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Queen Mary on tow : 9th November 2009 : Photos by kind courtesy of Richard Lane of Capital Marine Services, agents for the tow operation, who was aboard Queen Mary.

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Queen Mary edged under Waterloo Bridge

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Once under Waterloo Bridge, Queen Mary was turned to face downstream

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Looking back at Blackfriars

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Onwards downstream to Southwark bridge

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Tower Bridge partially lifted to ensure safe passage

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Looking back on Tower Bridge, available once agin for road traffic

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Heading towards the Isle of Dogs with the enormous Canary Wharf development ahead

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More maritime history - this time it is historic Greenwich, also home of the National Maritime Museum

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Through the Thames Barrier with the towers of the docklands development now distant.

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As the sun sets, Queen mary is now well clear of the city

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At around 18:00 hrs, Queen Mary enters Tilbury Dock

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