Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Apr 30, 2005 21:11:02 GMT -8
I was down in California this past week and I got a chance to go on the Queen Mary at Long Beach. It's a hotel and a tourist attraction. It was quite neat as it was the biggest ship I have been on at any time. Even though it was just an attraction. I have some photos of it if anyone wants me to post them I can. Also got a few photos of the Catalina Island ferries. Harbourlynx Kid should like them as they are sort of like the Harbourlynx. It was interesting.
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Post by Ian on May 1, 2005 8:19:22 GMT -8
All though it is an attraction know that thing sailed from southhampton to new york back in the 30's and was once a troup ship in the war.
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 1, 2005 8:44:19 GMT -8
Yeah I know, it was interesting. I dident realize she was a war ship and carried thousands of troops. Then she went back to being an ocean liner again after the war. Kind of depressing though, I dont think I would of wanted to live in that time back then. They actually have a Ghost tour as some of the ship is suppose to be haunted and there have been paranormal activity or something like that. It was interesting!
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Post by NMcKay on May 1, 2005 21:23:06 GMT -8
those ships were built by Incat. 40m Same length as the lynx. probably 1997 or so.
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Post by CN2972South on May 14, 2005 19:07:48 GMT -8
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Post by hergfest on May 16, 2005 2:12:52 GMT -8
I thought the QE1 was always in the Atlantic?
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Post by CN2972South on May 16, 2005 22:46:50 GMT -8
It was, but served in the pacific when it was commandeered as a troop carrier during WW2.
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Post by CN2972South on Jun 12, 2005 21:55:54 GMT -8
Anyone catch the Discovery Channel special on the Queen Mary II?? What a Ship!!! One thing I find interesting, she is called RMS Queen Mary 2. I didn't realize some ships were still being named as Royal Mail Steamers. But I can tell you one thing, if I ever get the money I hope to ride her to Southampton and back.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jun 13, 2005 9:33:51 GMT -8
Anyone catch the Discovery Channel special on the Queen Mary II?? What a Ship!!! One thing I find interesting, she is called RMS Queen Mary 2. I didn't realize some ships were still being named as Royal Mail Steamers. But I can tell you one thing, if I ever get the money I hope to ride her to Southampton and back. FYI SHE LOOKS UGLY ON THE OUTSIDE! SHE HAS TOILET PROBLEMS! I WOULD RATHER WAIT FOR FREEDOM OF THE SEAS but if I had the money I would do a Caribbean trip on her with the top of the line suite. |
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 13, 2005 11:24:56 GMT -8
I managed to see a bit of the show. That ship is huge! Would love to go on that one but I could never afford it!
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Post by YZFNick on Jun 13, 2005 11:42:24 GMT -8
My great grandfather took the Queen Mary over after the war to immigrate to Canada. As the legend goes he missed the Titanic. Luckily he took a boat that made it over. We have an ashtray from the Queen Mary that has a ship's propellor on the top of it.
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Post by Curtis on Jun 13, 2005 14:02:39 GMT -8
Sweet
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