It's been a sight to stir the hearts of young and old, Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship. It arrived on the River Tyne on April 10 and stirred memories of the area's industrial past when impressive ships were a common sight on the river.
So when the liner arrived in port that Sunday morning it was no surprise crowds of people turned out along the river banks to see her cruise past. And if you want to bid it a fond farewell you better go back this afternoon.
The ship's estimated departure time from Northumbrian Quay is listed on the Port of Tyne website now as 4pm today. After returning from a winter in Barbados, the luxury ship will see out on its first voyage from Southampton on April 27.
