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Shipspotters all over the world => Shipping News and information => Topic started by: Mike on August 12, 2007, 07:31:19 PM
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I have it on good authority the following information:
For those that may have a camera available the 'QE2' is at present due in the Tyne at 1800 hrs on Sunday September 16th 2007.
She will sail the following day Monday 17th at
approx 1800 hrs.
She will berth at Royal Quays.
Mike
:-)
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This is part of her 40th Anniversary Cruise. I think she's on the Mersey prior to Tyneside and she's coming to Greenock and the Forth amongst other calls.
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Tynesider wrote:
I have it on good authority the following information:
For those that may have a camera available the 'QE2' is at present due in the Tyne at 1800 hrs on Sunday September 16th 2007.
She will sail the following day Monday 17th at
approx 1800 hrs.
She will berth at Royal Quays.
Mike
:-)
Hi Mike
Evidently there are all sorts of things planned, such as an illuminated red carpet projected onto the Tyne for her arrival together with a firework display :lol:
There was also an advert in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle last week for a trip on the Spirit of the Tyne (2 hours) to see the QE2 come in - priced at
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I am fairly certain she will come to the Tyne from Southampton, before heading to the Forth and then Liverpool.
The Tyne Pilot is joining her in Southampton to enjoy himself for the night before bringing her in!
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ShieldsLad wrote:
I am fairly certain she will come to the Tyne from Southampton, before heading to the Forth and then Liverpool.
The Tyne Pilot is joining her in Southampton to enjoy himself for the night before bringing her in!
Hi Alan
That's a canny perk :lol: - I wonder if they held a draw to see who would Pilot her into the Tyne. Big responsibilty mind you!
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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Hi Steve
They will probably close the river to any shiping of any kind during her arrival as they did with the rig arrival two weeks ago.
What everyone also forgets by September 16th it may be also getting dark at around six!
I might get out earliar to sea for a better shot depending on the weather,I only hope it's better than the 'Air show' when I photographed a lot of 'sky' due to the sea conditions.
Regards
Mike :-)
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Wasnt sure, the Tyne could handle such a large ship, may not make a good picture though as it will soon be getting dark. I suppose it is worth a trip down!
Might just come. 8-)
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Hi Steve,
No draw was held, just the Deputy Harbour master decided he wanted all the glory!!! As you say though it's a big job. Getting her around the corner a Brighams may be interesting.
I think she'll be at the piers at 1700 so we may be ok for daylight.
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The itinerary is here. (http://www.cunard.co.uk/CruiseItinerary_tab.asp?cruiseid=2841&LeftNav=Planner&Active=&Sub=&OB=&Region=11&ship=&ShipID=QE2&CruiseDate=9_2007&Duration=)
September 2007
15 Sat Southampton, England Depart 5:00 pm
16 Sun Newcastle (from Port of Tyne), England Arrive 4:00 pm
17 Mon Newcastle (from Port of Tyne), England Depart 6:00 pm
18 Tue Edinburgh (from South Queensferry), Scotland 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
19 Wed Cruising North Sea
20 Thu Glasgow (from Greenock), Scotland 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
21 Fri Liverpool, England 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
22 Sat Cruising the Irish Sea
23 Sun Southampton, England Arrive 7:00 am
MB
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I believe the Glasgow call is the Aniversery of her Launch
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Be a doddle at Brighams, Alan, just give her some left hand down!!!!!!
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You drew the short straw again, eh?
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I bet some Teesport tugs will be needed?
Unless they are going to draft a large tug in, like Maersk Advancer?
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Tynesider wrote:
Hi Steve
They will probably close the river to any shiping of any kind during her arrival as they did with the rig arrival two weeks ago.
What everyone also forgets by September 16th it may be also getting dark at around six!
I might get out earliar to sea for a better shot depending on the weather,I only hope it's better than the 'Air show' when I photographed a lot of 'sky' due to the sea conditions.
Regards
Mike :-)
Hi Mike
Yes I saw the Navigation Notice issued by Port of Tyne Authority when the Northern Producer came into the Tyne. That said, the Fortuna (Island Escape River Cruise) was still on the river and turned at the Piers just as the Rig came in. Couldn't quite work that one out!
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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Although not on the Tyne, these are the plans for her and the Queen Victoria in Sydney on the 23-25 feb 2008
Queen Victora 23/02 to berth at the Overseas Terminal at Circular Quay
QE2 24/02 to berth at the Garden Island Navy Base in Sydney (I think she is to berth on the inner berths like the QM2 did)
Queen Victoria 24/02 to sea at 1900
QE2 24/02 to move from Garden Island to Circular Quay by Tugs only no use of her propolson at 1930
QE2 25/02 to sea bound for Hobart
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ShieldsLad wrote:
Hi Steve,
No draw was held, just the Deputy Harbour master decided he wanted all the glory!!! As you say though it's a big job. Getting her around the corner a Brighams may be interesting.
I think she'll be at the piers at 1700 so we may be ok for daylight.
Hi Alan
Rather like the Thompson Spirit in reverse - full halt, tugs pull/push to starboard and full speed ahead :lol:
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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NLHOBDAY wrote:
Wasnt sure, the Tyne could handle such a large ship, may not make a good picture though as it will soon be getting dark. I suppose it is worth a trip down!
Might just come. 8-)
Hi Nathan
Well fingers crossed for good weather or we may not see her in the Tyne- by the way she is only going as far as the Tyne Commissioners Quay, which is more or less where the International Ferry Terminal is.
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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NLHOBDAY wrote:
I bet some Teesport tugs will be needed?
Unless they are going to draft a large tug in, like Maersk Advancer?
Hi Nathan
What are you trying to say about the skills of the Tyne Tugmen :lol:
I would assume that the Tyne Tugs plus perhaps one other from the Tees would be more than capable of assiting the QE2 in?
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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Hi All
The latest information from Newcastle and Gareshead Councils can be found @
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/events/43319/QE2_Welcome_Event.html
However there will shortly be a dedicated web site opening up shortly @
www.newcastlegateshead.com/QE2
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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Re: LINER 'QE 2 ' TO VISIT THE TYNE
I bet some Teesport tugs will be needed?
Unless they are going to draft a large tug in, like Maersk Advancer?
The QE2 is a baby to some of the ships we have handled on Tyneside, we are short of a few things on Tyneside but tug HP or tug handling skills is not one of them!.
Mike :-)
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Yer, I read about it a few month ago and I cannot believe how much publicity it is getting all ready, all I can say is if your going to watch it come in be there early there is supposed to be thoosands down at Tynemouth and South Shields! I think she is also coming next year on similar dates too, I think it is her 2 last cruise before she goes to Dubai! I am also on the Queen of Scandinavia when she comes in so I should be able to get a good close up to her before the ferry leaves a 11 for Stavanger but unfortunately I won't be there for her leaving!
:-D
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Damn Kevin, I'm jealous. You're a lucky man :hammer:
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Its good to know, dont suppose you know when tyneside is handing Svitzer Mull back over to Teesport?
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Its good to know, dont suppose you know when tyneside is handing Svitzer Mull back over to Teesport?
Hello Natham
We like all tugs on Tyneside, infact any bodies tugs big and small alike!
Regards
Mike :-)
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NLHOBDAY wrote:
Its good to know, dont suppose you know when tyneside is handing Svitzer Mull back over to Teesport?
Hi Nathan
Not sure why she is on the Tyne anyway - haven't seen her doing anything?
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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Tynesider wrote:
Its good to know, dont suppose you know when tyneside is handing Svitzer Mull back over to Teesport?
Hello Natham
We like all tugs on Tyneside, infact any bodies tugs big and small alike!
Regards
Mike :-)
Hi Mike
Have you seen the Mull on the river? - per the PTA "Ships on Berth" schedule she is Tyne Dock rather than the Svitzer Wharf?
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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I was chance!
And I am going on her on the 26th of this month so I will put some pictures online.
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Hi Steve
Did not see the Mull when I went upriver two weeks ago I do not go upriver to much at present incase I get a plastic bag or rope around the prop as there is a lot of rubbish at present in the river.
I did see 'Fort Austin' waiting to drydock when the cable layer comes out of dock.
Also a 'Page & Moy' cruise ship leaving (not the best looking ship).
The improvements to Royal Quays will be finished later this month when all cruise ships will berth there.
Passing the 'Northern Producer' last night I thought there will be some fun when they have to 'swing' the QE2 to come back downriver, due to the rig they will have to 'Swing' her just before the Nissan terminal which is the widest part.
My guess is they will handle her with 4 local Switzer tugs,by the way take a look at the 'tanker sailing' in 'ships Nostalgia'tonight with minimum 7 'Tyne tugs' maybe more, as I said the QE2 is no big deal in size for the Tyne, mind she is long!.
Regards
Mike :-)
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Hi Steve
According to AIS the 'Mull' sailed for Amsterdam tonight from the Tyne.
Mike :-)
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Tynesider wrote:
Hi Steve
According to AIS the 'Mull' sailed for Amsterdam tonight from the Tyne.
Mike :-)
Hi Mike
No - if you check out the AIS Liverpool site - use:
http://www.aisliverpool.co.uk/showship.php?mmsi=235027442 you will see that she is still in Tyne Dock - the information on her AIS about Amsterdam realtes to November 2006 - it hasn't been updated since!
Regards
Steve Ellwood
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She helped bring that 'Northern Producer' Semi Sub rig in.
She hasnt came back, i have seen several tankers since, and she was not assisting.
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Nathan,
Svitzer Mull wasn't on the rig, Svitzer Maltby was. The Mull is having fendering work done i believe and is due to return to the Tees tomorrow or Thursday.
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NLHOBDAY wrote:
She helped bring that 'Northern Producer' Semi Sub rig in.
She hasnt came back, i have seen several tankers since, and she was not assisting.
Hi Nathan
Oh no she didn't - your'e thinking of the Svitzer MALTBHY :-o
Regards
Steve Ellwood