Reported sale of 'QE2' to ship-breakers sad news - Otago Daily Times

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Reported sale of 'QE2' to ship-breakers sad news Otago Daily Times In this column last Monday I mentioned an American cargo ship that later fulfilled a number of roles. As Franca C. it was the first vessel used ... When the liner was sold to Istithmar, part of the state-controlled Dubai World, Istithmar agreed to not sell the ship for at least 10 years. However, a source close to Dubai World ... And on November 11, 2009, QE2 left Southampton for the last time, on a cruise through the Mediterranean and on to Dubai, where it arrived 15 days later. Original plans for the ship to be berthed and ...