A strong
offshore breeze blowing in through the Narrows added a distinct chill to a gray May afternoon. But
soon the blustery conditions would be all but forgotten. Over the public address
system came the announcement that the new Queen Elizabeth 2 was now visible off to starboard, just
beyond the Verrazano Bridge.
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One of the
busiest days in the life of a ship is making the vessel ready for an ocean voyage, whether it is embarkation or disembarkation. On this particular day, seagulls are flying overhead, there’s a salty mist in
the air, and dock workers are urgently loading large quantities of cargo, supplies and baggage into a giant 13 story tall,
963 foot long vessel.
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