Back at the start of the summer, the May weekend to be precise, we were treated to a unique event. Both the Celebrity Eclipse and the Independence of the Seas were in port, at the same time! Never before have two giant ocean going liners been in Cork Harbour together. One was leaving port while the other was docking.
Speculation was rife leading upto the day. Where would they pass? Would it be at the mouth of the Harbour? Would it be in the main channel opposite the Oil Refinery? What a surprise to the thousands of onlookers when the Independence of the Seas arrived, sailed up the channel, and the Celebrity Eclipse was still tied up at the Deep Water Quay. What's going on? Was the Independence too early? Was the Eclipse late?
What a surprise to everyone when the Independence passed the Eclipse, swivelled in mid channel, and as she did the Eclipse gently slipped he moorings, slipped out allowing the Independence to gently glide into her space. What a manoeuvre? What a sight? Wow!!!
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