Farewell to the QE2

**kilroyshr** · 9th October 08, 09:22 PM

I remember years ago when I was in the Navy, we passed her out at sea. We were having a steel beach party and the weather was a little off. But since when is that going to stop a bunch of Navy guys from having a party? Anyhow, her deck hands on deck were giving us the oddest looks?

**David Dalglish** · 9th October 08, 11:05 PM

A grand old Lady

**Highlander31** · 9th October 08, 11:17 PM

Beautiful ship Alex. It seems like 1967 was just last week. I don't feel old though,...just experienced.

**Rollo** · 10th October 08, 12:15 AM

Marvellous pictures and nice kilt !

**Jock Scot** · 10th October 08, 03:46 AM

A wonderful ship, I would have liked to have gone to see her off. Thanks for the pictures. I remember seeing the Queen Elizabeth 1 and the Queen Mary, painted dark grey, docking, loaded with GI's..

**Mipi** · 10th October 08, 04:24 AM

The ship will become a part of the history. Floating hotel is much better then cutting in pieces.

Nice photos like allways, Alex.

**kiltedmapleleaf** · 11th October 08, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

The ship will become a part of the history. Floating hotel is much better then cutting in pieces.

I agree, the queen mary has now been a hotel longer than she was at sea, lets hope the QE2 has the same long life in retirement, it would be wrong for her to cut up.

**Une** · 11th October 08, 07:14 AM

She goes out of service in November, & as l live only five minutes away, l shall endevor to go into the village to se her leave her home port for the last time.

**Darkislander** · 13th October 08, 03:54 PM

Smashin' photos Alex. The one and only time I was on board the restaurant manager came up to me and said "you'll be dining on the Captain's table this evening sir" and I said "What? - pay all this money to eat with the staff. I don't think so" Just kidding.