alaska2~0.jpg
Baked Alaska With The Mauretania's Seahorses17 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from July 2005.Thomas HypherJun 07, 2023
QE2_L-END_1530~1.jpg
The Final ever sailaway from New York.21 viewscunardqueenJun 06, 2023
QE2_L-END_1753.jpg
Saferty first16 viewscunardqueenMay 31, 2023
QE2_L-END_1747~0.jpg
Dance the light fantastic 16 viewscunardqueenMay 31, 2023
QE2_L-END_989~0.jpg
Guided by a greater power6 viewscunardqueenMay 31, 2023
DSCF4150~1.JPG
Last Southampton Sailaway - November 200817 viewsElphabaMay 30, 2023
20080820_501_Sea_Day_-_Princess_Grill_bar_-_staircase_to_restaurant~0.JPG
Princess Grill - Subdued and Romantic - August 200816 viewsElphabaMay 30, 2023
20071203_178_on_board_QE2_-__Chart_Room~0.JPG
Chart Room - dressed for the night - December 200719 viewsElphabaMay 30, 2023
DSCN1182.JPG
20 viewswhat to say?pete cainMay 28, 2023
DSCN0587~0.JPG
17 viewsNever to repeatedpete cainMay 28, 2023
DSCN1119.JPG
16 viewsRegal lighting & curtains in the Board roompete cainMay 28, 2023
260808_52_r.jpg
Manoel: Boat Deck at night17 viewsLynda BradfordMay 28, 2023
260808_50_r.jpg
Manoel: Friends illuminated by the QE2 lights16 viewsLynda BradfordMay 28, 2023
img_0597~1.jpg
End of another day at sea9 viewsPete HamillMay 25, 2023
img_0446.jpg
Art Deco lighting double-vision in the Champagne Bar17 viewsPete HamillMay 25, 2023
img_6916.jpg
Quiet evening in the Chart Room15 viewsPete HamillMay 25, 2023
normal_N-003.jpg
Chris Frame: Deck Loungers lit at night19 viewsLynda BradfordMay 23, 2023
IMG_0969.JPG
Deck Chair13 viewsCunarder ManMay 22, 2023
12_13_Jan_013~0.jpg
QE2 Yacht Club14 viewsCunarder ManMay 22, 2023
Queen_s_Room_2.JPG
Queen's Room Night Lights19 viewsCunarder ManMay 22, 2023
080802_Lighting_the_decks.jpg
Twynkle : Lighting the decks15 views2 August 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMay 15, 2023
080919_Princess_Grill_Champagne_Bar_entrance.jpg
Pia : Princess Grill Champagne Bar entrance19 views19 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMay 15, 2023
080717_More_circumnavigations___.jpg
More circumnavigations...13 views17 July 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMay 15, 2023
080929_Not_a_pair_of_eyes~0.jpg
Not a pair of eyes20 viewsLights in the Queen's Room, 29 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMay 15, 2023
080928_Climax_of_the_Parade.jpg
Climax of the parade36 views28 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMay 15, 2023
QE2_-_Bathed_in_light_.JPG
QE2 - Bathed in Light.13 viewsQE2 on her farewell call to Liverpool with the sunrays streaming down on her.
shipnshoreMay 15, 2023
normal_Norway53~2.jpg
Lights on the control panel 17 viewsNorway 2001Lynda BradfordMay 13, 2023
2019-06-01_287529.jpg
QE2 Bathed In The Morning Sunshine20 viewsA screenshot from my Dad's (James A. Hypher's) video footage recorded from QM2 during the final (Eastbound) tandem transatlantic between 16th and 22nd October 2008.Thomas HypherMay 12, 2023
IMG_1363~0.JPG
Departing Gibraltar With The Wonderful Funnel Illumination19 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from our last trip on QE2, and the last port we ever visited onboard QE2 on Monday 28th July 2008. Another bit of finality during her final season.Thomas HypherMay 12, 2023
QE2_funnel_in_early_morning_sunshine~0.jpg
Funnel Wrinkles In The Early Morning Sunshine19 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo taken in Vigo, Spain on Saturday 23rd October 2004.Thomas HypherMay 12, 2023
QE2_2004_175~0.jpg
Look behind you - a UFO in Queens Room33 views2004 Lynda BradfordMay 08, 2023
Norway82_2.jpg
Lights at Midnight20 viewsNorway Land of the Midnight Sun 2001Lynda BradfordMay 08, 2023
Pedro_Miraflores.jpg
Crowds 'Locked' in Admiration at Miraflores 20059 viewsCunarder ManApr 30, 2023
QE2_Greenock_08064~0.JPG
Admiration for Our Queen - QE2 200817 viewsCunarder ManApr 30, 2023
QE2_Greenock_08026~0.JPG
Admired by All - QE2 Final Visit Greenock 200813 viewsCunarder ManApr 30, 2023
4A850B7B-3DD8-4EC1-991F-734800658804.jpeg
Always someone to show around.12 viewsEvery time the QE2 came into port in particular Southampton, there was always a long list of family I would obtain passes ( we could easily in those days) as they wanted to come on board to admire the ship. This is circa early70’s and my grandparents who travelled from the midlands to see her ( and me I guess.!)John D Hobley FinstRApr 28, 2023
30B9FD5D-6343-4319-8560-B2470E79832F.jpeg
On our way to IOW from Southampton12 viewsCouldn’t resist this picture of my wife and son with QE2 in background as without this ship I wouldn’t have settled in Southampton area and wouldn’t have met my wife or had my son so, a lot to thank QE2 for just like many others I expect.John D Hobley FinstRApr 28, 2023
EC4C6B2D-06BD-4527-8710-44AF9BDBB9D3.jpeg
Out on my RIB can’t resist swinging by in Southampton.9 viewsOut on my RIB when QE2 in Southampton and as always when she was in I went by to admire her all ver again.John D Hobley FinstRApr 28, 2023
p1010451.jpg
QV Harpist's favourite ship 13 viewsJanuary 2008 Tandem Crossing BarumfoxApr 24, 2023
p1010311~0.jpg
Aerial Admirer at Acapulco 15 views19th January 2007 BarumfoxApr 24, 2023
100_0128~1.jpg
Centre of Attention 12 viewsPassing Hythe Pier 10th October 2008 BarumfoxApr 24, 2023
Norway2001_12.jpg
Admiring the view 22 viewsNorway 2001Lynda BradfordApr 23, 2023
Norway2001_8_2.jpg
There's a sight to admire18 viewsNorway 2001Lynda BradfordApr 23, 2023
QE2_2004_228.jpg
Can't help but admire the one who stands out in a crowd15 viewsLynda BradfordApr 21, 2023
img_3087_28229.jpg
One last look19 viewsFinal visit to Greenock, October 2008Pete HamillApr 19, 2023
img_2734.jpg
Hero Worship9 viewsLast visit to Greenock, October 2008Pete HamillApr 19, 2023
DSCF0054a~0.JPG
Admiring QE2's Power and Speed From The Original One Deck Aft Windows47 viewsMy photo from our last trip on QE2 in July 2008.Thomas HypherApr 15, 2023
DSCF0002~0.JPG
Admirers Up Close While At Anchor In Propriano, Corsica. 27 viewsMy photo from QE2's only visit to Propriano on Thursday 24th July 2008.Thomas HypherApr 15, 2023
243 files on 3 page(s) 1