Own your own piece of Ocean Liner history
An icon of our times, QE2 has sailed to her final resting place in Dubai after 40 years of loyal service.
It is hard to believe that on 11 November 2008, she left Southampton for the final time.
Loved by millions since her launch in 1969 (the same year that Concorde first flew), Cunard's most loved cruise ship has now retired.
As well as being perhaps the world's most famous cruise ship, QE2 played her part in for her country in 1982 during the Falklands Conflict. She carried 3,000 troops and 650 volunteer crew to the south Atlantic.
For most of us, she is a symbol of the age of glamour, of holidays and luxury, of dreams, delight, of freedom of the seas. Her final voyage truly was the end of an era.
Limited Edition, Official Cunard Cover
We are proud to have worked with Cunard again to commemorate this moment in history.
Imagine holding history in your hand. This cover is:
- Genuinely postmarked in Southampton, UK, 11th November 2008
That is the day QE2 left Southampton for the LAST time for her LAST EVER voyage.
- Carried on QE2's final voyage
That's right. Each of these limited edition covers was onboard QE2's final ever voyage, to her resting place in Dubai, where she became a floating hotel. Each cover is stamped with a cachet (rubber stamp) to show it has been onboard.
- Available personally signed by the Captain of the QE2
Each cover arrives with a certificate and bears an exclusive "carried cachet" (rubber stamp) It also bears a genuine 1969 QE2 stamp.
Signed Editions
Limited Numbers of this cover are available personally signed by the Captain of the QE2. He signed them while they were onboard, during her final voyage.
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More Exclusive Cunard Covers
If you admire the great Ocean Liners of Cunard, QE2, QM2 and Queen Victoria, do browse our official Cunard range of exclusive covers and stamp sheets.
QE2: Last Transatlantic Crossing
We also created a pair of covers marking QE2's last voyage to New York and back to Southampton, also carried onboard and available signed. Click on the picture to find out more.
Quick Facts: QE2 - the final ever voyage is a Commemorative Cover Issue date (2008-11-11): 11 November 2008
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