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QE2 Runs Aground on Final Arrival in Southampton

 

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QE2 Runs Aground on Final Southampton Arrival

November 11, 2008

Cunard Line's QE2 ran aground this morning as she approached her home port of Southampton for the last time. Five tugs were sent to assist the liner after it hit a sandbank at about 0530 GMT at the entrance to Southampton Water.

Solent Coastguard said the ship was pulled off after about 30 minutes and docked without further incident. The ship has 1,700 passengers and 1,000 crew but owners Cunard said most were asleep and nobody was injured.

Cunard spokesman Eric Flounders said earlier this morning: 'She touched a sandbank called Brambles but with the tide rising she was able to get away. We are not aware at this stage of any damage to the vessel and everything is proceeding today as planned.'

Flounders added: 'We don't know exactly what happened for the vessel to get stuck.'

Thousands of people are expected to line Southampton Water today to wave the ship off as part of the the celebrations as it leaves for Dubai. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will lead the farewells, which include fireworks and a fly-past.

The 41-year-old liner is being taken out of service after sailing almost 6 million miles. It will be converted into a luxury hotel in Dubai.

 

 

 


 

  

 

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