Hythe Ferry, Pier and the QUEEN MARY 2

It's been some years now since last time I have traveled on the Hythe Ferry a service operated since the middle ages linking the city of Southampton to the village of Hythe, the Pier, known as Hythe Pier, is the World's oldest pier train, it was opened by George VI in 1881, ferry and train run every 30 minutes. My idea to take the ferry was to photograph the QUEEN MARY 2 berthed at the Queen Elizabeth II Terminal, the ferry passes really close to the ships en route and makes a unique opportunity to admire and photograph the cruise ships. Photos 8.6.2013

CUNARD building at Liverpool ready for the QUEENS

The Legendary CUNARD Building at Liverpool looks splendid after an external makeover. This Historic "Monument" is associated with the story of the CUNARD LINE probably like no other place in the country. The Building looks immaculate ready for the next CUNARD ship's visit which will happen on the 3rd of August with the visit of the latest addition to the fleet, the QUEEN ELIZABETH. QE and the CUNARD flagship QM2 will return to the city of Liverpool next year. QM2 will be back in May while the QE has another visit scheduled for August, excellent news for Liverpool and for the many ships enthusiasts always keen to mark their presence when passenger ships visit the city of Liverpool. Photos of the CUNARD building last thursday, QE in Lisbon on the 22sd April 2011 and QM2 at Liverpool, 15th of September 2011

Sad day for CUNARD and Maritime History

CUNARD flagship was in Southampton yesterday for the last time as a British Merchant ship. QM2 will be registered in Bermuda as from the 1st of December, the ship left Southampton yesterday to Hamburg for a 14 days refit. 171 years of CUNARD ships having the RMS status simply vanished, sad chapter in Maritime History. Photo of QM2 in Liverpool last September

RMS "QUEEN MARY 2" returns to Madeira after seven years

QM2 was yesterday at Funchal, after a gap of 7 years, the first port of call of the ship during her maiden voyage was Madeira, she returned later in the year and has not been since then. Photos sent by local ships photographer João Abreu which of course we thank the colaboration

The three CUNARD QUEENS in Southampton together for the first time

5th of June 2012 is a date to pencil on your diary if you are a ships enthusiast, for the first time the three new CUNARD ships, flagship QM2, QUEEN VICTORIA and QUEEN ELIZABETH will be together at their home port for the very first time, an occasion not to be missed

Spectacular farewell to QM2

Last night Liverpool organized a wonderful send off for CUNARD flagship "QUEEN MARY 2", the CUNARD  building was displaying  footage of Company´s History with emphasis on the new QM2, the atmosphere was electric with onlookers and passengers on board singing, the fireworks started at 22.00 at Birkinhead, people standing at the cruise terminal didn´t have a great view because the ship is so big that the majority of the display was obstructed by the sheer size of QM2, still great entertainment, a proper send off from the city, there´s no place like Liverpool for CUNARD

Amazing "QUEEN MARY 2" in Liverpool

CUNARD flagship, the biggest liner have built, without a doubt so far the passenger ship of the XXI century is visiting Liverpool today, I went to New Brighton to photograph her on her way in and what a spectacle this was, an incredible beautiful moment even with the weather on our side, one of the sunniest days I have seen this year in the Liverpool area, the QM2 is already a legend, she was in fact born a legend, crowds turned up in their thousands to admire this majestic passenger liner, she is truly unique and what a privilege it is to be a ships enthusiast

CUNARD flagship in Liverpool tomorrow

The majestic QM2 is visiting the city of Liverpool tomorrow for the second time since her debut in 2004, she is due to dock at the cruise terminal at 12.15, she will stay until 22.00, fireworks are organized for the event, it´s also the last day of the Riverside Festival

THE FORMIDABLE "QUEEN MARY 2" FUNNEL

When I sailed on the QM2 back in 2006, the ship was using the BROOKLYN PASSENGER TERMINAL for the first time, our sending off was quite spectacular, for me the most memorable moment was the exchange of whistles between the ships, an unforgettable moment was the sound of the old QUEEN MARY whistle, of course today on board QM2

AFTER A SIX YEAR GAP THE RIVER FESTIVAL IS COMING BACK TO THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL

Great news, the River Festival is coming back to the city of Liverpool, please click post below and visit my Liverpool Maritime City blog, even the QUEEN MARY 2 will make an appearance for the second time

QUEEN MARY2 IN SOUTHAMPTON

Last friday the QM2 was at her home port once again, I had a close encounter with the ship at the Ocean Terminal and late in the evening I went to Calshot to take a few photos of the QM2 on her way out, it was a great day for me, I am the greatest admirer of this ship, I believe there´s never been a passenger ship like the QUEEN MARY 2, for further pics and posts please visit my QM2 blog.

PILOTS GOING ON BOARD QM2 IN LISBON

Photos taken in Lisbon in 2006 during a call by QM2 with the pilots going on board for the ships departure, the man at the bow seems to be scratching his head wondering.....how am I going to get up there