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Doon
the water (River Clyde)
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As a 22 year old in 1967 I witnessed the launch of the
QE2 from the roof of 109 Department of
Singers Sewing Machine Factory. Unfortunately neither John
Brown & Co. Shipyard nor Singers
have survived as long as the QE2 after the launch.
On the 20th of September 2007 40 years after the launch
she arrived in Greenock to celebrate the
occasion. I was glad I had the foresight to book ahead a
trip down the River Clyde from the Science
Centre Quay Glasgow to see her. Two ships the PS Waverley
& the MV Balmoral sail from this Quay
in the summer.
To find out which Ship the timetable and destination look
up www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
The weather wasn't best but I thoroughly enjoyed my time
on the MV Balmoral and recommend that
that you give it a try I intend to book the Waverley next
year to go further afield. |
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