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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 11/04/2026

Anything named after the late monarch should correctly be QEII. QE2 (the ship) was the second Queen Elizabeth ship, hence the 2 rather than II. #QE2 #QEII www.theqe2story.com/forum/index....

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QE2 or QEII? What's in a name?

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Lauri Donahue @lauridonahue.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Saw this on a tour of the QE2 yesterday… #travelsky

Headline: couple takes Cruise while writing news. In 1977, a couple of journalists spend a year on the Queen Elizabeth 2 writing the daily newspaper.

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 14/02/2026

Thinking of all the very many couples who met on QE2 over the 40 years of service. www.theqe2story.com/forum/index....

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 22/01/2026

Our QE2 discussion forum has had a major upgrade (refit!) and is now much more modern and easier to use. Why don't you have a look around? We have some fascinating contents from the past 17 years online, and a great search function too. www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.... #Cunard #QE2 #forum

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 22/01/2026

Have you ordered yours yet? The 2026 QE2 Story Calendar, full of YOUR photos! www.theqe2story.com/.../index.ph... #QE2 #calendar #cunard #OceanLiner #transatlantic #queenelizabeth2

Calendar - February 2026 - great photo of QE2's funnel

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

With me at the wheel, what could possibly go wrong? I last steered a Cunard ship (QE2) more than 55 years ago and I am delighted to report that in my expert opinion they still handle well.

Photo of Hugh Bonneville, aged 62, on the bridge of Cunard ship Queen Elizabeth. He’s wearing a Cunard line sailor’s cap and is standing at the wheel. The captain is standing behind him, and two other members of the bridge crew are in the background looking at the camera.

Old photo of Hugh Bonneville, then aged 6, on the bridge of Cunard ship QE2. He’s wearing a Cunard line sailor’s cap and is standing at the wheel. A uniformed officer is standing nearby.

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 06/12/2025

We were very sad to hear of the Death of QE2 First Officer, Captain Peter Moxom from Falmouth. www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.... #QE2 #cunard #falmouth

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Liam O'Mara IV, PhD @liamomaraiv.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

On #ThisDayInHistory in 2008, the former #Cunard #OceanLiner #QueenElizabeth2 (#QE2) docked at her new permanent home in #Dubai, #UAE. Launched in 1967 as one of the last liners, she operated as a cruise ship half the year and on the North Atlantic for the other half until 2008.

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Rev Peter W Nimmo @peternimmo.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Liners used to look nice. I once passed the QE2 (built a few miles from where I live) while crossing to Manhattan on the Staten Island Ferry. They seem to have forgotten about style nowadays

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Steamship Historical Society @shiphistory.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

'Tis the season! Consider purchasing a gift membership to SSHSA! In addition to regular membership benefits like our quarterly PowerShips magazine, recipients will also receive 6 notecards, and additional issue of Powerships, and a letter letting them know it's from you.

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Ocean Liner Photography @oceanlinerphotography.com · 12/09/2025

Queen Elizabeth 2 - QE2 (Cunard Line) March 1999 - Coming into New York Harbor Westbound 30th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing #QueenElizabeth2 #QE2 #Cunard #CunardLine #Oceanliner #Transatlantic #TransatlanticCrossing #NewYorkHarbor#InstaCruise #OceanLinerPhotography #SeanGlumace

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SempaiScuba @sempaiscuba.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

20 September 1967: RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was launched by John Brown & Company, at Clydebank. #History #QE2 #Scotland

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Liam O'Mara IV, PhD @liamomaraiv.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1967, the #QueenElizabeth2 (#QE2) of the #Cunard line was launched in the UK. The last large ocean liner built on the Clyde in Scotland, she served for decades as the only transatlantic liner in service, until replaced by the French-built Cunarder #QM2.

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 21/09/2025

Make a coffee, and login to our lovely free forum, to vote in the photo competition this month, and thank those who have submitted their amazing photos. The theme this month is QE2 Captain & Crew. www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.... #qe2 #cunard

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Phil Gilmartin @pmgilmartin.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Another historic photo, approaching the Hudson River after passing under the Verrazzano-Narrows bridge with the Statue of Liberty on the left, on the approach to Manhattan on the QE2, 29th September 1987.

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Cure Gig Stats @curegigstats.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

According to ships log OTD 1989 Cure boarded QE2 at Southampton making five night transatlantic voyage with WAGS for N Am leg of Prayer Tour NY arrival on morning of first show at Giants Stadium NJ is well documented, departure not so much Cure also took QE2 in 1992

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 17/08/2025

Have you voted in our photo competition? Its quick, easy, fun and free! Have a look at the amazing photos entered this month - www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.... #QE2 #Cunard

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Poll for July 2025 - QE2 and the Sunset

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Old UK Catalogues @oldukcatalogues.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1975: Atlantic cruises ad from Cunard QE2 (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Air/Sea Economy Packages and America '75 holidays) «Even if you miss the boat, you can still cross the Atlantic on the QE2.»

An advertisement showing cruise dates for the Queen Elizabeth 2 between New York and Southampton, including stops at Cherbourg. The advertisement highlights the luxury of the cruise and special air/sea economy packages are available.

Even if you miss the boat, you can still cross the Atlantic on the QE2.

Southampton-Cherbourg-New York
New York-Cherbourg-Southampton
This year the Queen Elizabeth 2 will be making 22 more trips between New York and Southampton, calling in at Cherbourg. In fact, she's the only liner which provides a regular service on this route.
If you're going on business or pleasure, you can enjoy the superb cuisine, sophisticated night life and many amenities of the most luxurious liner in the world.
If you can't spare the time to cruise to New York and back, Cunard have special air/sea economy packages so you can cruise one way and fly the other
And Cunard also have a whole range of spectacular America '75 holidays to choose from.
The next sailing date from Southampton is July 1st.
For full details, fill out the coupon below.
For your free timetable/America '75 brochure (please tick box)
send this coupon to Cunard Leisure, c/o Pembroke House,
Campsbourne Road, London N8 7PT. Or phone (01) 491 3930
or (0703) 29933 or contact your travel agent.
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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 19/07/2025

35 years ago today, QE2 was enroute to New York from Southampton. She would make the crossing in her fastest ever time of 4 days, 6 hours and 57 minutes at an average speed of 30.16 knots. Unlike older fast liners, she did that with just 2 propellors too. Now the crossing takes from 7 to 9 days.

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Naida46 @naida46.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

#royal Queen Elizabeth II is shown around the new Cunard liner 'RMS Queen Elizabeth 2' or 'QE2' at Southampton by Cunard chairman Sir Basil Smallpeice (left), #OTD May 01, 1969. On the right is Commodore William Warwick, the liner's 1st master.

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Daily Takeaways @daysonaplate.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

“From elaborate ice sculptures to fresh oysters and lobster. . . there was so much choice.” “The cocktail waiters were just magnificent. I've never seen mixologists like that before.” The QE2 set off on its maiden voyage #onthisday (2 May 1969) #foodanddrink 🍜 www.cntraveler.com/story/what-i...

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What It Was Like to Cross the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth 2

Former passengers and crew share stories of the white-glove experience on board the iconic ocean liner.

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By Their Own Compass @bytheirowncompass.com · 02/05/2025

On this day in 1969, the iconic QE2 set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. After 39 years of service, 806 transatlantic crossings, and carrying 2.5 million passengers, she now serves as a floating hotel in Dubai. #QE2Anniversary #TravelHistory

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Steamship Historical Society @shiphistory.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2 was built by John Brown & Company. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II launched the ship on September 10, 1967. Her maiden voyage in December 1968 was cut short by turbine trouble, but she completed her full maiden voyage #OnThisDay in 1969 from Southampton to NY.

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Samantha: Doctor Who Fanfic Arc @sammypi.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

20 September 1967. Sir Basil Smallpiece: “Ok your majesty, the vessel will be called the Queen Elizabeth 2 after the original ocean liner Queen Elizabeth.” Queen: 🫤 SBS: 🙂 Queen: *Taps mic* “I name this ship…Queen Elizabeth the Second!” SBS: 💀

Picture of the majestic stern of the QE2. Text reads Queen Elizabeth 2 Southampton.

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LadyShaSha @ladyshasha.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Miss Star Queen 1988 on board the QE2

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Twoguysonaship @twoguysonaship.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Here’s a wee throw back to Qe2’s final NYC departure in 2008. Such an unforgetable experience. It was quite an emotional day and qe2 seemed to say goodbye to Manhattan as she slid down the hudson sideways for such a long time before turning to meet QM2 and both sail back to the uk. #cruise #qe2

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Graham Taylor #FBPE #KTTO #NoToReformPartyLtd💙 @grahamtayloruk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Verrazano Bridge, NYC and QE2’s final call into her other home port.

Queen Elizabeth 2 entering New York harbour for the final time October 2008

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Phil Gilmartin @pmgilmartin.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Thought you might appreciate this, QE2 arriving in New York at dawn on the 2nd October 1987. #QueenElizabeth2 #QE2

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 24/12/2024

Its a QE2 Christmas! www.theqe2story.com/forum/index....

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David Bowie News @davidbowienews.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

David Bowie on the QE2, New York City, 2002 by Theo Wargo.

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Joe Healy @jtphealy.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Myrtleville beach, Cork harbour, May 1988. On the horizon is the QE2, on a brief visit to mark the 150th. anniversary of the of the first steamship crossing of the Atlantic by the SS Sirius which had departed from nearby Passage West, Co. Cork #Ireland #Cork #ships #liners

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Phil Gilmartin @pmgilmartin.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Only been in Queen Elizabeth once, very similar to Queen Victoria, our favourite. QM2 much larger & grander. Not heard good things about Queen Anne. QE2 was the best.

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 23/11/2024

Order a wonderful QE2 Story calendar to enjoy throughout next year. Also makes a great gift. www.theqe2story.com/forum/index....

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 23/11/2024

Chris Frame has been a friend of QE2 since the 1990s. His latest video explains why QE2 was so special. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVhp... #QE2 #Cunard

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5 top reasons QE2 is the SHIP that NEVER dies! Cunard QE2 Top 5 Best Things!

YouTube video by Cruise News & Ship History with Chris Frame

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The QE2 Story @theqe2story.com · 22/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! The QE2 Story is here. We will engage with posts about the famous QE2 and gently try to direct people to our discussion forum if they want more information. #QE2 #cunard #oceanliner #ship.

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Seymour Clearly @seymourclearly.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

QE2 last visit to Greenock, The Waverley passing Innellan Dunoon, Lonely boat in Largs bay. #sailing #boats #ships #oldphotos #dunoon #largs #greenock

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Ocean Liner Photography @oceanlinerphotography.com · 18/11/2024

Queen Elizabeth 2 - QE2 (Cunard Line) On board during the westbound 30th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing - April 1999 #QueenElizabeth2 #QE2 #Cunard #TransatlanticCrossing #30thAnniversary #CruiseShip #TravelPhotography #CruiseMemories #IconicShip #OceanVoyage #OceanLinerPhotography #SeanGlumace

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