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QE2 runs aground on her final journey

11th November 2008 | By mdfalco,

QE2 The QE2 ran aground on a sandbank as it came into Southampton for the final time.

Five tugs were sent to assist the 70,000 tonne liner which hit a sandbank at about 0530 GMT at the entrance to Southampton Water.

Solent Coastguard said the ship was pulled off after about 30 minutes and docked without further incident.

The ship has 1,700 passengers and 1,000 crew but owners Cunard said most were asleep and nobody was injured.

For more on this story, read BBC News.

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