33rd Lions Travelogue sets sail Oct. 1 - Crossville Chronicle

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33rd Lions Travelogue sets sail Oct. 1 Crossville Chronicle She was the first ship ever built to serve as both a trans-Atlantic liner and a cruise ship. QE2 made her first world cruise in 1974. Since then she has continued to sail around the world each winter taking a different route, but always sailing through a large part ...

Bigger cruise travel role seen for Sabah - Daily Express

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Bigger cruise travel role seen for Sabah Daily Express "But one big cruise ship around the world such as the QE2 carries about 2,000 pax paying passengers plus about 1,000 staff. Its next port of call could be a five-day five-night cruise to Sydney which means it must buy in Sabah provisions such as vegetables, ... and more »

Speed limits too slow - Calgary Herald

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Speed limits too slow Calgary Herald 26, we left Edmonton on the QE2 around noon and set the cruise control for 110 km/h. We were surprised by the very large percentage of drivers who passed us at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres over the speed limit. Many times, there were packs of four to six ... and more »

Queen Elizabeth 2 - QE2 - Ocean Liner, Cruise Ship, Icon. A study in Film

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Whether you are a first time cruiser or a regular traveller, experience the most famous ocean liner of her era in this tribute to a legendary ship ...

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Queen Mary 2 - QM2 -Ships Whistles Southampton QE2 Terminal & Transatlantic Run

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Turn up the volume and hang on to your seats. Experience Queen Mary 2's ships whistles at their finest and loudest! Here are two pieces of ...

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A Retirement is Announced - QE2 - Queen Elizabeth 2 Ocean Liner and Cruise Ship

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We Love Cruise Ships. Our tribute to the announcement of her retirement next year. A sad loss to the cruise world but at least our favourite ship ...

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Adding to supply of money challenged - San Antonio Express

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Adding to supply of money challenged San Antonio Express It does not stand for a new, luxurious ocean liner to replace the retired QE2, or Queen Elizabeth 2. Let's envision QE3, however, as an ocean liner anyway. There's Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke poised with a bottle of champagne ready to ceremoniously launch the new cruise ship, emblematic of releasing a new load of money supply to stimulate the sluggish U.S. economic recovery. But look! Running frantically toward Bernanke is Richard Fisher, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president, waving his arms. and more »

Fed should move cautiously - San Antonio Express

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Fed should move cautiously San Antonio Express It does not stand for a new, luxurious ocean liner to replace the retired QE2, or Queen Elizabeth 2. Let's envision QE3, however, as an ocean liner anyway. There's Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke poised with a bottle of champagne ready to ceremoniously launch the new cruise ship, emblematic of releasing a new load of money supply to stimulate the sluggish U.S. economic recovery. But look! Running toward Bernanke is Richard Fisher, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president, racing toward Bernanke ... and more »

Trading the QE2 and the high seas for a barge on the Union Canal - STV Local

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Trading the QE2 and the high seas for a barge on the Union Canal STV Local By the time he retired two years ago Captain Nick Bates was qualified to drive any ship, any size, anywhere in the world - except the Union Canal. He had to take an exam before he could begin his voluntary role as a skipper for the Seagull Trust, a charity that provides day trips for people with disabilities and the elderly. During his days as cruise liner Captain when he met people such as the King of Kuwait, Archbishop Tutu, HRH Princess Anne and the celebrities including Sir Jimmy Savile and Patrick Stewart.

90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them ... - 98FM

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90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them ... 98FM 90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them belonging to the 900 foot long Queen Elizabeth liner that arrived in the capital this morning. In a big boost for local ... of the 1930s and 1940s. But if you want to catch a glimpse of the inside of the Queen Elizabeth you better have some spare cash handy as a cruise around Ireland and Britain could set you back as much as 450 Euro per person per day. Tweet. Posted August 4, 2012 1.36PM. Tags: Luxury QE2 Liner Docks In Dublin ...

Commander of QE2 is now skipper on a Union Canal barge - Edinburgh Evening News

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Commander of QE2 is now skipper on a Union Canal barge Edinburgh Evening News “I admit I was rather surprised when they told me I'm not qualified, despite the fact that before I retired I was allowed to captain any ship, anywhere in the world. Apparently that didn't apply to the Union Canal!” Having passed the exams required to become a ...

QUEENWATCH: QE2 Pops To Isle Of Wight, Wears Salmon - MyDaily UK

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QUEENWATCH: QE2 Pops To Isle Of Wight, Wears Salmon MyDaily UK The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour. The Coach & Horses pub in Kibworth, Leicestershire, has turned into a ship to mark the forthcoming Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour. Queen Elizabeth look-alike, Elizabeth Richard, poses ... and more »

The Queen settles in - The Canberra Times

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The Queen settles in The Canberra Times WHEN I went to Dubai to cruise the Middle East in early 2010, my ship was docked next to the Queen Elizabeth 2. From its distinctive black hull to its sleek ocean liner styling, it is an iconic ship in every sense of the word. The QE2 cruised the oceans for almost ... and more »

The Queen settles in - Brisbane Times

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The Queen settles in Brisbane Times WHEN I went to Dubai to cruise the Middle East in early 2010, my ship was docked next to the Queen Elizabeth 2. From its distinctive black hull to its sleek ocean liner styling, it is an iconic ship in every sense of the word. The QE2 cruised the oceans for almost ... and more »

The Queen settles in - Sydney Morning Herald

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The Queen settles in Sydney Morning Herald WHEN I went to Dubai to cruise the Middle East in early 2010, my ship was docked next to the Queen Elizabeth 2. From its distinctive black hull to its sleek ocean liner styling, it is an iconic ship in every sense of the word. The QE2 cruised the oceans for almost ... and more »