Thread: Is QE2 going to the scrap yard?

Is QE2 going to the scrap yard?

According to online publication Maritime Matters:

"Dubai owned Nakheel, owners of the QE2, indicate the current world financial crisis and stem of tourism to Dubai may have seriously altered or postponed the plans for the conversion of the former Cunarder into a luxury hotel and attraction at the Palm Jumeirah. The original, multi- million USD plans called for a number of radical changes, including: the removal of all lifeboats for a full-beam upperworks superstructure expansion like that done to the SS NORWAY (ex FRANCE) in 1990; addition of a new midsection; rebuilt and squared-off stern for helicopter landings; cylindrical condominium instead of the funnel; gutting of all public rooms and cabins to be replaced with apartments, restaurants and hotel areas; replacement of the machinery with a Broadway-style theater; and removal of the Heritage Trail. With the recent Financial Times reports of Nakheel laying off over 500 employees, purists and fans of the QE2 might have reason to rejoice, at least for now, in that the owners are considering opening the ship "as is", utilizing the current power plant for eating or sleeping on board. Other options would include selling the ship for scrap, although not until public interest in the project has diminished."

i'm not a big fan of cunard, but i really hope she is not scrapped, that would be a shame.

Originally Posted by smitty

i'm not a big fan of cunard, but i really hope she is not scrapped, that would be a shame.

Me Too!

I am a big Cunard fan and a lover of QE2, and I doubt she will ever be scrapped, there are too many people who love her to let that happen. Yes love is the right word.

Originally Posted by Lanky Lad

I am a big Cunard fan and a lover of QE2, and I doubt she will ever be scrapped, there are too many people who love her to let that happen. Yes love is the right word.

i hope your right about that, i'm also originally from the red rose county

Originally Posted by smitty

i'm also originally from the red rose county

All the best people are

Smitty, did you say red rose or red nose county

Originally Posted by *Lars*

Smitty, did you say red rose or red nose county

rose dear boy, but i'll be wearing a red nose next month for one day!!!

Originally Posted by smitty

rose dear boy, but i'll be wearing a red nose next month for one day!!!

AHA

Are you hired as a clown or are you refering to "Red Nose Day"???

Originally Posted by *Lars*

AHA

Are you hired as a clown or are you refering to "Red Nose Day"???

i know business is very tight at the moment, but if they pay me enough i can be anything you want........even coco.

no got a fundraiser on for them