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Bay of Biscay Enroute Back to Southampton, July 20084 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo from the port bridge wing on our last QE2 voyage.

This was my second bridge visit almost 3 years to the day of the first with the nursery, at a more sedate approximately 21 knots (slow by QE2 standards).

My Dad had written to Captain David Perkins asking if a bridge visit was possible given it was our last chance on a seagoing QE2. I still have the response letter from his secretary.
Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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A Speed Not Seen Anymore!4 viewsMy photo from my late July 2005 first bridge visit with the nursery.Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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At The Helm Aged 8, Late July 20051 viewsSailing at nearly 28.5 knots through the Bay of Biscay back to Southampton. Luckily for everyone else, QE2 was on autopilot!

The moment the childhood dream to become a deck officer started and is now becoming a reality nearly 20 years later.
Thomas HypherMar 10, 2024
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Pia : The Mast0 views23 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pia : Weighing anchor0 views17 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pia : Aaaaagh...2 views17 September 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : Luggage stowed0 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Heading out (of New York)0 views16 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : Foredeck heading into Hellesylt0 views7 August 2008Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Twynkle : On Watch2 views31 July 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Crew only0 viewsSadly, I never managed to venture beyond this point. 15 September 2008. Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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More this way!2 viewsBaggage Masters receiving baggage in Southampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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Pavilion used as baggage store2 views30 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiMar 08, 2024
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propeller shaft3 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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internal organs...3 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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Lloyd-Werft, Bremerhaven3 viewsHamburgerMar 06, 2024
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QE2 in the roadstead off Easter Island2 viewsPort of call during farewell world cruise in 20081 commentsKatharina ErnstFeb 29, 2024
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1 viewscunardqueenFeb 27, 2024
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Bow...what a view 2 viewscunardqueenFeb 27, 2024
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QE2 in Gutan Lock4 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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QE2 Anchored Firth of Forth1 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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Liner Blessing in Lisbon1 viewsCunarder ManFeb 24, 2024
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Samuel Cunard statue in Halifax5 viewsCanada in autumn 2008Katharina ErnstFeb 15, 2024
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Her first visit to Trieste8 viewsVery convenient bus stop at open dockfrazscotFeb 12, 2024
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Last visit to Greenock4 viewsfrazscotFeb 12, 2024
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QE2 DRY DOCK BREMENHAVEN 1980's. 8 viewsPhoto by Gary Arvedon-Youth Director/Interim Entertainment Director and Sian Griffiths-Social Directress under the propeller. Gary ArvedonJan 30, 2024
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QE2 in Merok, Norway 19725 viewsDyls and MaureenMaureen Kragten-MunschJan 27, 2024
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Sailaway from Invergordon 4 viewscunardqueenJan 26, 2024
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Civitavecchia, Italy on Tuesday 26th July 20055 viewsMy Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo.Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Vigo, Spain on Saturday 23rd October 20043 viewsMy photo from nearly 20 years ago!Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Wetdock alongside the Western Docks in Southampton8 viewsTuesday 22nd April 2008 during her last Cunard refit.

This was the final whole Cunard fleet meeting that QE2 took part in, which was an unplanned coincidence because QE2 was originally scheduled to drydock at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven before her sale to Dubai.

I had the day off primary school at very short notice for this.

My Dad's (James A. Hypher's) photo.
Thomas HypherJan 25, 2024
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Stavanger 20055 viewsStavanger 2005.1 commentsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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Hamburg 20055 viewsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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Flaam 20054 viewsStephen HargreavesJan 25, 2024
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QE2 has finally come - heading for the port of Hamburg3 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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QE2 and the pilot station, Hamburg2 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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Leaving Hamburg3 viewsHamburgerJan 23, 2024
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At Home 11 11 20082 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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Barcelona 19926 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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Early Morning Southampton 3 viewsCunarder ManJan 09, 2024
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QE2 Norway 20015 viewsLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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QE2 Flam Norway 20014 viewsLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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QE2 Stavanger 20015 viewsLynda BradfordJan 07, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room cabinet2 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room Piano1 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: Chart Room Bar2 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael Gallagher: heritage item1 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Michael GallagherL Chart Room Sphere 0 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant7 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant4 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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QE2 Restaurant1 viewsLynda BradfordJan 06, 2024
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Pia : QE2 send-off in Göteborg4 views11 July 2005Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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The ladies with the coconut lamps4 viewsQE2 in the background. Kochi, 21 March 2002Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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Göteborg Town Band as we set sail5 viewsGöteborg, 11 July 2005.Isabelle ProndzynskiDec 28, 2023
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And the Band played us on!5 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Last Departure Gibraltar6 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Welcome to Cochin4 viewsCunarder ManDec 22, 2023
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Last call at Greenock4 viewsCrowds line the Esplanade for a final look. October 2008Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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Top Brass at Naples6 viewsJuly 2006Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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Rousing send-off from Rotterdam3 viewsJuly 2008Pete HamillDec 21, 2023
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The first dockside crowd !!5 viewsfrazscotDec 06, 2023
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Hello and Goodbye Newcastle 6 viewscunardqueenDec 02, 2023
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The last Goodbye from New York5 viewscunardqueenDec 02, 2023
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Operators8 viewsLynda BradfordNov 02, 2023
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equipment and operators8 viewsLynda BradfordNov 02, 2023
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Midship Lobby10 viewsLynda BradfordNov 02, 2023
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Caronia Restaurant 200312 viewsStephen on rightLynda BradfordNov 02, 2023
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Alan Hughes: My Dad and the Boat 24 viewsLynda BradfordOct 30, 2023
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3047 M1 Grade cabin5 viewsLynda BradfordOct 30, 2023
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Two Deck?7 viewsLynda BradfordOct 30, 2023
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Two Deck4 viewsLynda BradfordOct 30, 2023
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Engineer9 viewsLynda BradfordOct 30, 2023
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John Chillingworth: Last Steam Crossing October 20th 198626 viewsCrew on last steam crossingLynda BradfordOct 29, 2023
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Ready to go (twice) !.6 viewsfrazscotOct 09, 2023
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Happy days ahead !5 viewsfrazscotOct 09, 2023
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Loading Up - 19729 viewsLoading up to go in NYC, June 1972Bob C.Sep 28, 2023
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Board, unpack, relax!11 viewsOur luggage in Cabin 4016, June 1977 1 commentsBob C.Sep 28, 2023
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Lahrdeco: Case packed, labelled and ready to go16 views1 commentsLynda BradfordSep 27, 2023
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Lahrdeco: Rather a lot of luggage for one cruise17 viewsLynda BradfordSep 27, 2023
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Rob Lightbody : QE2 Stateroom 215414 viewsOne of the cabins created in 1999. Seen here in December 2007.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 26, 2023
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Rob Lightbody : Sudoku and reading on QE213 viewsIsabelle ProndzynskiSep 26, 2023
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Camera baggage15 viewsNorway 2001Lynda BradfordSep 26, 2023
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Captain's Handbag16 viewsTromso Norway 2001Lynda BradfordSep 26, 2023
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Last Transatlantic Luggage Line up 10 viewsCases on parade circa 11pm 21/10/2008BarumfoxSep 26, 2023
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Twynkle : Strong guys with unlimited luggage7 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
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Twynkle : Ready to disembark6 views12 August 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
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Pia : Would this fit into my suitcase?8 viewsQE2 model in the waiting lounge in the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
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Pia : Took my sister along!4 viewsBoston, 18 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 22, 2023
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QE220 viewsBlack uniform its me Florin RegusSep 20, 2023
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Brad Donaldson: Tandem Crossing 15 viewsPhoto taken from stern of QM2 when QM2 took over as Cunard flagship Lynda BradfordSep 08, 2023
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Farewell, For 2 at the end of 3 weeks 7 viewscunardqueenSep 06, 2023
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8 viewsFredSep 06, 2023
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Baggage belt6 viewsSouthampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
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Cabin 512810 viewsSouthampton, 17 July 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
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More this way!7 viewsSouthampton, 10 September 2008.Isabelle ProndzynskiSep 05, 2023
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A day out with Balmoral and Manchester6 viewsOff Cloch Point on her way to GreenockPete HamillAug 29, 2023
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Best o' pals7 viewsWith MV Balmoral on her way to GreenockPete HamillAug 29, 2023
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Under escort8 viewsEscorted up river by HMS ManchesterPete HamillAug 29, 2023
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Down the Clyde9 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
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Home for the last time10 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
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Paying off in Greenock 9 viewscunardqueenAug 28, 2023
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QE2 and CalMac ferry Saturn 11 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
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QE2 alongside at Greenock 10 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
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Coming round Kempock Point11 viewsSea PigeonAug 27, 2023
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25th August 2023 - QE2 Story Get Together in Greenock15 viewsGavin and Sheila (not in photo), Rob, John, Rosemary, David, Tom & Lynda met for afternoon coffee and treats at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock when Queen Victoria called there as part of her round britain cruise.Rob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
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QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time, with navy helicopter over the bow 29 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
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QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time with flotilla8 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
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QE2 Arriving in Greenock for the last time, sun comes out.8 viewsSeen from BalmoralRob LightbodyAug 26, 2023
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IMG_139015 views1974 QE2 Boiler Break Down, tugs came from New York and she was towed into St, George’s, BermudaMaureen Kragten-MunschAug 12, 2023
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Michael Gallagher: 1970 Brochure13 viewsLynda BradfordAug 08, 2023
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Michael Gallagher: 1970 Brochure8 viewsLynda BradfordAug 08, 2023
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Michael Gallagher: 1970 Brochure11 viewsLynda BradfordAug 08, 2023
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Michael Gallagher: 1970 Brochure6 viewsLynda BradfordAug 08, 2023
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Farewell Our Queen5 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
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Final Docking Greenock 20088 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
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Let's get a closer view! Greenock 20088 viewsCunarder ManAug 06, 2023
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6 viewslast ever World Cruise momento, we joined QE2 in S'oton for a 3 week cruise round the Caribbean. the trip to New York was the last leg in her last Word Cruise , these lists were in every bar on QE2, last evening, the stewards were removing them from the folders, I asked & recived with thanks....pete cainJul 30, 2023
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5 viewsOur first ever QE2 visit, even pushed the boat out(no pun intended) & went Grill, how lucky we are!!pete cainJul 30, 2023
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4 viewsFor JIM, bought & only used once - he was a strong boy, & pulled.
We think this lead was constructed for a lap dog type- he definately wasn't bless him..
pete cainJul 30, 2023
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Unbeatable memories !10 viewsfrazscotJul 30, 2023
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