Thread: The three Queens in NYC

I know I don't post to this board, but I wanted to post what I saw last night.

My husband and I went to the Hudson River to see the three Queens and what a sight it was! As we waited for the ships to pass by, I struck up a conversation with a couple from Philadelphia whose husband used to work for Cunard (the QE2.) The first ship we saw was the Queen Mary2 leaving the Brooklyn pier. She moved very slowly towards the mouth of the Hudson River then as shw got nearer to where we were standing, she blew her horn and started to turn around so that her bow was facing the harbor.

It was a while for everyone to wait for the Queen Victoria and the QE2. Choppers were flying overhead and the Coast Guard kept watch over everyone. For a dreary Sunday night, a lot of people came out to see the 3 ships. After about a half hour, a ship could be seen coming down the Hudson. It was the Queen Victoria, all lit up.

Then the rain started, but no one left. Finally came the Grande Dame, the QE2. Not as well lit as the other 2 Queens, but majestic none the less. When she was in place, the fireworks started. Music from the QE2 could be heard from the shore. What a display and a send off for the QE2 and a grand welcome for the Queen Victoria.

Even though I never got to sail on her, I wanted to be there for the QE2's send off, especially since I remember seeing her make her maiden voyage from my school window when I was in grammar school. I took pics with my cell phone. I did take pics with my digital camera, but I thought these came out better. I have them posted on the Night Owls thread as I have been having trouble posting them here.

Anita

Thanks for posting that Anita I would have loved to have been there. Two friends of mine from another forum were on a boat in the habour and they said it was just wonderful.

Thanks for sharing Anita! How fortunate that you could be there in person!