A starboard stern view of the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 (1969) at quayside in Southampton. The photographer is standing at Berth 38 and 39 next to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Terminal aft of the vessel on the quayside looking forward. The ships name and port of registry "Queen Elizabeth 2 Southampton" are painted on the stern of the ship. 3 cars are parked on the quayside aft of Queen Elizabeth 2 in the foreground. 3 dockyard cranes are stationed alongside Queen Elzabeth 2's starbaord side. Numerous dockyard cranes and the dockyard are in the background. This is Slide 23 of a series of slides detailing Captain H. Bird's service as summer relief Chief Officer on board various ferries operated by Red Funnel (also known as Southampton, Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Limited) from 27th July 1973 until late August 1973. This series consists of 25 slides.