Published: Sunday, 5th October, 2008 17:30
Sun shines on QE2 visit
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SPLENDID sunshine greeted the QE2 on her farewell visit to Greenock.
Thousands lined the Esplanade to say goodbye to an icon of the sea and the Tele was there to join the well-wishers.
Locals and visitors flocked to the waterfront for the final chance to see the famous vessel on her last trip up the Clyde.
The Queen of the Clyde arrived at noon and docked at Ocean Terminal where around 20,000 people visited the viewing area to see her.
Don’t miss the seven-page news report in Monday’s Tele, as well as a full-colour souvenir 12-page pull out for all the events from the QE2's final farewell.
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