The Indoor Swimming Pools (6-deck and 7-deck)

[Tony]

Before the Golden Door Spa took over the area our darkroom was on six deck at the bottom of F stairwell and right next to the swimming pool. We were usually able to tell what the weather was forecast to be over the next few days by looking at the level of the water. If it was going to be rough they would drain water from the pool, If it was empty hold on tight!!

I used to enjoy a quick splash between developing and drying the negs.

[Clare Sassoon]

I went on a voyage in 1969 when I was 8 years old with my family. I remember it being the "maiden voyage" though I'm not sure about that. I remember swimming in the pool in what I assumed was the bowels of the ship, apparently only deck 6-7. I remember it was gloomy, the lighting wasn't bright, and the ship was being tossed about a bit (and consequentially so was I as well). It was pretty frightening!

[Lynda Bradford]

Welcome to the forum Clare and thanks for sharing you memory of swimming in the indoor pool. Please keep posting more memories of being on QE2.

[June Ingram]

Welcome, Clare, to The Forum ! I look forward to hearing more about your time on QE2.