Sunday 14 October 2012

Southampton Water 14/10/2012

Ships on Southampton Water today. Note sunshine. Rare conditions indeed. This wasn't a ship spotting trip, but a visit to Newbury to visit my sister as it is her 40th birthday.

Torm Almena




With the Southampton Harbour Master ahead of her



Stena Alexita



King Ernest


And Queen Mary 2, later in the day, as we were going home; it was a pity she was in the 'wrong way round', so I couldn't get a better photo from the ferry as we went past, and also a pity about the annoying furled umbrella in the foreground. All being well, I am going on a short trip on her next month, a four-night 'party cruise' to Le Havre and Zeebrugge. I am looking forward to seeing her from the inside but not looking forward to paying for it!