The Queens meet at Southampton 16 April 2005
19th April 2005

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 were in port together for one of their rare 'close encounters'. Queen Elizabeth 2 had just completed her 2005 World Cruise, and Queen Mary 2 was providing a connection to New York for World Cruise passengers. This made for some memorable sights on Southampton Water. Click on each thumbnail to see the full picture. Email me on pjh.weblinks@btinternet.com to request a full size image file to be emailed to you: don't forget to quote the DSCF number(s)!

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Queen Elizabeth 2 berthed at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal, viewed from Hythe Pier
Queen Elizabeth 2 berthed at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal, viewed from Hythe Pier
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A closer look at Queen Elizabeth 2 from the Hythe ferry
A closer look at Queen Elizabeth 2 from the Hythe ferry
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A look back at Queen Elizabeth 2 as the Hythe ferry approaches Town Quay
A look back at Queen Elizabeth 2 as the Hythe ferry approaches Town Quay
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A telephoto shot of Queen Mary 2 at the Mayflower Terminal.  The P&O ship Adonia is in dry dock on the left, and will emerge as Sea Princess
A telephoto shot of Queen Mary 2 at the Mayflower Terminal. The P&O ship Adonia is in dry dock on the left, and will emerge as Sea Princess
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A closer view of Queen Mary 2 from a Hythe Ferry tour of the port
A closer view of Queen Mary 2 from a Hythe Ferry tour of the port
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Looking South down the River Test, Queen Mary 2 is on the left and Queen Elizabeth 2 is in the distance on the right
Looking South down the River Test, Queen Mary 2 is on the left and Queen Elizabeth 2 is in the distance on the right
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The Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship Braemar leaves on a cruise around 5.30 pm
The Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship Braemar leaves on a cruise around 5.30 pm
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Queen Mary 2 is preparing for departure
Queen Mary 2 is preparing for departure
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The tug Deben gets into position to escort Queen Mary 2 as it departs for New York
The tug Deben gets into position to escort Queen Mary 2 as it departs for New York
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Queen Mary 2 is on the move, with Deben providing a suitable display
Queen Mary 2 is on the move, with Deben providing a suitable display
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Queen Mary 2 moves down the River Test
Queen Mary 2 moves down the River Test
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Queen Mary 2 is approaching Queen Elizabeth 2
Queen Mary 2 is approaching Queen Elizabeth 2
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