Six cruise ships, including some of the world’s most famous liners were photographed on behalf of Associated British Ports by Sealand when they were all in port in Southampton at the the same time on January 5th.

Cunard’s newest ship Queen Elizabeth and its sister Queen Victoria were there along with P&O Cruises’ Arcadia.

Up to 20,000 passengers arrived in or departed from the city’s four cruise terminals during the course of the day.

The other three ships in port were Fred Olsen’s Balmoral and Black Watch, and Saga Cruises’ Saga Ruby.

Sealand transmitted images electronically direct to the marketing department at Southampton minutes after landing at Goodwood. Time was of the essence as the images were required by National and International News Agencies.

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