Farewell To The QE2
The Queen Elizabeth 2, the famous Cunard liner, paid its final visit to the Mersey on 3 October 2008. All three ferries were busy all day with both a shuttle service and special cruises near the vessel which was berthed at Liverpool's Pier Head. At 10pm the fleet sailed out with the liner for the last time, each of the ferries sounding their klaxons in salute, with the QE2 responding. It was an emotional night for all aboard the vessels, as they said farewell for the liner which had launched the ferries as a new brand more than 18 years ago.
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