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QE2 makes last stop on the Clyde | QE2 makes last stop on the Clyde |
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The QE2 has returned to the stretch of water where it was built as part of its farewell tour of the UK. | The QE2 has returned to the stretch of water where it was built as part of its farewell tour of the UK. |
The Cunard vessel arrived in Greenock at just after 1200 BST. | The Cunard vessel arrived in Greenock at just after 1200 BST. |
Thousands lined up to watch the famous vessel arrive but there will be no public access before it departs for Queensferry at 2200 BST. | |
The QE2 was launched from John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in 1967. It will be retired in November to be converted into a hotel in Dubai. | The QE2 was launched from John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in 1967. It will be retired in November to be converted into a hotel in Dubai. |
During its time at sea, the 70,000-tonne ship has broken records, transported troops and hosted royalty. | During its time at sea, the 70,000-tonne ship has broken records, transported troops and hosted royalty. |
It has travelled more than 5.6 million nautical miles, carried more than 2.5 million passengers and crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times. | It has travelled more than 5.6 million nautical miles, carried more than 2.5 million passengers and crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times. |
The QE2 was bought by investment group Dubai World for $100m (£55m) and will arrive at the emirate port on 28 November to be retired. | The QE2 was bought by investment group Dubai World for $100m (£55m) and will arrive at the emirate port on 28 November to be retired. |