| On the 5th January 2011, Southampton had six ships in for the first time in over 50 years. Balmoral arrived first followed by Black Watch. It was the first time two Fred Olsens had been sailing away from the port together. We'd had Black Prince and Black Watch twice in October 2009 but the former was awaiting her sale to be finalised. Saga Ruby was next then QE, Arcadia and QV. Visits to QE, Balmoral, Black Watch and Saga Ruby courtesy of the late journalist Steve Read where I was camera lady, then to the marina in the cold and rain for the fireworks. |