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richc1977

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QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« on: Apr 29, 2009, 03:04 PM »
Saw this in the news today.  I guess this is the best section to post it?

http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_2995.asp

It appears this is not the one she flew on her way to Dubai but it is good we have it in the UK.

Offline Stowaway2k

Re: QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« Reply #1 on: Apr 29, 2009, 07:38 PM »
It is a good thing.    :)

Though, at 310ft. Queen Mary's pennant was a bit longer than QE2's....     ;D

Offline cunardqueen

Re: QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« Reply #2 on: Apr 29, 2009, 08:05 PM »
Wasnt another pennant cut up and a piece given to all the crew onboard?
When it was carried down the Isle it really felt as though it was a coffin, a most strange and very sad moment for all of us that were there that day, It was in every way a funeral for QE2. And those who organised it really deserve top marks for such a moving ceremony, But they might have at least given us some warning....   

 I seem to remember the number given of pennants made were seven, and one was very nearly left behind in the cathedral, after the handing over ceremony it was folded up and tucked away....
From the moment you first glimpsed the Queen,
 you just knew you were in for a very special time ahead.!

KEV

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Re: QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« Reply #3 on: Apr 29, 2009, 08:21 PM »
Anything that remains in the UK is good

Offline Twynkle

Re: QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 08:29 AM »



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Offline Andy F

Re: QE2 Pennant donated to Merseyside Maritime Museum
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 10:52 PM »
A number of pennants were handed over during the final calls.  Southampton certainly had one as did NY and others.  The final one flown on entry into Dubai was presented to Ian McNaught I believe.
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