QM2 Winter Transatlantic

[LegendOfTheSeas]

Thanks Rob - re the CC link

but...didn't QE2 experience similar conditions?!

And got a bit bashed for her pains. I remember seeing her after a stormy crossing, with railings bent, etc.

Terrible weather, though, recently, both in the Atlantic and here. We had 100mph winds on the Isle of Wight yesterday. 

[highlander0108]

I've been searching for video of this crossing.  This is probably just the first of many to follow. WOW!  

Don't forget just how much higher her bow is off the waterline compared to our QE2.

[Jem]

Just fantastic, lets hope for more

Cheers.

[Kathy M.]

Great video - if I ever get a chance to go on QM2 - I want seas like that!

[highlander0108]

I wonder if the Captain handed out certificates to all the passengers on this crossing, memorializing the storm.  All those onboard should be inducted into the Winter Crossing Club! 

Ken

[Mauretania1907]

  Yes, I think that proves she has the guts to take the rough stuff. I would rather be riding QMary than the latest Ugly of the Seas!

[Kindlychap]

but...didn't QE2 experience similar conditions?!

She certainly did - on the 19 April 2004 Westbound crossing. We had actual water, rather than spray, landing in the balcony on 8081.

She handled it very well, naturally. And QM2 was slowed on that trip, IIRC. She was three days ahead.

Matthew

[rough crossing]

Here's a day by day account of the current QM2 crossing in which Captain Bates has stated that the weather encountered was the worst the ship has ever been through.   

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1090001

I do think this crossing will answer any question whether QM2 is a worthy successor to QE2 and worthy of the Cunard name.  Must have been quite a ride! 

I was on this crossing and I was surprised by the comments made by Capt Bates - I seem to recall that the maiden trans Atlantic to New York in 2004 with Commodore Warwick at the helm was much rougher - or was it that he didn't reduce speed as much as everyone wanted to see how the new ship handled in rough weather?  I certainly remember a lot of china got smashed and deck furniture lost.

For those who really look forward to rough crossings (yes I booked this trip especially and was not disappointed) the planetarium show is certainly enhanced by some serious pitching - and the view from the 'scenic' elevators is simply breathtaking - it's also a real boon being able to watch things from the bridge viewing gallery.     

[Twynkle]

Hi Rough Crossing
Thank you very much for posting.
Can't help feeling extremely envious!
Sounds as if the experience well beats IMAX!
Were you able to see any other ships that weren't coping as well as QM2?
Rosie.

[rough crossing]

Were you able to see any other ships that weren't coping as well as QM2?
Rosie.

Afraid no - I didn't see any other ships - but then visibility wasn't very good!

[jdl]

Here's a day by day account of the current QM2 crossing in which Captain Bates has stated that the weather encountered was the worst the ship has ever been through.   

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1090001

I do think this crossing will answer any question whether QM2 is a worthy successor to QE2 and worthy of the Cunard name.  Must have been quite a ride! 

ok all point taken! 

She has well and truly proved her sea legs with some amazing you tube footage to prove it for us all.

The only outstanding point for me is the drumming down of the Cunard service, but that's for another thread.

jdl