Photos of the QE2 Visit to the River Tyne in September 2007.

These photos were taken in September 2007 when the QE2 made it's first ever visit to the River Tyne.  A previous visit failed due to bad weather.

Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Tyne in poor weather to watch the cruise liner enter the River.

The ship made three attempts to enter the River, but turned away each time before finally entering at the fourth attempt. Unfortunately many people who braved the heavy rain had left by then.

We have split our photos of the QE2, the waiting flotilla of small craft and a separating DFDS ferry into separate pages. Click on any photo or the link below it to view more photos.

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QE2 Approaching the River Tyne - first attempt.

Shields Ferry and other small craft awaiting the QE2.

QE2 Approaching the River Tyne - second attempt.

DFDS Ferry Princess of Norway leaving the River Tyne during the wait for the QE2.

QE2 Approaching the River Tyne - third attempt.

QE2 Entering the River Tyne at the fourth attempt.

QE2 passing Herd Groyne and North Shields Fish Quay.

QE2 sailing up the River Tyne.