View Full Version : QE2 Passing Through Pentland Firth
scotsman1
06-Oct-08, 15:46
For anyone interested the QE2 should pass through the Pentland Firth today around 5 to 6pm approx.
Be Lovely hope somebody manages to get a picture
I only saw her once at Southampton after her return from the Falklands was Summer 82
could not get over the size
She is off Strathy Point at the moment
http://www.shipais.com/currentmap.php?map=Orkney
Lavenderblue2
06-Oct-08, 16:58
When I read this I hurried to the landing window but it is raining so hard at this moment that the visability beyond the Scrabster lighthouse is almost nil. :(
What a shame, I'd have loved to have seen the QE2 going through. Great map Golach.
Think it's going to be too misty for me to see but would have loved to watch her going by. Thanks for the info.
Tighsonas4
06-Oct-08, 17:06
tuggs may pick her up. it musty be misty west but will try and pick her up as she comes out of the firth
depends on dest tony
"She is off Strathy Point at the moment" you are right there Golach, just watched her..
lynne duncan
06-Oct-08, 17:42
looks like she is just approaching the north west of stroma
http://www.shipais.com/currentmap.php?map=Orkney
I saw her docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico, many years ago. She's a very impressive lady! :)
Tighsonas4
06-Oct-08, 20:19
was surprised she took the inside of the skerres. she could be seen off staxigoe but poor visibility tony
Be Lovely hope somebody manages to get a picture
I only saw her once at Southampton after her return from the Falklands was Summer 82
could not get over the size
Coincidence,that was the only time I saw her to,same place same time:)
dirdyweeker
06-Oct-08, 22:34
the tracking map has destinaton unknown but no doubt someone here will have an answer more accurate.
The River Forth next stop, after that I don't know, but eventually Dubai, to end her days as a hotel.
Can anyone remember the Mr Sheen advert that was filmed on the QE2? I'm showing my age here.:roll:
QE2 Passing through Pentland firth last night, picture taken from the gills ferryhttp://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr42/plumber381/Billyswork035.jpg
the second coming
07-Oct-08, 09:00
I was out lifting creels when it went past. It was well impressive. Her indoors tried to get a photo of my wee boat and the QE2 in the background but sadly never got the chance.
It looked eerie in the fading light and low cloud.
the tracking map has destinaton unknown but no doubt someone here will have an answer more accurate.Apparently she's heading to Newcastle, off Leith at the moment.
bobandag16
07-Oct-08, 16:56
QE2 Passing through Pentland firth last night, picture taken from the gills ferryhttp://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr42/plumber381/Billyswork035.jpg
great enjoyed
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