Leavuing Red Hook New York

[branston boy]

Hello,Can someone tell me please.When Queen Mary2 leaves Red Hook Terminal does it pass the Statue of Liberty.I know I can, and frequently do,saddo that I am,watch ships from Manhatton pass by on the live Statue of Liberty cam.Sorry I realise I have spelt leaving wrong on the title,but I don't know how to change it.

Rodger.

Edited October 29, 2015 by branston boy

[Host Hattie]

Yes, she does.

[BigMac1953]

If you want to see the statue, a wee bit closer, take the free Staten Island ferry. Unless you specifically go to Ellis or Liberty Islands, that's as close as you can get.

[Mudhen]

Does anyone know what time she pulls out today Oct.29......? Would like to watch via the harbor cam.....

[branston boy]

Hello Mudhen,I like your question because I can answer it.17:00.I will also be watching.

Rodger.

[BoisDore]

Reverse question:

 

Does she pass Lady Liberty when inbound to Red Hook?

[Yoshikitty]

Yes, she does also inbound to Red Hook

[Capt_BJ]

Yes, she does also inbound to Red Hook

 

Technically no .... depends on your meaning of "pass" ....

 

The Red Hook pier is actually south of SOL and the ship exits harbor to the south so you don't PASS technically

 

 

you do get reasonably close tho ... I took this on our way in back in June .. it was the nearest we got.

 

 

a semantic technicality ...

 

if you watch and listen to the NY HArbor Web Cam, any minute now you'll hear the pilot call "traffic" and announce their departure

 

The camera is fixed on QM2 right now

 

http://nyharborwebcam.com/

 

here's their track fro arrival this morning ... the loop is when they turned around to back to the pier ...

 

Edited October 29, 2015 by Capt_BJ

[BoisDore]

here's their track fro arrival this morning ... the loop is when they turned around to back to the pier ...

 

Ahh... Thanks for that. Didn't realize she backed in - thought she might pass the battery and slip into buttermilk channel from the north.

[Capt_BJ]

If the 1700 departure time was right, something is up cuz they ain't moving yet and I've not heard a call to "traffic"

[Mudhen]

Could it be the mess at Newark airport is affecting the departure?

[Capt_BJ]

Was about to click off and JUST heard the call that QM2 is "singling up" meaning they are beginning to take in the lines .....

 

1800 departure vs 1700 ...... or did DST confuse someone?

Edited October 29, 2015 by Capt_BJ

[ib_gman]

If the 1700 departure time was right, something is up cuz they ain't moving yet and I've not heard a call to "traffic"

 

Just pulling out.

[Capt_BJ]

I hung around to try and get a pic of QM and SOL but they messed with the cam . . .

[olegna]

To provide a rough idea of how close to the statue, our signature photo was taken while docked at Red Hook.

 

Lady Liberty is 1.6 miles or 2.6k away.

You do get just a bit closer as we arrive or depart.

 

Be aware, that the clocks change on Sunday and next time the QM2 arrives the lighting will be dark on both ends.

[branston boy]

Hello,A little late sorry,but than you all very much for your replies.One day I will see for myself.I have noticed when watching the web cams that Queen Mary is frequently late leaving.

I know three people on the current voyage and was determined to see her leave.Alas the call of my bed won.

 

Rodger.