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QUEEN ELIZABETH 2


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QUEEN ELIZABETH 2

Queen Elizabeth 2 seen here berthed at the Northumbrian Wharf, Port of Tyne (North East England) on 8th October 2008. Photographed from the Island Escapes vessel Fortuna.

This was the final visit of the QE2 to the Port of Tyne.

Call Sign : GBTT
Gross tonnage : 70327
Type of ship : Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build : 1969
Flag : United Kingdom
Ship manager CUNARD LINE LTD - USA
Registered Owner CARNIVAL PLC - London UK

9 diesel electric oil engines driving 9 generators each 10,500kW 10,000V a.c. connected to 2 electric motors of 58,981shp(43,384kW) driving 2 CP propellers at 144 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 95,589kW (129,960hp)
Max. Speed: 32.00kts, Service Speed: 28.50kts

For facts and figures associated with QE2 aim your browser @ http://www.cunard.co...lt.asp?ship=QE2