Why the QE2 could not be re engined by a UK shipyard

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An interesting review of why British shipyards could not undertake the 80 million pound conversion to re engine the QE2 from a steamship to Diesel ...

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QE2 last day as a steamship

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Shows QE2's last arrival into southampton as a steamship, also shows engine room and turbine control room. On departure the Chief engineer ...

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QE2 last day as a steam ship

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QE2 Chief Engineer John Chillingworth discusses the attributes of a new diesel electric plant versas the old steam plant. shows main control room ...

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What can Dubai do with the QE2? - Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

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What can Dubai do with the QE2? Telegraph.co.uk (blog) “In the position which QE2 is currently sitting, it offers a lovely view over the Dubai skyline.” Run her as a cruise ship: Presumably if she's still fitted out as a cruise ship, it wouldn't be too expensive to perk her up a bit and press her into ...

Family say farewell to ex-captain of the QE2 - Wirral News

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Family say farewell to ex-captain of the QE2 Wirral News The family of Captain Robin Woodall - known for bringing the QE2 into the Mersey on her first visit to Liverpool in 1990 - said he passed away last Wednesday morning in hospital. The Hoylake captain began his career at sea at just 16.

'Docked but doing nothing - don't let QE2 rust away to ruin' - 7DAYS

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'Docked but doing nothing - don't let QE2 rust away to ruin' 7DAYS I remember how the cruise liner the Queen Elizabeth II, berthed in Port Rashid, in Dubai back in 2008 and there was a warm celebration to welcome to her. The owner of this extraordinary ship announced it may be a floating hotel then there were other ... and more »

UK marks Queen Elizabeth II's birthday with 21-gun salute - GlobalNews.ca

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UK marks Queen Elizabeth II's birthday with 21-gun salute GlobalNews.ca ... Elizabeth 2 cruise ship as she departs the QE2 Embarkation building at Southhampton Docks on June 2;2008 in Southhampton;England. The Queen is revisiting the historic cruise liner named after her before it is retired in Dubai as a floating hotel. and more »

When the Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands - Mail on Sunday

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When the Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands Mail on Sunday Troops wave to families on the quay while injured soldiers lie below deck Deep inside the QE2 cruise liner, baker Stephen Hallam was rolling out pastry for an apple pie when his new assistant arrived. A Welsh Guardsman in full combat kit, ... and more »

Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands - Daily Mail

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Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands Daily Mail Troops wave to families on the quay while injured soldiers lie below deck Deep inside the QE2 cruise liner, baker Stephen Hallam was rolling out pastry for an apple pie when his new assistant arrived. A Welsh Guardsman in full combat kit, ... and more »

When the Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands - Daily Mail

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When the Queen went to war: Amazing pictures on QE2 as it sailed to the Falklands Daily Mail Troops wave to families on the quay while injured soldiers lie below deck Deep inside the QE2 cruise liner, baker Stephen Hallam was rolling out pastry for an apple pie when his new assistant arrived. A Welsh Guardsman in full combat kit, ... and more »

Raise The Titanic - The Skinny

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Raise The Titanic The Skinny Morrison is a historian as well as a comic, but she's had a love affair with ocean liners since seeing the launch of the QE2, which was built by her dad ('yeah, he did all of it'). This Sunday, she will be attempting to outdo James Cameron by ... and more »

Texas man holding party to commemorate Titanic anniversary - KSDK

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Texas man holding party to commemorate Titanic anniversary KSDK The room is covered with movie posters, home-made cushions, and props to mimic the ill-fated ship, as well as other collectables that he and his wife, Shirley, acquired from their travels around the world. "We've been on the QE2 seven times to London," ... and more »

Somerset poet: My friendship with baby rescued from Titanic disaster - This is Somerset

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Somerset poet: My friendship with baby rescued from Titanic disaster This is Somerset This Sunday, April 15, will mark 100 years to the day since the luxury liner Titanic sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. A tragedy of such proportions, in which 1517 people lost their lives, ... and more »

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The QE2 goes back home as she celebrates her 40th anniversary on the River Clyde in Scotland.

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QE2 Spirit of Tasmania and Old planes.avi

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QE 2 in melbourne 2008 , scrap planes

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