Diamond Jubilee 2012: Three-bow salute from the queens of Cunard’s ocean fleet
Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth sailed in single file into Southampton, Hampshire, soon after dawn, with a fire tug and a flotilla of small boats welcoming them in.
As Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria took a bow-to-bow position close to City Terminal, Queen Mary 2 passed each ship in turn, creating a three-bow formation, as flag-waving crew lined the foredecks, and the ships’ whistles sounded in salute.
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Hide AdThe nautical show kicked off a day of celebrations in the city to celebrate the Queen’s 60 years on the throne with live bands and entertainment.
However, bad weather scuppered plans for a Red Arrows display.