Very nice indeed, AK1. Those 'dolphins' could do with a wash though!!

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Excellent views, gutted I missed the occasion.

One of mine from just before she set sail, taken with my phone.

Again, excellent Ged. It looks hooj!

One of mine from just before she set sail, taken with my phone.


More! More!

To be honest, I was there quite by accident and didn't have my camera but obviously did have my phone. My pics are not dissimilar to AK1's but his are better so enjoy those :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

I got there just a bit too late.
So pleased there's going to be another tomorrow, so I'll definitely be there then.
Great photos, folks.

I've got some old postcards I want to take "Now" shots of.
They'll be in "Old Liverpool".

Feel free to use my pic as you see fit Phil.

Feel free to use my pic as you see fit Phil.

Thanks Ged.
I'll take you up on that!
Because yesterday's visit was an historical occasion, and I really should have "shifted my butt".

I know how you feel, it could easily have been me kicking myself because I sort of just stumbled upon it and thought 'hey, what the hell's that' I thought they'd built another building in record time when I saw the size of it from The Strand.

“This is going to make a big difference for Liverpool and the cruise industry.”Seven Seas Voyager captain Dag Dvergastein

He said: “Few cities in the world have arrival points in the heart of the city. You think of Sydney, Manhattan, Venice and now Liverpool.:D

Everyone I've spoken to have been saying how great it is :PDT11

THE QE2 leaves Southampton on Saturday for an historic “lap-of-honour” around Britain to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her launch by the Queen on September 20, 1967. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/09/10/the-most-famous-ship-in-the-world-heads-for-liverpool-on-her-grand-tour-of-britain-64375-19761420/)

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I can see this is going to be a very popular thread, nice pics.

Again, excellent Ged. It looks hooj!

Where those boats look really huge is when there is a central Atrium and you look down from the top deck, one I was on had the lifts in the atrium on the wall, it was a bit scary looked like you were standing on the edge of a 12 story building.:PDT_Piratz_26:

Nice pics Phillip.:handclap:

Hearty looking pictures, PhilipG. I have just got back from Princes Dock and it was packed.

:PDT_Piratz_26:

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/princes/deutsch/bdeu1009071.jpg

Great pics Phil and A.D.W.

Great pics Phil and A.D.W.

Thanks for the kind words, Ged.

:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Brilliant A.D.W. I was down there yesterday.

A nice night pic, love the lights too

QE2 is due this Friday, but I noticed on Shipspotting.com that she is also due to return next October 2008 aswell.
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3777&forum=2

Can't wait!
What time is she coming?
I want to go to New Brighton, and snap her as she comes in.

Can't wait!
What time is she coming?
I want to go to New Brighton, and snap her as she comes in.

According to the Daily Post yesterday the QE2 is due at the CLT at 0700. HRH the Duke of Kent opens the CLT at 1130 followed by various speeches from Liverpool's great and good. There is a private reception at noon on the QE2 and a Gala concert at the Liverpool Cathedral at 1600 (invited guests only). Fireworks at 2245 and then the QE2 leaves the Mersey once more.

Thanks, ADW.
Niight shots of the QE2 and fireworks!
Lovely.

World cruises to start at Pier Head terminal.

LIVERPOOL’S new cruise liner terminal was given a massive boost last night as it prepared to welcome the world’s greatest liner, the QE2.

The terminal has been built only as a port of call landing stage, but the region’s leading economic agency wants it upgraded into a full terminal within two years. It will mean world cruises can once again start from the historic Liverpool waterfront.

Northwest Regional Develop-ment Agency chief executive Steve Broomhead believes allowing liners to start and end cruises on the Mersey waterfront will enable the city’s tourism industry to take a giant leap forward.

Informal talks have already started about vital arrangements that will need to be in place before full cruise facilities are bestowed on the city.

Baggage handling, passport control and security checks will all be needed to switch from a simple port of call facility.

Cruises currently start on Merseyside, but they depart from Langton Dock where baggage and customs facilities are already available.

But that terminal, owned and run by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, is within a working docks system sur-rounded by heavy freight ter- minals, rather than the prest- igious Liverpool city centre arrival and departure which the cruise firms would prefer.

One possibility is to use the baggage handling and pass-port check controls at Liver-pool John Lennon Airport.

Cruise passengers would then be driven to the new £19m terminal alongside Princes Parade.

The yet to be built Mersey Ferry Terminal at the Pier Head could also accommodate smaller cruise handling, and there is scope for one of the large hotels to be used as a baggage handling centre.

Last night, Riverside MP Louise Ellman promised to ensure the Government backs the upgrade plan.

“The cruise liner terminal is already going to make a vast difference to Liverpool and Merseyside, but adding the city’s waterfront as a departure point will really up the ante. I will do all I can to make this happen.”

Mr Broomhead said: “The new terminal will be a lasting legacy for Liverpool’s Capital of Culture. There are already 23 ships booked in for visits. They will bring in thousands of visitors to our region.

“I want to see the terminal used as a full-blown cruise terminal and I believe that will happen in around two years’ time. I cannot see any obstacles to upgrading the facility. The cruise holiday sector is growing at a fast pace and Liverpool will be an attractive departure point.

“We have put in £10m – more than half of the cost – because we can see the enor-mous benefits of the cruise industry for Liverpool.”

Martin King, director of tourism at The Mersey Partnership (TMP) said: “The economic benefits of a full-blown cruise liner terminal could be immense.”

The QE2 will be arriving around 7am this morning and will remain tied to the new terminal until she sets sail at 3am tomorrow.

The Duke of Kent will be officially opening the new terminal at 11.30am today, and there will be a spectacular firework display at 10-45pm.

LIVERPOOL’S £19m cruise liner terminal is to be dismantled, just two weeks after its official opening. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/10/05/new-19m-cruise-liner-terminal-is-dismantled-64375-19900356/) :PDT_Xtremez_42:

I wondered why the pedestrian walkway is resting at the car-park a bit to the North of the landing stage.

We knew this was going to happen,this is another non story by the Echo I'm afraid,this was already planned.

I wonder if a section is being returned soon. Some ropes were laid out on section 4 and there was some activity around the securing joints (by workmen in the little boat).

LIVERPOOL’S new £19m cruise liner terminal has finally been completed. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2007/10/29/cruise-liner-terminal-now-back-in-place-100252-20025571/)

Let's get snapping again! :PDT11

The Lord Nelson (Tall Ship) was here this morning. I don't know how long for.

The Lord Nelson - 16th November 2007.

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/princes/nelson/bnelson1611076.jpg

Did you get the ferry, ADW?
A bit cold for a centenarian. :eek:
Another 9 years and you'll be as old as me.

Great photo.

Did you get the ferry, ADW?

Yes - I like the sea air.

A bit cold for a centenarian. :eek:

Indeed it was.

:)

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/princes/nelson/bnelson1611073.jpg

What a fine second picture you,ve got there me old seasalt, well done.

Fine photographs indeed Sir. Well done :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Just a pic to show the Lord Nelson from the same viewpoint as the Cruise Liners.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Lord_Nelson_Tall_Ship.jpg

I think the Lord Nelson leaves tomorrow, but their website appears to be down at the moment.

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

From Sunday.

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Very nice indeedy.

:PDT11

The Royal Navy ship 'Severn' berthed here, just after 10 A.M.

good photos there Mark and adw

Some pics of HMS Severn from a week ago. This is the first Navy ship to berth at this Terminal.

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I'll put this pic here just to complete the list of ships that have berthed so far.

HMS Bulwark
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Well in Marky :thumbsup:

Going by AIS Liverpool.co.uk (http://www.aisliverpool.co.uk/showship.php?refresh=0&count=3&map=docks&mmsi=2320772) and the Wirral Cam (http://www.wirralcam.org/waterfront.shtml) it appears that HMS Bulwark is in town. And the Fort George, a naval auxiliary vessel, has just passed the Cammel Laird shipyard.

Busy busy on the River Mersey today.

:PDT_Piratz_26:

Yes, there's at least one in over the weekend.

What's happened to SSC Dave, I usually have a nosey for an hour about 2pm but can't get on?

What's happened to SSC Dave, I usually have a nosey for an hour about 2pm but can't get on?

Sorry, Ged, I don't know. It has been down for quite a few hours now. No surprise there of course. They should get themselves some decent servers!!

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

A couple of arrivals from earlier in May:

Andromede
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HMS Bulwark landing craft:
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saw on the Echo website that a German cruise ship Astor had docked. I know when some are coming in, but not this one.
so left hubby sanding paintwork and painting the ceiling and I nipped into town to get a couple of pics.
not great pics admittedly, but those over the water or on the ferries would've got a better view.
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some of mine Quincyr

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And now for an arty one reflection in the ferry window

very splendid young sir :handclap:

I must save up and go on the ferry next time there's one in.

I didn't leave the house till 7, so too late for the ferry, but I did take some snaps from Woodside, and then watched it leave at 9.
Will post a couple tomorrow.

superb photos of the Astor, well done peeps:handclap:

:handclap:Excellent pics once again GD:handclap:

:PDT11 Well done, nice photographs

Cruise ship brings tourists to heart of Liverpool
May 21 2008
by Staff Reporter, Liverpool Daily Post

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THE first cruise liner of the season was welcomed to the new £17m landing stage at Liverpool docks yesterday.

Former dock workers lined the Pier Head to welcome the German ship Astor as it cruised into the Mersey carrying 600 passengers.

She spent the day docked in Liverpool as passengers shopped in the city and took trips to Chester, and round Liverpool’s Beatles story museum.

Astor, which left the city last night, was the first of 16 vessels already booked for the summer season. Passenger spending in the city is expected to boost the economy by some £3m.

Keith Blundell, head of tourism at Liverpool Culture Company said: “It’s very exciting because it’s our first full year of operation.

“The ship is obviously the attraction, but more and more cruise companies are using destinations and ports of call as selling points and that is what is attracting people to them.”

The ship season will culminate with a visit from the QEII and the Balmoral as well as the Grand Princess, a 2,600 passenger American liner, bumping the total estimate of passengers visiting the city to more than 23,500.

A council spokesman said: “At this rate the terminal could pay for itself within the next seven years.”

Source: Liverpool Daily Post (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/05/21/cruise-ship-brings-tourists-to-heart-of-liverpool-64375-20940262/)

Fantastic pics, well done for recording the visit.

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From Woodside.

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Leaving Liverpool.

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Good pics once again .
Well done PhilipG:handclap:

Great photos. :PDT11

Cruise ship "Silver Winds" to visit tomorrow and HMS Ark Royal is to visit Liverpool, the 4 day visit begins on Friday 6th June, public allowed on board Sat 7th 10am-4pm admission free.Brilliant pictures everyone,plenty more opportunities soon.:)

cheers Paul. I'll pop down for a look tomoz.:PDT11

Silver Wind is not in today. She appears on the Port of Liverpool list for today, but I've just checked Silversea's website and Silver Wind is supposed to be going through the Kiel Canal today heading for the Baltic. Perhaps the schedule was changed?

Sean

Grand Princess is due in a few times this summer.
June11th should be the first. :PDT11

and the Black Prince is embarking over 20 cruises from Liverpool over the next 12 months

The cruise ship Saga Rose is here. I don't know for how long.

I'll pop down and have a shufty. cheers Marky :PDT11

Saga Rose and other forthcoming ships. Note Ark Royal open to public on Saturday.
Julie

Thursday 5 June

Saga Rose

British 600 passengers

ETA 0500

ETD 2230



Friday 6 June

Ark Royal

ETA 1300

Ship open to public on Saturday 7 June from 1000 - 1600

ETD 1630 Monday 9 June



Wednesday 11 June

Grand Princess

American 2500 passengers

ETA 06.00

ETD 19.00

Here's the Saga Rose from this morning.
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Great pic Marky.

Nice Pic!

That ship looks nicer and sleeker than some of the multi-level ships that have berthed there.
The Ark Royals visit is the perfect chance to also photograph a certain Government building, that tries to keep a low profile.

just got back from Pier Head
Saga Rose isn't bad. they had opera booming out of the speakers when we were there. Looking forward to the Ark Royal. last time I saw that was at Portsmouth.

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Wondering how long that ship will be here for, can't find nothing.

Wondering how long that ship will be here for, can't find nothing.

It's leaving as I type this.
See post #323.

Just got back.
I'll post a couple of snaps later.

Bah, keep missing the ships, only knew the HMS Ark Royal was coming for this Saturday.

Bah, keep missing the ships, only knew the HMS Ark Royal was coming for this Saturday.

Ark Royal arrives tomorrow.
1 o'clock. (1300 hrs).

A big one next Wednesday.
http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/princess/

Bah, keep missing the ships, only knew the HMS Ark Royal was coming for this Saturday.

Max have you tried the Cruise Ship Calls 2008 (http://www.irishseashipping.co.uk/minfo/cruiseshipcalls/2008/csENGLAND08.htm) website? Scroll down to Liverpool and those ships in red use the Cruise Liner Terminal.

:PDT11

I heard fireworks coming from down that way. After 10 O'clock.

I heard fireworks coming from down that way. After 10 O'clock.

Yes, heard them too. Thought it was kids messin' with the wheelie bins and went out to remonstrate with them before realising my mistake. :o

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Some cracking pics there Philip. How do you swim in that current and keep the camera free from water though?

Really good pics Philip, thanks for posting :)

HMS Ark Royal is in Liverpool Bay:
http://www.shipais.com/currentmap.php?map=livbay

HMS Ark Royal is in Liverpool Bay:
http://www.shipais.com/currentmap.php?map=livbay

just got back from Crosby beach after watching her sail in. amazing sight. am uploading pics now and will post in a sep thread as it's not the terminal

Fine pictures from Quincyg and PhilipG. Thank you for posting.

Thank you, Ged, Lindy and ADW.
I saw the Ark Royal come in at New Brighton, and will post a few snaps in this thread.
It seems a good idea to me to keep these special visits all in one place.
Nice to look back on, in the future. :)
Bumped into Kebabman at Seacombe! :PDT11

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That's Kebabman on the right.
It was only after I took this photo that I recognised him.

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See also the HMS Ark Royal thread here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9530).

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Great pics Philip, Thought I wasn`t going to get back in time,just spent a week on the south east coast holidaying. Very rarely go south in fact I only
ever go to the Lakes

Great pics Philip, Thought I wasn`t going to get back in time,just spent a week on the south east coast holidaying. Very rarely go south in fact I only
ever go to the Lakes

Thanks, Gregs Dad.

I took loads, and will post more on the other thread.

A friend of mine has just told me that the Grand Princess is docking in Liverpool tomorrow (11th)...Does anyone know anything about this...

It's a huge ship!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/Klaatu_/grand1000JPG.jpg

Looks like it's true.

http://www.cruiseweb.com/PRINCESS-EUROPE-CRUISES-06.HTM

list of the ships Cruise Itinerary.

Only for 1 day only though...I mustn't miss this.:handclap:

Grand Princess arrives tomorrow morning.
Either 6 or 7.
It leaves at 7 in the evening.
It's huge.

http://www.princess.com/bridgecams/ap/grand_bridgecam.html

Here is a link to a web cam from the ship

:PDT11

I think huge is an understatement. If i get up early enough might pop to see it before train to work.

Aww, weathers cloudy tomorrow but can do a black and white shot of It.

Grand Princess docks at Liverpool Cruise Terminal
Jun 11 2008


THE largest passenger ship ever to visit Liverpool sailed up to the city’s cruise liner terminal at the Pier Head this morning.

The Grand Princess carries 2,600 passengers, is 950ft long and weighs in at 109,000 tons.

The superliner docked at 6am this morning and will sail out at 7pm tonight.

The visit is part of a 12 day long tour by the liner around the British Isles.

The massive vessel boasts a whole deck of mini-suites, 700 balcony staterooms, casino, cigar lounge, afternoon tea served daily and onboard theatre.

Facilities aboard include a spa, 10 restaurants and eateries, swimming pools, kids clubs, sports simulators, internet cafe and an outdoor cinema.

Grand Princess is the first ever Princess ship to visit Liverpool and will return to the city three more times this summer on 5 and 29 July and 22 August.

Log on for a full gallery of pictures of the Grand Princess later today.

June 11th 2008.

Ha! The Ark Royal is small compared to this baby!

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/princes/gp/bgp1106081.jpg

Fabulous AD :handclap: and it makes a nice change to see a lovely blue sky too. :)

ADW. :handclap: :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

I was there at 6.15.
Will post a couple of snaps later.

ADW. :handclap: :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

I was there at 6.15.
Will post a couple of snaps later.

Ha ha! I was hoping to she her come in, PG, but my bed was too comfy!!

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

I normally arise about 6am anyway. Trouble is my first toilet call is 5.30am :(

I normally arise about 6am anyway. Trouble is my first toilet call is 5.30am :(

Too much information!!

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

Ha ha! I was hoping to she her come in, PG, but my bed was too comfy!!

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

Me, too!

But she was already in.

June 11th 2008.

Ha! The Ark Royal is small compared to this baby!

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/princes/gp/bgp1106081.jpg

nice pic :handclap:

hoping to pop down later. can't afford 2 ferry trips this week so will just have to take pics from the prom.

at least she's coming in a few times this summer so I may get a better view then.

it's just nice to see liners back in the river again :PDT11

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Notice the name on the ferry boat!
I recommend you to take photos from the Wirral side this afternoon, when the sun will shine on Liverpool.
It was against me this morning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2570313642_13c2e20164_o.jpg

Went down myself earlier.

Just cloning off sensor dust from the camera on the pics at the moment.

Like this boat better than the Ark Royal.

Like this boat better than the Ark Royal.

NO!! The Grand Princess is a ship, Max.

:)

I recommend you to take photos from the Wirral side this afternoon, when the sun will shine on Liverpool. It was against me this morning.

Correct. Take pictures of the cruise ships arriving to the city from the Liverpool village side and from the Wirral when they leave.

The Grand Princess is back on the 5th and 29th of July 2008.

:PDT11

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Very fine pictures, PG, and you can see the Grand Princess is a very large ship from the above picture.

:PDT_Piratz_26:

Fantastic pictures!!!....this site always comes up with the goods which is why I love it!

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She is huge :PDT11

Fine pictures, young Gnomie.

:snf (41):

Anybody taking pictures of the Grand Princess leaving tonight? I would, but I'm working.

:Smiliz_Kingz_PDT_13

Hey Gnomie are you the guy I was talking to down there this morning about 9am?

Fine pictures, young Gnomie.

:snf (41):

Anybody taking pictures of the Grand Princess leaving tonight? I would, but I'm working.

:Smiliz_Kingz_PDT_13

I'm charging my batteries now.
Both my camera's and my body's. :PDT11

Seacombe is about the best place, I think?

I'm charging my batteries now.
Both my camera's and my body's. :PDT11

Seacombe is about the best place, I think?

Seacombe 't was put on this earth for such an occasion! Woodside is a little too far down for my liking.

Seacombe 't was put on this earth for such an occasion! Woodside is a little too far down for my liking.

Woodside's a b*gger now that the Dublin terminal is there.
Seacombe it is, then. :PDT11

Great photos, Tony.

Hey Gnomie are you the guy I was talking to down there this morning about 9am?

Not me sorry mate.

I was there about 10 am, sure i saw Max? was you wearing Black Max? i came back around and you had gone:PDT_Xtremez_42: so i missed you.

I saw a few photographers, only recognized Gerard though, I was there between half 9 and 10 am.

Saw a guy with a metal tripod and film camera taking shots too In the same angle as Gnomie's first shot.

Not me sorry mate.

I was there about 10 am, sure i saw Max? was you wearing Black Max? i came back around and you had gone:PDT_Xtremez_42: so i missed you.

Wearing a white Lonsdale top and black pants.

Hair was messy too.:PDT10

Fantastic pics all - very varied. I like the one with the memorial in Philip - good idea.

Fantastic pics all - very varied. I like the one with the memorial in Philip - good idea.

I agree, a good pic, maybe a bit lobsided though, lol

I agree, a good pic, maybe a bit lobsided though, lol

That's fighting talk, Shoney. :PDT10 :PDT_Piratz_26: :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Either side of photos lean in with today's cameras, but check the midpoint.
That lamppost is straight.

That's fighting talk, Shoney. :PDT10 :PDT_Piratz_26: :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Either side of photos lean in with today's cameras, but check the midpoint.
That lamppost is straight.

tilts slightly to the left but i admire your professionalism, lol, keep them coming

tilts slightly to the left but i admire your professionalism, lol, keep them coming

Seems ok to me.

:PDT11

If you view it from on board the ship itself on your laptop, you'll find that it continually seems to be tilting first to the left then the right and so on.

Marvellous pics everyone ! :handclap: :handclap:

Marvellous pics everyone ! :handclap: :handclap:
I second that!:handclap:

save posting all the same views I've gone for a couple of close ups as well.
will be going to Crosby to watch her go out :PDT11

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2418.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2414.jpg

cleaning the windows on the bridge
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2415.jpg

there was a fast response ambulance there when we arrived. perhaps someone found out how much the cruise cost! :ninja:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2429.jpg

all go on the bridge
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2444.jpg

the excitement onboard is palpable
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/quincyg/ships/Picture2434.jpg]

right off to catch the bus. hopefully she'll leave pretty much to time.

Nice spy pics there Quincy :ninja:
Here's yet another angle (from a secret location)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203092.jpg

great pics :handclap:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2571141092_b895baf216_o.jpg
And there`s more

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2570310655_2ebb547dc9_o.jpg
From Woodside

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2571137840_0d401dd71b_o.jpg
And here`s the proof

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2571135890_9293b446e0_o.jpg

Spot on Gregs Dad :handclap:

Thanks Gnomie

Nice spy pics there Quincy :ninja:
Here's yet another angle (from a secret location)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203092.jpg

wouldn't have a blue light would it?! :ninja:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2570476377_cd1fe6d6bb_o.jpg
here`s some reflections I like the terminal on that side

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2571303736_9d2a037f10_o.jpg

fan-bloody-tastic views everyone!

kev

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2571301602_841a8aa1fd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2571265692_6e532f53d8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/2571265692/)

Lovely pic Max :handclap:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2570476377_cd1fe6d6bb_o.jpg
here`s some reflections I like the terminal on that side

is that your sidekick there GD?

Lovely pic Max :handclap:

Thanks, tried a few other angles with Princes dock and people Included Into shots too.

Great pics all. I took loads myself today but can only add this one to the pot as all the rest have been covered by your goodselves.

I'm quite fortunate in that I work in one of the buildings on Princes Dock (and no, it's not the one that you can't take pictures of!) so I get to take photos from the 4th floor of the ships/boats at the landing stage.

Kev - just a thought but why not have separate threads for all the different ships/boats berthing at the landing stage? There's quite a few due in this year.

Keep up the good work folks :handclap:

wouldn't have a blue light would it?! :ninja:

Not this time.....
The Port Police were busy elsewhere today.
Great pics from Crosby, might try that end when she visits in July!
Here's my effort for tonight, not as artistic as some but was an experience myself and the Grandkids will remember for ever.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203342.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203422.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203452.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203562.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203612.jpg

Great pics all. I took loads myself today but can only add this one to the pot as all the rest have been covered by your goodselves.

I'm quite fortunate in that I work in one of the buildings on Princes Dock (and no, it's not the one that you can't take pictures of!) so I get to take photos from the 4th floor of the ships/boats at the landing stage.

Kev - just a thought but why not have separate threads for all the different ships/boats berthing at the landing stage? There's quite a few due in this year.

Keep up the good work folks :handclap:

I think that if they're all kept in the one thread, it will be the definitive thread to look for, especially in the future.
I see the Ark Royal one went off on a tangent, and dare I say that individual threads are "Here today, and gone tomorrow."

Yes, there have been great photos posted. :handclap::handclap:

How many were at the leaving today?
For a number of reasons (mainly because I'm tired, though), I won't be posting mine until tomorrow.

What brilliant photos they all were, thanks posters for all your efforts. I gasped as I flicked through them:handclap: Well done you,all.

Not this time.....
The Port Police were busy elsewhere today.
Great pics from Crosby, might try that end when she visits in July!
Here's my effort for tonight, not as artistic as some but was an experience myself and the Grandkids will remember for ever.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/devo_2004/P10203342.jpg

The backside on that! Fantastic shots all of you.:handclap:

First thing my grandkids said when they saw the Grand Princess was "Wow a ship with a spoiler"
I beleive the "spoiler" is actually a reasturant!

First thing my grandkids said when they saw the Grand Princess was "Wow a ship with a spoiler"
I beleive the "spoiler" is actually a reasturant!

:handclap: ah from the mouths of babes.

a restaurant eh? cool

Just a couple more....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/corky100/DSCF1214.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/corky100/DSCF1244.jpg

That is a huge ship and I am dissappointed that I missed it but am going to try and get to see it next time it is in Liverpool.
There are some really great pics here !!!

Liners create wave of wealth in Mersey
Jun 12 2008
by Peter Elson, Liverpool Daily Post

http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/liverpoolpost/jun2008/3/2/7B694703-00B4-64B3-E6A7F21157C008F0.jpg

Liverpool yesterday welcomed a giant of the sea.

Peter Elson reports (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/06/12/liners-create-wave-of-wealth-in-mersey-64375-21061097/)...

I don't want to swamp the thread with my photos.

Here it is turning in front of the Gasworks.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2571811102_a59f3fae99_o.jpg

is that your sidekick there GD?
No it was one of my rare days without him as he went to school for the first
time on an introduction half day. He starts school after the summer holidays.
This brings to an end 11 years of grandchildren minding as we had 2 more before him. They have started school knowing all about all the wildlife and nature in the country and the sea, they are able to name all the fishes in the sea,and how tides work and at 2 years they could name all the stations from Kirkby to Liverpool and Southport.
We have 24 grandchildren but only started to mind the last 3 when I retired
from work. So now I can really retire.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2570478471_b2fc5a8564_o.jpg
From the Martime museum 4th floor

No it was one of my rare days without him as he went to school for the first
time on an introduction half day. He starts school after the summer holidays.
This brings to an end 11 years of grandchildren minding as we had 2 more before him. They have started school knowing all about all the wildlife and nature in the country and the sea, they are able to name all the fishes in the sea,and how tides work and at 2 years they could name all the stations from Kirkby to Liverpool and Southport.
We have 24 grandchildren but only started to mind the last 3 when I retired
from work. So now I can really retire.

GD,You have 24 grandkidz!! I bet at christmas time your pockets are really empty but worth it all the same.
It's great work you've done with your sidekick and others.
So put yer feet up and have a good rest-Your work is done.!!
Brilliant pic once again:handclap:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2561222985_3d69851fcc_o.jpg
Thanks for your kind remarks John(zappa).
Anyone know where Captain Johnnie Walker has gone to I took this on sunday
but on wednesday he had disappeared,maybe he`s walked into the river

I don't want to swamp the thread with my photos.






Swamp Please Please keep swamping :PDT_Piratz_26:

Swamp Please Please keep swamping :PDT_Piratz_26:

OK. You asked for it! :)

Tugs.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2570969257_a2abd182ef_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2570972145_66a7084700_o.jpg

Waiting at Seacombe.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2571801054_bcc4efc028_o.jpg

Keep posting them all...They're great!:handclap:

Spot on :handclap: She really is a cracking ship. I think i will go over the water when she comes back.

I heard the Qe2 is coming on 3rd October, anyone know if this is true, it will be the last chance to see her as its her farewell tour.

Thanks. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:
I whittled it down to about a dozen.

The tugs were alongside like this for about an hour.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2571807496_09f63e0b4e_o.jpg

7.15, and she's moving.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2570984859_534ccfbab8_o.jpg

Starting to turn round.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2570985251_7608f06028_o.jpg

Unfortunately, it was raining by now.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2571811248_a38297083a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2571811510_f6f1fb1fbc_o.jpg

Great pics Philip. They get appreciated on here.

I believe you met my brother and nephew down at the terminal. You'll know who I mean if I say the latter is an 'old man' for his tender years. :unibrow:

It's lovely how friendly people are on occasions like this.
I'll need another clue, Ged. :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

The Classic View.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2570986851_212be0c8c1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2571813294_7fd20f5407_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2570989103_986486d3d8_o.jpg

A zoom-less view.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2571815632_65824975dc_o.jpg

'Bye for now.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2571817434_f7e1a9e806_o.jpg

And as you were saying bye to her as she disappeared around that corner, Quincyg was saying hello on Crosby beach.

The little fella i'm on about is disabled on his feet, cheeky too :) They certainly knew you as PhilipG so I bet he asked you your name? It was early 6-7am.

And as you were saying bye to her as she disappeared around that corner, Quincyg was saying hello on Crosby beach.

The little fella i'm on about is disabled on his feet, cheeky too :) They certainly knew you as PhilipG so I bet he asked you your name? It was early 6-7am.

Very polite. :PDT11
He said "Excuse me, Sir", as they passed in front of me.

With the Norfolk Line and Belfast I think ?

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/yo/norfolk1.jpg

thanks again for the various pics everyone, they are all appreciated

cheers

kev

One of the tugs that came in with the Grand Princess.

No Miss, it's called "SMIT". :PDT10

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2569485077_b9c5e62b71_o.jpg

Why are these pictures in black and white? :)

Why are these pictures in black and white? :)

Are they?
Which ones?

Just a little Tongue in Cheek

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/222/grandprincessni2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6754/pigeon2my3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just my humour showing out :lol:

Phredd

I'm still looking................

Is it the wheels?



:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Thanks. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:
I whittled it down to about a dozen.

The tugs were alongside like this for about an hour.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2571807496_09f63e0b4e_o.jpg

7.15, and she's moving.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2570984859_534ccfbab8_o.jpg

Starting to turn round.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2570985251_7608f06028_o.jpg

Unfortunately, it was raining by now.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2571811248_a38297083a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2571811510_f6f1fb1fbc_o.jpg


Great pictures Philip!

Great pictures Philip!

Thank you, but they're a bit darker than I'd like.
I blame the rain! :eek:

Absolute brilliant pics everyone.Some fine photographers on here:handclap:
Excellent stuff:PDT_Piratz_26:

heres a couple of supersized photos, or of Ark Royal while moored (taken from Seacombe) and a second of the Grand Princess a it passed by Egremonnt Ferry on the way out of Liverpool. Hope these are in the correct section.

You can see the joins if you look, but the Grand Princess one was VERY difficult to stitch due to it moving, and affecting the light. But it looks OK...:D

The photos here are just smaller 'thumbnails', for the full sizes click the links..

Grand Princess:

http://wirrallive.co.uk/files/GrandPrincesPano.jpg (9440x2050 Pixels!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/corky100/GP.jpg



Ark Royal:

http://wirrallive.co.uk/files/ArkPano2.jpg (4930x2140 Pixels!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/corky100/DSCF1131.jpg

Good pictures, Corky.

:PDT_Piratz_26:

No it was one of my rare days without him as he went to school for the first
time on an introduction half day. He starts school after the summer holidays.
This brings to an end 11 years of grandchildren minding as we had 2 more before him. They have started school knowing all about all the wildlife and nature in the country and the sea, they are able to name all the fishes in the sea,and how tides work and at 2 years they could name all the stations from Kirkby to Liverpool and Southport.
We have 24 grandchildren but only started to mind the last 3 when I retired
from work. So now I can really retire.

a few more than us then...we have 18...but 6 gtgt grandkids. you've given them a great start and I bet they know more than a lot of the kids they'll be mixing with. so well done :handclap:


Anyone know where Captain Johnnie Walker has gone to I took this on sunday
but on wednesday he had disappeared,maybe he`s walked into the river
I photographed him on Monday. they keep shifting things about. I'm still waiting to hear back from the council on what they've done with the Great Escape horse statue from Church St



I heard the Qe2 is coming on 3rd October, anyone know if this is true, it will be the last chance to see her as its her farewell tour.

yes I've got October 3rd in my diary. that was the date listed on the cunard site at the beginning of the year.

And as you were saying bye to her as she disappeared around that corner, Quincyg was saying hello on Crosby beach.



and bloody cold it was too lol. well worth seeing her sailing out, but I spent the following day stuck in the house ill.

The US Training Ship Empire State is to visit Liverpool tomorrow. She leaves next tuesday. Further details at http://www.sunymaritime.edu/ (http://www.sunymaritime.edu/About%20Maritime/Summer%20Sea%20Term/index.aspx).

Empire State

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Empire_State_ship_01.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Empire_State_ship_02.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Empire_State_painter.jpg

Good pictures, Marky.

I believe the Empire State is leaving tomorrow morning at 0800hrs.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2608326318_8354656d1b_o.jpg
The Captain is back on station again in front of the new Liverpool Life museum. He now looks across the river to Birkenhead where he can see his old enemy the German U-boat 534 at Woodside.

It looks like a WW2 Liberty ship.

Good to see Captain Walker back where he belongs. Anybody read a book called Walker, R.N. by Terence Robertson? Printed in 1956 it's a right cracking read.

:PDT11

The Empire State was built in 1962. No wonder it looks like a WW2 Liberty Ship.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2610304704_05b57fe131_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2609473687_99775c2a88_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2608223714_b7f0cbf58e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2611244554_f0f5801fc6_o.jpg
The tug Trafalgar moving about on the river,they all seem to be owned by Mr Smit these days as all the names are prefixed with his name.

[QUOTE=gregs dad;137719

The tug Trafalgar moving about on the river,they all seem to be owned by Mr Smit these days as all the names are prefixed with his name.[/QUOTE]

Nice photos with your new camera , gregs dad.
Mr Smit is a Dutchman from Rotterdam !!

Just for general information the MS Prinsendam at 674 foot long is due in Liverpool on the 11th July and the Crystal Symphony at 781 feet long is due in on the 20th July. At a quite impressive 720 feet the MS Maasdam is here on the 26th July. Not forgetting that the Grand Princess is visiting on the 5th and 29th July AND also on the 22nd of August.

Of course not to be missed is the final voyage of the QEII who comes to our fair city on the 3rd of October.

:PDT11

Nice photos with your new camera , gregs dad.
Mr Smit is a Dutchman from Rotterdam !!
Hi Taffy they were taken with my old camera the Panasonic Lumix LZ2, I haven`t got a standard lens for my new Canon Slr yet, only a tele 75-300 lens,so it`s a bit big to lug around till I build my neck muscles up.

Just for general information the MS Prinsendam at 674 foot long is due in Liverpool on the 11th July and the Crystal Symphony at 781 feet long is due in on the 20th July. At a quite impressive 720 feet the MS Maasdam is here on the 26th July. Not forgetting that the Grand Princess is visiting on the 5th and 29th July AND also on the 22nd of August.

Of course not to be missed is the final voyage of the QEII who comes to our fair city on the 3rd of October.

:PDT11


Thanks A.D.W.
Is the Grand Princess another in & out in the same day?
I'd love to take night photos.

Thanks A.D.W.
Is the Grand Princess another in & out in the same day?
I'd love to take night photos.

Going by the Princess Cruises (http://www.princess.com/learn/destinations/europe/cruises/ebn.jsp) website the Grand Princess arrives at about 0700hrs and leaves about 12 hours later. So no night pictures I am afraid, PG.