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It was quite a crowd drawing event. Fortunately the photo gallery is again working for me and I will upload photos shortly.
(Source: Cunard)
As for the comparison between QUEEN MARY 2 and that naval ship (HMAS MELBOURNE maybe?), once when I was on board we berthed next to an ARLEIGH BURKE-class US destroyer in St. Kitts. She looked tiny!
Queen Elizabeth album is now made.
Because Sydney harbour is so curvy, the Naval base is the only dock big enough for QM2 as it cant fit under the Harbour Bridge.
I suspect it can fit at circular quay where the Queen Elizabeth is, but I dont think it has ever been in Sydney without another Cunard ship. According to map measurements the dock looks long enough for QM2 to dock there. It would be great if it did as it would be the best photo opportunity ever.
My slideshow of QM2 Sydney to Auckland
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quote:Originally posted by Sutho:...The only place I think they could build another dock is possibly the old HMAS Platypus close to Kiribilli on the North Shore.
So it might have to be the Navy to the rescue again. Otherwise one of them would have to anchor somewhere (and can that be done?).
BTW. Great pics.
[ 03-07-2011: Message edited by: bulbousbow ]
Brad
If you look at my final photo of all the warships in front of QM2, there is not much room plus the warf bends and changes direction in front of QM2 to go at a slightly different angle than it is where QM2 is.
There has been talk of moving the Navy to Newcastle, but I cant see that ever happening.
Botany Bay would be a good idea for one if they can find an area on the north side giving direct access to the city.
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