The upcoming trip won't be be first meeting with Queen Mary 2. On Friday, April 23, 2004, she slowly sailed down the Hudson River, passing by my office. Those with window seats lined up by the windows and alerted everyone else in the office. I think it was Trista that got me as she had just taken pictures from outside with her camera phone. I quickly ran out with the department's outdated and underpowered 1.3 MP PowerShot A50 and was able to get some good shots as the gigantic ship passed by the park behind the Wiley office. Several helicopters were also circling the ship for security and they looked like tiny flies in comparison.
QM2 Stats
Length: 1,132 ft
Weight: 150,000 gross tons
Passengers: 2,620
Crew: 1,253
Top Speed: Approximately 30 knots (34.5 mph)
Power: 157,000 hp
Click here for my 2004 photos
Related: Cunard, Frommers.com
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