BBC Radio Solent - QE2's final departure from Southampton

[Rob Lightbody]

Listen to BBC Radio Solent's Broadcast of QE2's final departure from Southampton (archive from 2008)

On 11th of November 2008, the iconic liner QE2 left Southampton on her final voyage, bound for a new life as a floating hotel in Dubai. On the day, BBC Radio Solent had reporters at strategic points along and on Southampton Water. In a special programme, memories of special times on board were shared by those who sailed, worked and watched her. There are recollections of her time in the Falklands and reactions from those who gathered on the waterside to watch her leave. Podcast produced by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06rnlkb

[Alex Tarry]

I think we did an interview with them that day! 😳

[Cunarder Man]

I was invited into Radio Solent and did an interview live the day before the final departure.

[Rob Lightbody]

Thirteen years ago today!

How time flies.