Silver Anniversary Portraits to commemorate QE2's first crossing to NYC

[Michael Gallagher]

QE2's 8 - 13 May 1994 Southampton to New York crossing was designated as her official Silver Anniversary Crossing to mark the 25th Anniversary of her first crossing to New York (2 - 7 May 1969).

The Central Office of Information sent a photographer (Alan Chandler) on that voyage and below are some portraits he captured - of Commodore Bil Warwick who was sailing with his son Ron. And of Commodore Burton-Hall who was in command that trip.

[Michael Gallagher]

The COI hired a helicopter to capture QE2's departure from New York on 13 May - here are some of Alan Chandler's shots.

[Thomas Hypher]

Wonderful historic photos, including of the Captain's (main) Cabin and Office just inside from the bit beneath the bridge and now sadly history in Dubai.

[Rob Lightbody]

Incredible and historic photos, in all sorts of ways.

I enjoyed a captains cocktail party in his office in August 2008 with my mum.  There was a very nice swell going, and we had to hold onto that table on the right with one hand, and our drink with the other!  Then in 2011 I was Captain Cooper's guest, the room was unchanged, and we enjoyed coffee and a chat.

[Lynda Bradford]

Excellent photos.  I love the pictures of QE2 leaving New York

[Michael Gallagher]

This one was also part of the set

[Thomas Hypher]

Some of the cooling fans of one of the electric motors, if I recall correctly?

[Rob Lightbody]

I remember walking down those steps on the left and suddenly realising what I was looking at there, amazing.

[June Ingram]

Absolutely wonderful and awe-inspiring photos ! Many thanks, Michael, for sharing them !

[Lynda Bradford]

Looking at the timeline of QE2 events reminded me that in May 1994 QE2 celebrated her Silver Anniversary crossing. 

Last year Michael Gallagher gave us the opportunity to view the above set of photos to commemorate the occasion.

QE2's 8 - 13 May 1994 Southampton to New York crossing was designated as her official Silver Anniversary Crossing to mark the 25th Anniversary of her first crossing to New York (2 - 7 May 1969).

The Central Office of Information sent a photographer (Alan Chandler) on that voyage and below are some portraits he captured - of Commodore Bil Warwick who was sailing with his son Ron. And of Commodore Burton-Hall who was in command that trip.

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[Thomas Hypher]

Just noticed the framed photo of HMS Edinburgh (the last Type 42 built and to serve in the Royal Navy - Argentina still has one albeit repurposed) above Commodore John Burton-Hall at his desk. HMS Edinburgh being easily identifiable amongst the Batch 3 42s because of the bulwarks at her bow, and on further research it shows her early in her life specifically as she had a Phalanx CIWS mounted between the Sea Dart launcher and the 4.5 inch gun which I didn't know until just now! Unfortunately even the bow of a Batch 3 (lengthened for better seakeeping over the Batch 1 and 2 42s and shipping less sea over the bow as a result), even with Edinburgh's added bulwarks, proved too wet for the Phalanx CIWS in the bow position hence the standard location on either side of the superstructure throughout the Royal Navy 42s when retrofitted post Falklands.

However, to get to my question, I wonder if Commodore Burton-Hall hung this picture specifically as he is RNR and I wonder if he spent time onboard HMS Edinburgh as part of RNR service? I've always liked the sleek look of the 42s!