Pete Carr

Photographer & Writer

A nighttime scene of fireworks bursting in colorful displays over the water, with reflections on the surface. In the foreground, a large, illuminated cruise ship is anchored, and the skyline of a city with various buildings can be seen in the background.

Three Queens Liverpool – Day 3

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This was it. The big moment when the 3 Cunard liners Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 all sailed down the Mersey. I’ve been waiting to see this for years. It’s what I’ve been working towards over 8 years at the Cruise Terminal. Iconic moments. History. The biggest maritime event I’ve seen in my lifetime on the Mersey. I imagine we won’t see anything like it for another 25 years when it’s Cunard’s 200th birthday. I’ll be 61 by then.

The day exceeded my expectations. The Red Arrows! Seeing the Biennial’s Dazzle Ferry in amongst it all. So many lovely little bits. Here’s some photos of them.

A large crowd of people gathered along a waterfront, with multiple cruise ships visible in the river. The scene includes a modern building with outdoor seating and greenery, set against an overcast sky.
A crowd gathers at a waterfront as two large cruise ships are docked nearby, with military jets flying overhead leaving trails of red, white, and blue smoke against a cloudy sky.
A vibrant fireworks display bursts over the water at night, reflecting colorful lights on the surface. A large, illuminated cruise ship is visible on the right, with a city skyline and various buildings in the background.
A brightly lit boat marked with bold patterns sails in the foreground, while illuminated historic buildings and modern architecture line the shore in the background, featuring vibrant green and purple light displays against a night sky.
A cruise ship illuminated at night sails on calm waters, with a city skyline featuring tall buildings and lights visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A view of a city skyline along the waterfront, featuring several large buildings and a cruise ship docked nearby, under a partly cloudy sky.
A busy waterfront scene with pedestrians walking along the promenade, in front of a large cruise ship named Queen Elizabeth, docked by the pier. The crowd includes families and individuals carrying bags, with some people pushing strollers.
A couple holding hands while standing at a waterfront, looking towards the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, which is docked in the background. The woman is wearing a brown jacket, and the man is in a black vest and grey sweater.
Five bellhops in striking red uniforms stand outside a grand building. One bellhop is humorously dressed in a large cylindrical costume resembling a suitcase, while the others stand on each side, dressed traditionally with red hats and black pants.
A large cruise ship named 'Queen Elizabeth' docked at a pier, against a moody, overcast sky, with waves rippling in the water.
A military band in formal uniforms, including plumed hats, marches down a cobblestone street, with drummers and brass players leading the procession while a crowd watches in the background.
Two performers dressed as large black and red cylindrical figures with striped socks interact with a smiling woman, while several individuals in red uniforms stand in the background near a historic building.
Aerial display of jets trailing red, white, and blue smoke over a large body of water, featuring two cruise ships in the foreground, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A large crowd gathers by the waterfront, with ships visible in the background and a woman standing on a balcony taking photographs. The scene includes several green spaces and urban structures, under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman with long dark hair smiles while holding a microphone, wearing a navy blue dress with sequined straps and a necklace, against a blurred outdoor background.
A crowded waterfront scene shows people gathered as a large cruise ship sails in the river, with water fountains spraying nearby. Various buildings and a statue are visible in the foreground, with overcast skies above.
A military band in uniform, featuring soldiers wearing white pith helmets and black jackets with red trim, marching in formation. One soldier is playing a silver trumpet, with others playing various instruments in the background, against a backdrop of a stone building with large arched windows.
A large choir of predominantly women stands on the steps of a grand building, wearing black outfits with blue and red stoles, holding sheet music in front of them; some are smiling and performing, while a few men are positioned at the back.
A black and white long exposure photograph capturing a city skyline at night, featuring blurred lights and reflections on calm water.

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