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Since this is a Sunday arrival at around 3:30pm under the bridge I really hope someone out there will make it to the Bay Area and take pictures!
[ 01-09-2007: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
No, she is being shipped by Federal Express.
quote:Originally posted by Dave the Wave:How is she getting there? Around the Cape Horn?
Yes. She has already been around Cape Horn twice. However, unlike last year she will have all 4 pods working this time.
Brian
[ 01-10-2007: Message edited by: Brian_O ]
It is not very often QM2 sails into San Francisco when I am in town.
quote:Originally posted by Waynaro:I will try to be there since it is only an hour away.It is not very often QM2 sails into San Francisco when I am in town.
I believe this will be QM2's maiden visit to Frisco. She called at LA last year but did not go further North.
Nonetheless, I need to find a good vantage point. It would be worth researching whether bikes and pedestrians can get onto the GG Bridge after dark. I recall seeing a sign posted....
The first exit northbound after you cross the bridge turn left, then left again after you cross under the road. Follow the road uphill to the old fort and walk out to the far edge. Here you will be able to see her coming from afar, then crossing under the bridge from a very high elevation. This vantage point also allows pics of the QM2 and the skyline of San Fran in the background framed by the Golden Gate Bridge.
Its a shame you cant be at three vanatge points at the same time, because the next coolest place would be dead center on the bridge walkway as she passes under you. I have done this for years when I lived in the Bay Area and the feeling is breathtaking. Then you can watch her enter the harbour and circle.
Otherwise I would probably pic something like Coit Tower or the end of Fishermans Wharf.
Cant wait to see your pictures!!!!
One thing Im windering is that, will she have all the media craze like the maiden call for NY where helicopters, and roadjam?
Dont forget about this cool sight to monitor her were-abouts tomorrow afternoon.
http://www.boatingsf.com/ais_map.php
[ 02-03-2007: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
quote:Originally posted by 6263866:For those who are wondering what QM2 will be doing from her arrival under the bridge to when she docks, an email from SF Port statesThank you for your interest in San Franciscocruising.The QM2 will parade slowly past the GGBthen probably head south about as far asTreasure Island. It will then move toAnchorage 7 - which is midpoint betweenAlcatraz and Treasure Island, and almostperfectly in line with both.Anchorage 7 is clearly visible from Pier 39,Alcatraz, or Treasure Island.The QM2 will anchor out until approx. 7:30 pmand then head in to Pier 27 - which is at thefoot of Lombard St. & the Embarcadero.Should be alongside by 8 - 8:15.I will be on the Hornblower cruise and stay until she docks to get some night shots.[ 01-29-2007: Message edited by: 6263866 ]
Thank you for your interest in San Franciscocruising.
The QM2 will parade slowly past the GGBthen probably head south about as far asTreasure Island. It will then move toAnchorage 7 - which is midpoint betweenAlcatraz and Treasure Island, and almostperfectly in line with both.
Anchorage 7 is clearly visible from Pier 39,Alcatraz, or Treasure Island.
The QM2 will anchor out until approx. 7:30 pmand then head in to Pier 27 - which is at thefoot of Lombard St. & the Embarcadero.Should be alongside by 8 - 8:15.
I will be on the Hornblower cruise and stay until she docks to get some night shots.
[ 01-29-2007: Message edited by: 6263866 ]
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/02/04/QM2.TMP
QM2 in Acapulco
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=1&f=/c/a/2007/02/02/BAG1GNTL8T1.DTL
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/02/04/BARPILOT.TMP
[ 02-04-2007: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
http://webcam.princess.com/webcam/QM_bridge.jpg
quote:Originally posted by Cunard Fan:Why is her bridge cam ponting inside her bridge? Its kind of cool though.
It was pointed at the bow earlier! Mon I hope they fix this before the ship gets to the Golden gate Bridge! Somebody call'm and tell'm...
Nice INSIDE look at the new bridge extensions though...
-> Is there a webcam showing Golden Gate bridge?
http://webmarin.com/images/wc/Camera.jpg
http://www.pier39marina.com/cam.htm
Pam
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