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Topic: Queen Mary 2 in Newport, RI

flotsam'n jetsam
First Class Passenger
Member # 2712

posted 09-21-2004 01:21 PM

Friends;

I saw (or tried to see through heavy rain!) QM2 the first time on the 18th in Newport, RI. Golden Princess was also present. While the remnants of hurricane Ivan brought Newport lots and lots of rain and wind, QM2 was solidly anchored in the bay. It was pretty impressive to see her under heavy conditions, and it made for some nice photo opportunities. I waited until I see her the first time to confirm my thoughts but here it goes: compared to QE2, she is just plain ugly with her apartment like structure. I have to admit that even Golden Princess looked more graceful. I am not saying this in a bad way though, so do not misunderstand me. Her marketing goals justify her design so relatively speaking, she is an OK looking ship. The problem arises when I compare her with the ships of the "old school".

By the way, the weather got much better that night in Newport. Rain stopped around 17:00 and wind slowed down around 22:00. I am surprised she canceled Sydney. Can anyone tell me the reason? Constricted narrow straits, maybe? Otherwise, I do not know why she would cancel her call.

Here is a picture of her. I have better photos, but this shows Golden Princess and QM2 together.

And here is QE2 in Newport two years ago from the same location:

Enjoy.

.-ata

[ 09-21-2004: Message edited by: flotsam'n jetsam ]

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Jamaica Jeff
First Class Passenger
Member # 2487

posted 09-21-2004 02:24 PM

Grand Princess.

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flotsam'n jetsam
First Class Passenger
Member # 2712

posted 09-21-2004 02:38 PM

Heh, heh! Where did Golden come from?

Grand Princess, of course!

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Ultra-Cruiser
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Member # 4953

posted 09-21-2004 03:58 PM

There is a Grand class ship named Golden Princess.

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flotsam'n jetsam
First Class Passenger
Member # 2712

posted 09-21-2004 05:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ultra-Cruiser:
There is a Grand class ship named Golden Princess.

I know Ultra-Cruiser; I meant where did it come from when I wrote that first message . I actually photographed Golden Princess last year so it may be a light case of "living in the past"! .

.-ata

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 09-21-2004 08:02 PM

The broadside view of QE2 really shows off her sleek lines. QM2 always looks best from that angle as well in my opinion.

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Waynaro
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Member # 3484

posted 09-21-2004 08:56 PM

Splendid pictures flotsam'n jetsam! I like the QE2 the most

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 09-24-2004 10:18 AM

Sydney NS Canada is the only port I have ever visited by ship that the ship docks by pulling into the main channel, turning 180 degrees, then backing up almost one mile to the pier, THEN mooring starboard side to the blunt far end of the pier (not alongside). I did this on the Rotterdam several years ago. Amazing experience...

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