Cunard Queen Mary 2 - Captains Midday Announcement in rough seas - port aborted!
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The captain of the Queen Mary 2 provides a navigational update regarding the ship's current position and challenging weather conditions. He reports that the vessel is traveling west near the Isle of Wight after passing through the Dover Strait. The captain notes that winds exceeding 60 knots from a frontal system are causing unfavorable conditions across the English Channel. Due to these weather patterns, the crew is revising their original plans. The captain explains a proposal to alter the course toward Cherbourg with the goal of arriving at 6:00 PM if a small window of calmer weather appears. He acknowledges that arrival cannot be guaranteed and mentions logistical difficulties regarding port personnel and shore excursions. If the ship arrives but passengers are unable to go ashore, the captain assures them that the scheduled entertainment program will continue. He concludes by noting that the ship is well equipped to handle rough seas and promises further updates as more information becomes available regarding the attempt to enter port.
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the weather conditions are very unfavorable indeed. We've had winds um in excess of uh 60 knots this morning from the south.
we're going to revise our plans and uh in a very short while we'll be altering our course to head down towards Sherbo
we're not having a great deal of success because of their their um ability to get hold of everyone to put this in place.
She handles these conditions extremely well. Um built of course in Sand France.
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