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I think it was around 1996 the QE2 came into Kirkwall. Lot of boats trips round her that day, the local press and other guests got a tour of the ship.
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QE2 made her maiden (and only) call to Kirkwall on 1st Aug 1998- well that is what it says in Capt R Warwick's book about the QE2. I remember being on the Varagen that day looking up at the great liner.
Added by Malcolm Scott on 15 February 2008
The kirkwall Regatta was on the same day and a snipe capsized under her bow. we had to rescue the boat and my abiding memory of her is the boot topping.That was all I could see for about half an hour as we were so close. Grand fun. I hope to see more of the topsides soon as I am off to Norway on her in [date removed just in case- see comment below!- Steven].
Added by William Watters on 16 February 2008
Is there a security system at your place Willie ?
Anonymous comment added on 17 February 2008
Thanks William for only mentioning a snipe
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Added by G. Hill,c/o Greenmoss, Rackwick Hoy on 18 February 2008
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