#3 queens

[yemme]

Lucy was ready to let all 3 women die.  They gave her the 411 at her house so she knew the deal.  Three mothers... because she was being selfish and didn’t want to draw funny money.  They even kept looking at her in this scene to try and see if she’d listen, but no.  The so called sweet innocent quiet artist is a serial killer.  Her mouth got her into this mess and didn’t listen to Beth when she warned her.  She had it coming... Friend my ass.

[morereign]

Queen Confessional Trailer

[morereign]

UHQ 3 Queens Image (2000x3000) http://www.farfarawaysite.com/section/reign/gallery3/gallery1/gallery.htm

[sadlatimer]

- @MisElizaJane: 3 QUEENS #The100 #Lovefest

[openeyegallery]

Three Queens of the Ocean

The Cunard Line was set up by Samuel Cunard in 1839, along with Robert Napier the Scottish engine designer and builder, under the name of “The British and North American Royal Mail Steam packet Company” to carry Royal Mail to North America; eventually the name was changed to Cunard. Its first office was in 14 Water Street, Liverpool and as they flourished they moved to 8 Water Street in 1857. They remained here until the early 20th century when they moved to their own building which bears its name on Liverpool’s waterfront, until 1967 when Cunard moved to Southampton. The original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth carried all the famous film stars and politicians of the 40s and 50s. They would all travel on the Queens as they became the byword for luxury travel. During the 1970s Cunard was the only company to carry on doing the transatlantic crossing from Europe to New York. There was a saying, “Getting there is half the fun”.

Queen Mary 2 © Paul Dickinson

On 24th May 2015 the Queen Mary 2 sailed into Liverpool for the start of one of the biggest maritime events the city has possibly ever seen. The press and media were invited to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for a meet and greet with Angus Struthers (Director of Cunard) Captain Chris Wells of the Queen Mary 2, Councillor Wendy Simon and Liverpool Cruise Terminal manager, Angela Redhead. We were told that the three ships were to perform a series of manoeuvres.

© Paul Dickinson

“Good morning everyone, as we look out of the window the grandest, largest ocean liner ever built has arrived. The weekend of the three Queens, One Magnificent City has started. Anyone who was at the light show last night will testify there is a buzz, an excitement and a huge sense of pride running throughout the city. Its testament to the great connection Cunard has with Liverpool City, the two are intertwined inextricably. The City has truly embraced this wonderful occasion and I would like to thank the City and its agencies, all the people who have come together in a group effort. The Queen Mary 2’s sister ships arrive tomorrow. It will be the largest fleet to sail across the Mersey, the Red Arrows are flying past, we’re ready!”

© Paul Dickinson

With these words spoken by Angus Struthers, the City was getting ready to welcome the three Queens of the Ocean: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.

© Paul Dickinson

25th May 2015 – the Queen Mary 2 had left its berth to go out and meet with her two sister ships at the mouth of the Mersey, between Crosby and New Brighton, and then we saw the three ships moving towards each other and then forming a line and, as we watched, the excitement and anticipation was really building up. The crowds had gathered in their thousands along the both banks of the Mersey; there were people from all over the world who had come to witness this magnificent and historic event.

© Paul Dickinson

As the three liners approached towards the Pier Head, from my position on the Isle of Man pontoon, it was a truly remarkable sight. I have been watching great ships sail in and out of Liverpool for many years – all my life, but this was something special, something unique, something not seen before. To say we were blown away would be an injustice to all the effort that was put in to make this occasion happen. The ships sailed in line – Queen Mary 2 followed by the Elizabeth and Victoria. As they headed down towards the South Dock area they did a turn to face the Wirral side, they then manoeuvred to sail in a formation and faced out to sea. As they did so, the Red Arrows flew past and over the Three Graces, to make the proceedings all the more fitting. It was a truly remarkable and wonderful occasion and it will live long in my memory.

© Paul Dickinson

The Queen Mary 2 left Liverpool, but she will be back on 4th July to replicate the voyage of the original Cunard ship Britannia to sail to New York.

Written by Paul Dickinson

  Three Queens of the Ocean was originally published on Open Eye Gallery

[europeanexplorer-blog]

Projections on the Three Graces, including the Royal Liver Building and Cunard building, to commemorate 175 years of Cunard. Cunard was founded in 1840, when Sir Samuel Cunard’s mail steamship RMS Britannia began its transatlantic service to Halifax and Boston from Liverpool. To celebrate 175 years, RMS Queen Mary 2, RMS Queen Elizabeth and RMS Queen Victoria sailed together along the River Mersey over the Bank Holiday weekend, with other events being held to celebrate.

[europeanexplorer-blog]

From 24th - 26th May 2015, Cunards three biggest cruise ships sailed across the River Mersey in celebration of 175 years since Cunard's first ever cruise liner sailed from Liverpool to Halifax and Boston. Huge crowds gathered to watch the ships arrive, berth and even perform a special 'river dance'.

RMS Queen Mary 2, the largest of the three, was the first to enter Liverpool on the 24th. Hundreds gathered in wind and rain to wave the passengers as it berthed. She travelled to Brazil Buoy the next day to welcome her sister ships, RMS Queen Elizabeth and RMS Queen Victoria, before they sailed down the Mersey towards the Liverpool Echo Arena, turning to sail back to the cruise liner terminal.

An estimated 1.3 million watched from both sides of the river as the boats turned and the Red Arrows flew over. The RMS Queen Mary 2 left the city, whilst the RMS Queen Elizabeth berthed and the RMS Queen Victoria anchored herself in the middle of the Mersey. That night, there were projections onto the 'Three Graces' (Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building) followed by fireworks and a goodbye to RMS Queen Elizabeth. RMS Queen Victoria sailed away the following day.

View my blog post here.