175th Anniversary Of The Transatlantic Voyage

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    New York residents were treated to a dazzling laser light show from Cunard's Queen Mary 2, set against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty
    1/16 New York residents were treated to a dazzling laser light show from Cunard's Queen Mary 2, set against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty
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    The spectacular light and music show marks the finale of the liner's celebratory crossing
    2/16 The spectacular light and music show marks the finale of the liner's celebratory crossing
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    The laser show made for a spectacular sight with beams of light soaring into the night sky by Manhattan island
    3/16 The laser show made for a spectacular sight with beams of light soaring into the night sky by Manhattan island
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    In the afternoon, Cunard's 175th anniversary was marked by the ringing of the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange by the master of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey
    4/16 In the afternoon, Cunard's 175th anniversary was marked by the ringing of the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange by the master of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey
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    Yesterday saw the conclusion of the celebrations as the liner sailed into the U.S. port as the final point of call
    5/16 Yesterday saw the conclusion of the celebrations as the liner sailed into the U.S. port as the final point of call
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    The recreated journey departed with a bang from Liverpool on June 4 with a grand celebration
    6/16 The recreated journey departed with a bang from Liverpool on June 4 with a grand celebration
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    QM2's mission was to sail across the Atlantic Ocean from the Mersey to arrive at the Canadian port of Halifax, before carrying on to Boston and finally New York
    7/16 QM2's mission was to sail across the Atlantic Ocean from the Mersey to arrive at the Canadian port of Halifax, before carrying on to Boston and finally New York
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    When the journey to Halifax was previously undertaken in 1840, it took 12 days 10 hours to reach the port - this journey took half the time
    8/16 When the journey to Halifax was previously undertaken in 1840, it took 12 days 10 hours to reach the port - this journey took half the time
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    Christened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2004, QM2 has carried many famous names over the years, including Desmond Tutu, Tilda Swinton, Uma Thurman, Richard Dreyfuss, John Cleese and Angela Bassett
    9/16 Christened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2004, QM2 has carried many famous names over the years, including Desmond Tutu, Tilda Swinton, Uma Thurman, Richard Dreyfuss, John Cleese and Angela Bassett
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    Although it was not a port of call in the original crossing made by Britannia, New York has been Cunard's North American home port for over a century
    10/16 Although it was not a port of call in the original crossing made by Britannia, New York has been Cunard's North American home port for over a century
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    Thousands gather to watch the music and light show in New York, before the liner departs back across the Atlantic
    11/16 Thousands gather to watch the music and light show in New York, before the liner departs back across the Atlantic
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    Set off with a bang! Cunard's world famous ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, departs on her historic 175th anniversary cruise to Halifax, Boston and New York
    12/16 Set off with a bang! Cunard's world famous ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, departs on her historic 175th anniversary cruise to Halifax, Boston and New York
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    Liverpool Cathedral held a celebration concert for guests in honour of Cunard as QM2 visited Liverpool
    13/16 Liverpool Cathedral held a celebration concert for guests in honour of Cunard as QM2 visited Liverpool
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    Champion flyboarder Jay St John donned a Cunard Bell Boy's uniform to welcome Queen Mary 2 to Liverpool where the flagship was celebrating the 175th anniversary to the day of the first regular transatlantic service being established on 4 July 1840 by Cunard's first ship, Britannia
    14/16 Champion flyboarder Jay St John donned a Cunard Bell Boy's uniform to welcome Queen Mary 2 to Liverpool where the flagship was celebrating the 175th anniversary to the day of the first regular transatlantic service being established on 4 July 1840 by Cunard's first ship, Britannia
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    With a salute from the Royal Canadian Navy, Queen Mary 2 departs from Halifax on July 10 to head to Boston
    15/16 With a salute from the Royal Canadian Navy, Queen Mary 2 departs from Halifax on July 10 to head to Boston
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    Fireworks on July 12 mark the Queen Mary 2 departing from Boston to New York City for the final leg of her 175th Anniversary tour
    16/16 Fireworks on July 12 mark the Queen Mary 2 departing from Boston to New York City for the final leg of her 175th Anniversary tour

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It started with a grand firework bonanza in Liverpool and finished with an incredible lazer light show in New York. This is the 175th anniversary tour of the transatlantic crossing from Liverpool to Halifax and Boston which was originally made by the RMS Britannia in 1840.Â