Queen Mary 2 visits Greenock
October 20, 2009
I was awoken by her chorus, as she glistened in the darkness of the morning. Unfortunately, I did not manage to see her over the course of the day but she again majestically passed me by on leaving for Liverpool that evening of the 19th October 2009.
A fantastic sight to see, and I believe the biggest ship ever to visit the River Clyde. The Greenock Telegraph reported that 5000 people lined the waterfront to see her. Passengers and sightseers were entertained by a spectacular firework display before she departed for Liverpool.
Entry Filed under: Fun, Lifestyle Events, The Bay Attic, Thoughts, life. Tags: Cunard, Greenock, Liners, QM2, Queen Mary 2, River Clyde, Ships, The Bay Attic, Vessel.
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