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Topic: QM2`s whistle in Geiranger

NorwayViking
First Class Passenger
Member # 4733

posted 07-18-2004 05:11 AM

The QM2`s whistle (the original whistle from the old Queen Mary) really sound great between the mountains:

http://home.online.no/~ar-habo/artimages/whistle.mpg

(2,56MB)

[ 07-18-2004: Message edited by: NorwayViking ]

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 07-18-2004 06:40 AM

Brilliant Arne, with the echoes in the background! thanks. Wonder what Enra's would sound like [or perhaps that should be Enya even]

Pam

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Cambodge
First Class Passenger
Member # 906

posted 07-18-2004 07:15 AM

SUPERB!

Years ago the term "presence" was applied to audio recordings.

This is spine-tingling PRESENCE!!

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 07-18-2004 07:43 AM

WOW now i cane what till wendsday whene she sounded here whistle specially fore to say HALLO BEN here i am

Great overwelming sound she make and those echo it make me shiver. And the steam that coming out off the whistle.

I looked at the Cunard site she is also coming in 2005 to Rotterdam.

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Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 07-18-2004 08:08 AM

Great Arne, what a rumble especially how it echo’s in the bay! Impressive!

Onno

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Grahame
First Class Passenger
Member # 2325

posted 07-18-2004 09:07 AM

Fantastic to hear that incredible overwhelming sound...it really sends shivers down your spine...Thank you Arnie.It is a amazing moment you have caught.

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NorwayViking
First Class Passenger
Member # 4733

posted 07-18-2004 09:27 AM

This is another recording from the same day...the "Marco Polo" arrives Geiranger and blows her whistle, and the QM2 replies....

http://home.online.no/~ar-habo/artimages/qm3.mpg

(2.7MB)

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 07-18-2004 10:21 AM

How can the best get better? but that is wonderful to watch and listen to... what a collection you have Arne

Must have thoroughly enjoyed the day out.
Pam

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Cambodge
First Class Passenger
Member # 906

posted 07-18-2004 04:10 PM

Andd, of course, QM2's whistle sounds different when one is behind the ship, as in the second recording.

And MP's whistle is no slouch, either.

Another GREAT offering..Thanks.

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Cambodge
First Class Passenger
Member # 906

posted 07-18-2004 08:57 PM

I know that this question has been asked, and probably answered before, so forgive the potential repetition. But I am confused here.

I note with pleasure the traditional plume of steam from the whistle, visible in these really great photos.

1. Is the steam for effect only? If so, from whence does it come? It is a great effect and completely convincing. Look carefully at the video and you will see what I mean.

OR,

2. Or does the steam actually actuate (activate?) the original Queen Mary whistle? Which is even better! Also, from whence does it come?

Which?

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 07-18-2004 09:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cambodge:
I know that this question has been asked...before..
1. Is the steam for effect only? If so, from whence does it come? It is a great effect and completely convincing. Look carefully at the video and you will see what I mean.
OR,
2. Or does the steam actually actuate (activate?) the original Queen Mary whistle? Which is even better! Also, from whence does it come?
Which?

It is actual steam, but not enough to power the whistle. The actual whistle is powered by compressed air and the steam comes from a lower pressure source to provide the visual effect. This information from a source who was involved in the construction of QM2.

Here's a link to a previous discussion on the subject.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 07-18-2004 09:25 PM

Simply fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing. Now I have something to listen to when I get homesick for QM2. When standing on deck and hearing that whistle in person, it really sends shivers down the spine. I love it!

Ernie

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Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 07-19-2004 03:40 AM

Ah, the majestic silent solitude of the unspoilt Norwegian fjords ...

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 07-19-2004 03:37 PM

For those of you wondering about the difference in sound between the original Queen Mary whistle and the copy whistle on either side of QM2's funnel, here's a clip that Pam recorded while both whistles were being tested. Click here (it's big, 4.0 mgb).

Can you tell which one is the original?

Thanks Pam.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 07-19-2004 03:52 PM

Oh wonderfull those whistles the Marco Polo whistle is just as impressif as that frome QM2.

It showes that there is friendship among those who sail in ships. And that showes between MP and QM2.

It give me the shivers.

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 07-19-2004 05:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by joe at travelpage:

Can you tell which one is the original?

The lower-pitched one on the starboard side is the original.

Brian

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Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 07-24-2004 05:37 AM

I was aboard QM2 for this amazing expierence and the horn echoed in the fjords - it was such an amazing expierence. We were also exchanging song with Marco Polo who joined us for the day.

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6263866
First Class Passenger
Member # 5115

posted 10-14-2004 06:58 PM

Amazing.....so does this mean that there are two buttons, one for each horn, do they usually blow both at the same time?

Also what does the "horn blowing" mean between the QM2 and MP?

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 10-14-2004 10:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 6263866:
Amazing.....so does this mean that there are two buttons, one for each horn, do they usually blow both at the same time?
Also what does the "horn blowing" mean between the QM2 and MP?

Actually there are four whistles on QM2; two on the funnel (as shown in the photo), one on the mast, and one on the bow. So they would need 4 "buttons" to operate them independently.

Brian

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