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Topic: QE2 and QV bouncing across the Atlantic

lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-08-2008 02:11 PM

I saw some great images of both ships plowing through some nice waves on the Liners List site. QE2s bow appears to be three quarters (or more) out of the water in one image. In another image QVs bow is completely hidden w/green water. Hopefully her blunt bow was not damaged when the waves hit.

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
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posted 01-08-2008 02:33 PM

Can't wait to hear from Malcolm...

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-08-2008 02:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
[...] Hopefully her blunt bow was not damaged when the waves hit.

Why should that be the case? Were there any reports on extremely extraordinary circumstances that would lead to such a damage?

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 01-08-2008 03:06 PM

The pictures are nice; however it would be a better indication of the differences in how they took the waves if there was an idea of the times these were taken. Was QE2 pictured at the same time as QV? or was there a time lapse of several hours when the sea state may have changed somewhat? Would also be nice if the horizon was straightened to get a better idea.

Pam

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-08-2008 03:48 PM

I just checked the pictures - which are BTW absolutely amazing.

I do not see why one should be concerned about damage to the hull - both are having a rough ride - but that's about it. (not that this isn't something) There is actually a picture where QE2 is smashing into a wave like QV - I don't understand why one should assume based on these pictures that QV might be damaged or that QE2 is doing better than QV. (or the other way around) rolleyes:

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BCL
Just Boarded
Member # 12441

posted 01-08-2008 04:19 PM

what's the web address for that site?

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 01-08-2008 04:23 PM

I need it too. Not familiar with Liners list and would love to see the pics.

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Anders
First Class Passenger
Member # 6373

posted 01-08-2008 04:28 PM

Simply stunning (QE2, that is)!

Now if only QM2 was there with them...sigh

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viking109
First Class Passenger
Member # 6280

posted 01-08-2008 05:18 PM

Anyone got a link?

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 01-08-2008 05:20 PM

Linerlist is a Yahoo Group. Listmaster over there gave permission to post them here.

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viking109
First Class Passenger
Member # 6280

posted 01-08-2008 05:26 PM

Wow - fantastic pictures looks great fun if a tiny bit scary. I wonder if they have put the port hole covers on ( deadlights? )

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SCOTT H
First Class Passenger
Member # 6831

posted 01-08-2008 05:42 PM

Great pictures, Thad! They truly convey the power of the ocean. Amazing.

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Pascal
First Class Passenger
Member # 5510

posted 01-08-2008 05:50 PM

WOW !!!!!!!

Perhaps some of the best pictures of cruise ships I've ever seen. Incredible...

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 01-08-2008 06:32 PM

Incredible pictures of the QE2 and QV. It is interesting to see QV slice through the waves while the QE2 bounces over them. I can't wait to see if there is any damages to the QV's bow after the crossing.

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 01-08-2008 07:25 PM

WOW WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOIES, I would love to be aboard the QE2 for that ride. Love those photos.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-08-2008 07:29 PM

Again - why should there be damages to the hull? Yes, this is bad weather but it is not bad enough that one would expect damages to the hull.

One can not tell a lot from these pictures - but as a rule of thumb one can say that older ships roll (and also pitch) trough larger angles than modern ships - they might do that more gently though - which on the other hand can actually be more sickening than the higher accerlations typical for some modern ships.

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 01-08-2008 07:55 PM

Beautiful!! I wish I was there!

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Steve Read (sread)
First Class Passenger
Member # 788

posted 01-08-2008 08:10 PM

Greybeard and I having great fun here on the QE2, watching QV struggle to keep up. She's going flat out at 19kts, we could go that fast BACKWARDS!

There will be more pix tomorrow.

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Teva
First Class Passenger
Member # 5327

posted 01-08-2008 08:18 PM

WOW-WEEE WOW,WOW,WOW!.
Most impressive photos Thad!,as Waynaro said,QE2
does almost appear to be bouncing over the waves

As for the QV,she seems to more fully bury her bow
into the wave,so I agree with Ernst,should there be
any hull damage?,the way she 'hunkers down' into
the wave might suggest not.

And boy!,I'd love to be onboard either ship during
such a crossing!..the fear,the exhiliration,power the
anticipation and unpredictability would have my
heart in my throat,scared stiff,but feeling more alive
than any previous experience (sex included ).

Teva

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-08-2008 08:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sread:
[...]She's going flat out at 19kts, we could go that fast BACKWARDS! [...]

But hardly in that weather.

Seems as if you have a nice trip - I am looking forward to see your pictures. Greetings to all CT members aboard.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-08-2008 08:43 PM

There are high resolution images of QE2 available on Liners List. Thanks to Steve for sharing them!!

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-08-2008 08:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Teva:

Most impressive photos Thad!,as Waynaro said,QE2
does almost appear to be bouncing over the waves
Teva

That is why I entitled it 'bouncing across the Atlantic'

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 01-08-2008 09:00 PM

It is always amazing (and a reminder) to see pictures like these, knowing that as mighty and powerful as these ships are, Mother Nature has the upper hand. The QE2 looks like a model bouncing around in a tub!

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Pascal
First Class Passenger
Member # 5510

posted 01-09-2008 01:48 AM

I suppose lower exterior decks are restricted areas in those conditions... (never been aboard a cruise ship in that weather, but that's what is done with ferries. I wonder how they enforce this rule for the aft balcony cabins.

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Johan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4458

posted 01-09-2008 03:20 AM

Extraordinary photographs !
Only possible on a (winter ?) tandem crossing.

Must be a heavy storm, but otherwise, you don't see whithe waveheads, and the day looks glorious, with sunshine, and no rain or clouds.

As someone said, QE2 is as a model in a tub....
and for those in the forward areas of QV, lots of water to be seen. I wonder how all that grillework on top of QV will stand this.

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