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Reports in several British newspapers are saying that the famous QE2 has been sold to Chinese interests for $30 Million. Initial speculation was this was for scrapping, however the liners former owner Cunard, released this statement:
We have noted the messages of understandable concern with regards to the recent article in the Daily Mail with reference to QE2. We remain in close contact with Dubai and can reassure you that to the very best of our knowledge this story is pure speculation – one of a number of stories and rumours as we have seen over recent months. Our best advice would be to ignore the story.
Best regards,
Cunard Line
I guess we wont know for sometime. However, there are additional reports that as of right now Chinese workers are preparing a drydock to accept the ship.
The QE2 has been sitting in Dubai since 2008. She is/was scheduled to be converted into a floating hotel.
The most recent photo we have of her in Dubai is above.
If this rumor is true, it absolutely gives credit to Rob Lightbody controversial story in October.