QE2 Anchor Set As Landmark in Home Port of Southampton

(BBC) QE2 anchor set as landmark in home port of Southampton It is one of two steel anchors that were hung on each side of the ship. A 13 tonne anchor from the QE2 has been set as a landmark in Southampton. The 4.3m (14ft) by 2.7m (9ft) steel anchor has been gifted to the city by the Dubai royal family and Cunard. The anchor is one of a pair that hung on each side of the ship which made its maiden voyage on 2 May 1969 from Southampton to New York. It has been placed in front of Holy

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