QE2 launch photos

[bobso]

Has this video photo slide show been posted before?---


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Source:  YouTube (Produced by RJ Whyte 08)
Media: Video photo slideshow
Description: Slideshow of colour and black and white photos showing the build process

[Bob C.]

I haven't seen the video slideshow but I have seen all the pictures in it.

[Rob Lightbody]

There are some nice photos of the launch, and her departure from the fitting out basin on flickr courtesy of Stuart Neville

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stunev4/sets/72157629541710754/with/7132621219/


qe2 launch 5 by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


qe2 launch 4 by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


qe2 launch 3 by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


qe2 launch 2 by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


qe2 launch 1 by


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr


QE2 Launch by Stuart Neville, on Flickr

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

A reply was posted to this topic by Heather :

I was at the launch. My uncle was a draughtsman who worked at John Browns when the QE2 was being built and he got us tickets. One of the most amazing experiences of my life as I watched her slip into the sea. I thought how amazing it would be to sail on her but thought I would never do it. As it turned out I did - 34 times! I loved every single minute of it - sad she isn't with us any more but very happy memories.

Reposted following yesterday's Forum downtime.

[Twynkle]

More  photos taken at the launch
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?180223-The-QE2-Pics-of-her-Launch-1967&s=8151ce1863deef64925ad32a504a1554
There seem to be no sign of them here, however please do delete this post if they have been posted earlier....

[Lynda Bradford]

Launch photo

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Launch photo

It must have been such a huge and spectacular event – I cannot imagine that a float-out would ever have the same sense of drama. At the same time, presumably a float-out is much easier on the ship's hull than this kind of beautiful launch.

[June Ingram]

Magnificent photo of our magnificent QE2 !  Thank you, Lynda, very much for sharing this with us !  June   

[Lynda Bradford]

This is a photo of a picture my friend gave me as a birthday present a few years ago.  Can you spot the little addition to the picture.   

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

This is a photo of a picture my friend gave me as a birthday present.  Can you spot the little addition to the picture.   

Nice . Your friend must be a Forum member .

[Twynkle]

Happy Birthday, Lynda!
If QE2 could make herself heard, she surely would like to say Thank You,
and send you three Great Blasts!!
Rosie
 

[June Ingram]

Happy Birthday, Lynda !  QE2 has an awesome anchor !!  I agree totally with Rosie.  QE2 would certainly be sending you all the best for your birthday !  June 

[pete cain]

  Happy New year everybody.   There are 12 lovely images of the launch (& docking?) in this social history site, you don't have to page far down to find , but they are scattered , & not in order, the paddle steamer has a fair old list . They can be expanded , but my Adobe crashes whilst trying   Maybe our Scottish members know a few folk in these old photos?

http://www.glasgowfamilyalbum.com/photo/11338304284/

[Lynda Bradford]

In addition to the QE2 photos this is a really interesting selection of social history photos.  I like the photo taken from the PS Caledonia at the launch of the QE2.  You can almost see the PS listing to the side as the passengers crowd to one side to see QE2. 

[June Ingram]

Just thought I would bring forward this topic again so that we all might enjoy the launch photos of our beloved QE2.  There are so many wonderful photos here !