Most stable on Atlantic - QE2 or QM2?

[QE2 fan]

Is QM2 considered to be more, less or equally stable as QE2 in rough seas? Does she 'sway' more because of her height? Anyone got an opinion on this?

 

Also is Queen Victoria being built as a liner with thicker steel in her hull making her capable of crossing the Atlantic etc in rough weather, or is she merely going to be 'cruise ship'?

[QE2 fan]

sorry about the double post !!

[guernseyguy]

Is QM2 considered to be more, less or equally stable as QE2 in rough seas? Does she 'sway' more because of her height? Anyone got an opinion on this? Also is Queen Victoria being built as a liner with thicker steel in her hull making her capable of crossing the Atlantic etc in rough weather, or is she merely going to be 'cruise ship'?

 

I have only sailed on the QM2 on smooth seas - but those who have sailed on her in rougher waters reckon she is pretty stable - in identical conditions, I would guess, being much larger, the QM2 will be more stable than the QE2 - but both will be among the best on the oceans.

 

The Queen Vic's spec sheet says she's designed for Transatlantics - but she's a very different ship from either the QE2 or QM2 which are designed as express liners/cruise ships. The tandem QE2/QV crossing at the beginning of 08 is taking SEVEN nights - the QE2 is capable (and for many years) did it in five. The QV is a cruise ship, capable of making rather s l o w line voyages.

 

Peter

[pepperrn]

sorry about the double post !!

 

Now I'm seeing double!

 

(see my other answer)

[RAL72]

And QE2 is capable of doing it in less than 4 days

 

"In 1970 she set a record in crossing the Atlantic in 3 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes, an average speed of 30.36 knots"

 

beat that QV or QM2!