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The Two Queens Meet in Sydney Harbour

The Two Queens Meet in Sydney Harbour

This was the purpose of our visit to Sydney – to watch the passing of the two Cunard Queens.

Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Victoria pass Fort Denison.  The number of people on the water and on land watching the spectacle was truly amazing.  As the two ships began their pass they began sounding their horns, culminating in a simultaneous blast that was audible for around 16km (10 miles).

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess in Circular Quay
Sapphire Princess in Circular Quay

Once the Queens had given up the prime position in Sydney International Passenger Terminal Sapphire Princess moved in.  The Princesses look nice, and big, but somehow they are missing the allure of the Queens – even the 40 year old QE2.

Queen Victoria and Sydney Opera House

Queen Victoria & Sydney Opera House

Queen Victoria & Sydney Opera House

The stern of the Queen Victoria berthed at Circular Quay, Sydney.

Queen Victoria – Sydney Opera House

Queen Victoria & Sydney Opera House

The Queen Victoria dock at the Sydney International Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.  This gives some idea of the number of sight-seers around to see this magnificent vessel.

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria at Circular Quay

Queen Victoria at Circular Quay

The Queen Victoria dock at the Sydney International Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay.  From this angle she appears to dwarf the Harbour Bridge.  The funnel on the Queen Victoria won’t fit under the bridge by about 20 feet.