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QUEEN VICTORIA in Los Angeles
Martin Cox's photo blog of the Cunard Line's QUEEN VICTORIA in Los Angeles, CA, January 30, 2008Los Angeles, one stop on QUEEN VICTORIA's maiden world cruise, 106 days in the length. QUEEN VICTORIA departed her home port of Southampton, England on January 6, headed to New York (with QE2), (for notable three QUEEN meeting with QE2 and QM2), then through the Panama Canal, to Acupaulco and arrived in Los Angeles January 30. She sailed on to Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Bombay, Dubai, transit the Suez Canal, then toAthens, Rome and Gibraltar returning to Southampton on April 22, 2008.
Invited by Cunard to visit QUEEN VICTORIA on her maiden call to Los Angeles, I hurried down the freeway some 25 miles from my home near Downtown LA on a beautiful and clear Wednesday morning, as I neared the port, I could see the distinctive Cunard funnel through the green silhouette of the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
From the newly redesigned viewing area opposite berth 93, I began taking pictures of the QUEEN VICTORIA and met up with my my good friend and colleague Peter Knego. A barge was along side refueling the ship, which can carry 3,000 tons of heavy fuel and 150 tons of marine gas oil, consuming 12 tons per hour at maximum output. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
Two painters, touching up the red boot topping, were dwarfed by the size of the ship, this was my first time see in the ship in person and I was surprised at her size. At 90,000 gt, she is the second largest Cunard ship. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
QUEEN VICTORIA, photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
We were welcomed on board by Cunard PR and escorted across the covered gang way to the port promenade deck. The red uniform and dark blue deck chair covers "said" Cunard. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
A hard to resist shot of the striking Grand Lobby, as the media group gathered before our tour. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
A close up of the bronze sculptural element above the main stair tower. Photo: Martin Cox (c) 2008
The pursers desk. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Cunard crest. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Brian O'connor, Director, Public Relations Cunard Line introduced the Captain, Paul Wright as he received a check in the amount of $60,000 to the Princess trust, (a UK based charity headed by HRH The Prince of Wales. It provides help, training, financial, and practical support to UK citizens aged between fourteen and thirty. It focuses on those who have struggled in education or find themselves unemployed for a long time. The trust relies on donations from the public.) from Stars For A Cause. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Entrance to Todd English restaurant. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
The impressive 6,000 volume two storey library with a connecting spiral staircase, has famous author's signatures woven into the carpet. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
An attractive mural depicts RMS QUEEN MARY on the wall of the Art Deco-inspired Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar on Deck 2.
In the museum, called Cunardia, a section of railing from QUEEN MARY is on display, etched with the initials of soldiers from her days in war service. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Queen's Room starboard. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
On Deck 2 we entered the two deck high Queen's Room, with a 1,000 square foot dance floor. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Queen's Room detail, photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Transition from Queen's Room to Cunardia. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
In the two deck high Royal Arcade, a large clock overlooks the stair tower manufactured by Dent & Company, London (the official watch and clockmaker to Her Majesty Queen Victoria since in 1841). Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
In the Royal Court Theatre, boxes are available for view the original stage productions. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Fencing, not found on most cruise ships, is a popular activity in the large forward facing gym on QUEEN VICTORIA. Photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
QUEEN VICTORIA poolside, photo Martin Cox (c) 2008
Martin Cox, your photographic guide for the day QUEEN VICTORIA, photo Peter Knego (c) 2008
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