Thread: A Queen to visit San Fran

From the Cunard Website:

Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 to Make San Francisco Maiden Call

World's grandest ocean liner to sail beneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge VALENCIA, CA - January 4, 2007 - Queen Mary 2, the grandest ocean liner ever built, will make maritime history when she makes her maiden call to San Francisco on February 4-5, 2007. A rare overnight visit, Queen Mary 2's arrival in the City by the Bay is cause for celebration, as the iconic ship - which measures four times the height of San Francisco's famed Telegraph Hill and nearly 280 feet longer than the height of the Transamerica Pyramid - will make this her only visit to the West Coast in 2007.

"When Queen Mary 2 visits a port for the first time, we are delighted that she is welcomed in royal fashion with unprecedented fanfare," said Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. "In the midst of an extraordinary waterfront renaissance, San Francisco is uniquely equipped to celebrate Queen Mary 2's maiden call and so we look forward to an enthusiastic welcome."

Thousands of maritime enthusiasts and well-wishers are expected to view the ship as she sails beneath the Golden Gate Bridge at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. Surrounded by a flotilla of ships, yachts and escorted by San Francisco fire boats, Queen Mary 2 will circle the harbour before docking at Pier 27 at 8:00 p.m. On Monday, February 5, local dignitaries will board the ship for a tour and luncheon prior to the ship's 8:00 p.m. departure.

The ship's arrival can be seen from several excellent viewing locations, including:

•The Golden Gate Bridge - Vista points on both north and south sides of bridge
•Pier 45 and Pier 39
•Fort Mason
•Aquatic Park
•Crissy Field



Remainder of story HERE

Gotta love the quick thought reaction to a headline; I opened this thread thinking it was some wise-acre comment about the recent visit to the states of the 'royals' Camilla and Charles. You figure which one is a 'queen'.

I have not posted for a while.

The visit of such a large ship created quite a stir. Lots of press before the visit. Lots of photo ops during the arrival. How many feet from the top of the mast to the bottom of the Golden Gate Bridge and so on.

peace

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