The QE2's Funnel

[Louis De Sousa]

Another one

[Chris]

Magnificent Louis!

The shot I took actually shows a close up of one of the magnificent lights that illuminate the funnel so well. I was being creative with my shots when I took that one and at first glance it looks almost as if the funnel is sitting atop the light fixture.

On another note, it is interesting also to see that photos of the new funnel post 86/87 Bremerhaven refit show it all "wired up" with cables running from it to the deck below. As QE2 got older, these cables seemed to disappear with her funnel being totally cable-less for much of her later life.

[Louis De Sousa]

Did you know that around the funnel is a crew area?Theres a section only for females.Great memories there but you have to be carefull with the cameras...........

[Louis De Sousa]

How about is one?

[Chris]

Did you know that around the funnel is a crew area? Theres a section only for females.Great memories there but you have to be carefull with the cameras...........

Yes - when we were taken up to photograph the funnel we walked through the ladies only deck - there was no one around at the time.

[Malcolm]

The shot I took actually shows a close up of one of the magnificent lights that illuminate the funnel so well.

I was going to ask what that was - now I don't have to

[Malcolm]

Did you know that around the funnel is a crew area?Theres a section only for females.

Yes and no. I knew there was a crew area around the funnel but I didn't think it was big enough to be segregated into areas.

[Malcolm]

when we were taken up to photograph the funnel

When was that? By the time I found out how to get to the funnel the doors en route had been locked

[Twynkle]

There's lots more about the funnel - and whistle,

 on  https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,206.0.html

as well as in the Gallery, I think

and you'll find the Funnel Run somewhere too!

[Malcolm]

There's lots more about the funnel - and whistle,

 on  https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,206.0.html

Thanks

[cunardqueen]

Now the "Funnel" commence

l couldnt believe my luck that it was open..

Notice the punch bag...

There used to be an area years ago that was a notorious err cruising place.. long before the cctv
I did happen per chance to find myself up there late one night

and more pics to follow tomorrow..
Tales of a Funnel Run

[Chris]

When was that? By the time I found out how to get to the funnel the doors en route had been locked

We were actually taken there by a Deck Cadet from a door leading out of the funnel casing (the white part at the back of the funnel). It was superb to be there so close to that magnificent funnel.

[Malcolm]

Now the "Funnel" commence

l couldnt believe my luck that it was open..

Myles - when were you up there? I hope it wasn't the time I met you

There used to be an area years ago that was a notorious err cruising place.. long before the cctv
I did happen per chance to find myself up there late one night

What's odd about that? It was a cruise ship you were on after all

[Waverley]

Funnel in the sky,  black and white photo.  Quite nice.

http://inphotos.org/qe2-funnel-in-the-sky/

[cunardqueen]

Malcolm
The last time was the day in port between the Round UK and the westbound crossing,But the first time up there was late one night in 1988