QE2 Photo Gallery 5

QE2 Photo Gallery 5

Welcome to the QE2 Photo Gallery.  This is Gallery 5 of 8.  The photographs are displayed in chronological order, from the cutting of the first steel plates, to the launch, and finally to the interior fixtures and fittings.  Click on the thumbnails to view larger versions.

The QE2 slides down the slip way. The QE2 is successfully launched. The Thunderer and other tugs manoeuvre the QE2. Her Majesty walks by the new ship.
The naming ceremony undertaken by Her Majesty. The QE2 is cheered by the crowds. The crowds move to the river bank. The bow view on launch day.
The QE2 coming into dock. Work on the funnel continued post launch.    

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