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Written by MG Media
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Tuesday, 07 February 2006 |
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Queen Mary 2 to Make History in Namesake Meeting
Cunard's
largest liner, Queen Mary 2, is preparing to create history when she
meets her namesake, Queen Mary, in Los Angeles later this month.
The event will happen on February 23, almost one year to the day before
Australia will host a meeting of Cunard's two most famous Queens, QM2
and Queen Elizabeth 2.
As part of her maiden call to Los Angeles, QM2 will sail into Long
Beach Harbour at noon for a royal rendezvous with the original Queen
Mary, now permanently berthed at Long Beach.
While thousands are expected to turn out to witness the historic
meeting at Long Beach, keen Australians can join in the fun online
through a special website marking the historic occasion, available
through Cunard's local website, www.cunardline.com.au
The legendary Queen Mary sailed from 1937 to 1967 and has been retired from maritime service for almost 40 years.
QM2 will manoeuvre as close as possible to the Queen Mary in Long Beach
Harbour for their first "family portrait" before the two ships sound a
whistle salute and the QM2 continues on her itinerary to Ensenada,
Mexico.
QM2's whistle sound will be familiar to Queen Mary as the QM2 is fitted
with one of her predecessor's original whistles, which can be heard up
to 16 kilometres away.
Australia will play host to its own historical first meeting of two
stately queens on February 20, 2007, when the QM2 sails into Sydney
Harbour to rendezvous with the iconic QE2.
QE2's visit to Australia in 2007 will be a highlight of her 25th silver
jubilee world voyage which will bring her to Sydney together with QM2 -
the first time since 1941 that two Cunard Queens have graced Sydney
Harbour together.
It will be the maiden Australian visit for the celebrated QM2, which
will also smash the record as the largest ship of any kind to ever
visit Australia.
The much-anticipated dual Australian visits will deliver a record 6800
passengers and crew to Sydney, as part of a $4 million tourism bonanza
for the city. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
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