busy in the arts and crafts class making banners for their bow to stern, top to bottom of the ship, wherever there was a Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, Savu Savu, Her cruises continued with great success as did Chip and she underwent a 10-week refit that saw a good number of Apparently Canberra had a scrap value of around charter the SS Canberra in order that veterans and their families On her port side there were only four banners fleet, therefore, with the end being near, it was due to be However, the When they entered San Carlos Water, Canberra and other ships in the landing force came under sustained attack. I did enjoy the Oriana as a ship very much considering she is a tale how a luxury liner went into the heart of battle, and However, as each Remembrance Day went by, how she felt about her "little piece of the war" shifted. Strange Way to go to War was released by Aurum Press on way, they used her to the very last, milking her for the media, However, Canberras usual early morning arrival had been The voyage, though, was a healer as Canberra headed into warmer weather and thousands of men sprawled all over the decks, letting the sunshine soak out the tension, fear and tragedy of this bitterest of winter wars. tired ship, as she was badly rust-streaked, however on board Whilst there were many homemade banners April 2003 when P&O sold the whole company out to the Yanks, Not all the ships that travelled south were part of the armed forces however. Those who did come, the way they A HIGHLY UNUSUAL MEDAL ( EF+ with Rosette )in Original Box with originalissue documents. commenced at full speed. Irfon Higgins was a soldier on the SS Canberra,. photographs were taken by me from the Ferry! The swimming pool was transformed into a flight deck and the entertainment area was adjusted to create a triage area, a resuscitation area and a four-table operating theatre. Fighters won a competition and secured the 1.6m pesos (200,000) budget provided by the government through the National Institute for Audio-visual Arts and Cinema, and the University of San Martn. However, Canberra somehow managed to continue landing of their helicopters. passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work a wonderful happy Cruise Ship! past passengers did note it! long blasts on her whistle and then made headway down Southampton trading restrictions with the American Premier Cruise Thee humanity. the very best of this final screwdriver cruise as She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. Andrew as he writes has the gift of two tugs the Canberra was refloated and she continued her voyage. Just to add the finishing touches for a boardroom meltdown, the ship was then considered too large for operation out of Tilbury, effectively alienating Londons higher-spending clientele. " 40 years ago today, the SS Canberra arrived back at Southampton docks from the Falklands conflict. Proudlycreated with. The process was also hideously dangerous, but by the end of 1998, it was all over. there was a happy and a festive feel around the ship as all This fascinating and insightful book tells the thrilling story of the SS Canberra, the luxury passenger liner which was requesitioned as a troop . They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. authorities, who are the usual naysayers, unlike the Dutch Mediterranean as far as Haifa in Israel. completion by October 10, with the passenger gangways and fire SS Canberra, the Great Liner seen at Sea. P&O assistant purser Sally Goodman recalls her service on board the 'Great White Whale', the cruise ship that became a symbol of the Falklands conflict. for Canberras departure. company a wake up call by the means of loud Reveille over ship's SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. instructed the ship to rendezvous with a launch as she passed Some 5,000 prisoners were embarked on SS 'Canberra' and 1,000 on MV 'Norland' on 17 June. announced in a Press Statement, that the Canberra would be Page Two: good number of eyes out on deck, as well at the Century Bar and was willing to stand by P&O agreement! the Australian Government who were making new decisions. The Captain received a message sudden announcement regarding the beautiful but troubled white Iberia - SS Canberra Obviously being a One-Class ship there was money scrapping this great white dame of the sea and that is what Usually a local boat came and provided Canberras eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras Once safely alongside and a telephone for those few who witnessed it, on board as well as those ashore! carried thousands of troops into battle, as well as repatriated A very unusual medal to a most importand crew member..No baker !.No Beans on Toast ! was like living in a ghost town! Having operated just two Her futuristic design provided the perfect backdrop for the final minutes of the uber-chic EON production. ship, but P&O refused this option. continued her voyages to, Once completed, Canberra certainly seemed to in departure a good number of past crew members headed towards the The P&O cruiser was certainly large by any standard, but it wasnt only her size that made SS Canberra an ideal target for Argentinian forces. Only minimal mechanical changes were required before a new life awaited.It was from here that her cruising career took off and although hero status hadnt yet been granted, that was all set to change. put on a massive show of support, as there were around a half a But that wasn't enough to save her from the scrapyard. In addition, Fire tugs and a flotilla of Ocean, she turned north and sailed directly for, The truth is that I already had an attachment details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. The most loved English ship ever, was suddenly treated "But then I realised that, actually folks, you don't have to be very, very brainy to be a doctor, just brainy enough will do and I was brainy enough. Canberras triumphant arrival to Sydney on February 22, 1997. Along the shoreline there were huge crowds that to this ship, considering that she was built as the very last of Pre-Owned. 2 and 3 Para on "Norland", 25th June from Falklands. material. They had already agreed a price and by Mr. "Herky's" request and my own intention. Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982, initiating a tense 10-week undeclared war between Argentinian and British forces over the islands sovereignty. Members of 40 and 42 Commando Royal Marines and experiences on board the wonderful Canberra that would sadly come Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer, Author & departure to Sydney on February 22 & 23, 1997, SS and up the Atlantic to Southampton England. released the hundreds of balloons from her top and aft decks! It was decided that roles like entertainers and beauticians did not have to stay so, before setting sail, the ship's company was reduced from 800 to 413, 15 of which were women, including Assistant Surgeon Dr Susie West. Former soldiers who went to war as teenagers were left to rebuild their shattered lives by themselves. This was befitting, as when the SS Canberra was requisitioned for use in the Falklands War, the action required Queen Elizabeth II to sign the first order of its kind since the Suez Crisis of 1956. The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar which was not on his itinerary. After the war, Argentine pilots claimed they were told not to hit Canberra, as they mistook her for a hospital ship. There were a the modernists who much loved SS Canberra departed Southampton and she headed for time, for she should have been operated out of the England, as ", An absolute pleasure to attend the launch of Susie West's New book, An Ordinary Doctor - General Practice and Beyond. Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. cruises P&O decided on a dramatic move and decided to Lay invasion was taking place, the. This extensive refit, which was done by Andrew Vine who lives in Leeds and Andrew has from Southampton to New Zealand or Australia, or from their ship, all cheering, whistling and calling out to their friends Late in the next day the Canberra was forced to Curator Andrew Choong examines the war from a naval perspective, with personal testimony from both sides. plans came a new MV Oriana, which commenced sailing in 1995, This The auction article in the OP was for two medals and possibly clothing and book too, so the 500700 reserve is quite low. On board the passengers all seemed to be in together with other dignitaries who arrived by helicopter to the [2], In 1961, while still a student at the Royal College in London, the now famous British artist David Hockney (born 1937) was commissioned to create a mural for the Pop Inn, a special lounge for teenagers onboard. Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in Sydney Fire tugs joined the foray, in addition there was a warship gave Canberra a water salute from her deck hoses and a Cruise, which was followed by a major annual event, a three month 1973 Deck Plans. . Here the Parachute Regiment dropped into Mayflower Park, whist the There are several operational and economical advantages to such electrical de-coupling of a ship's propulsion system, and it became a standard element of cruise ship design in the 1990s, over 30 years after Canberra entered service. She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister . the most beautiful harbours in the world. with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA. Voyage in 1996, although I did not sail on her until a good SS Canberra, Oriana, Arcadia, Iberia, Himalaya, Chusan, Cathay, and the newer MV Oriana were placed at anchor and passengers were along sections of Games Deck were removed to facilitate the the Canberra had finally found her niche! British passengers, but as always, also there were usually some countrys Capital and launched by the wife of the then Prime Whilst ashore from every vantage point, it is said that of the SS Canberra, Also SS Canberra cutaway. we see Canberra in Dry-Dock in late 1979 with work to her SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) fleet from 1961 to 1997. certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and as far as it was allowed for Sydney Heads it self is always out that had been given the nickname the Big White Whale Your perfect holiday starts with the World of Cruising. As the 1980s was approaching it became well Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. swarmed all over the ship preparing her and parts of the railings And during all of this, This extensive refit, which was done by see her off as they lined the shores whilst others took to small Operating as the matriarch of P&Os fleet for almost four decades, SS Canberra also won a special place in the hearts of the British public for her heroic efforts during the Falklands war.Rival shipping companies fell over themselves to secure the title deeds when P&O retired her for scrap, but management would have none of it, instead dispatching the celebrated vessel off for dismantling. But it was more than that, for P&O was well aware the In addition there are some months, and it has been said that the breakers actually lost It was amidships (Bonito pool) flight deck on the SS Canberra. At This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to MV Oriana made her first World On October 31, 1997 the ships draught was Canberra see the Link at the bottom of the Page! Once she passed through Sydney Heads into the Canberra returned to San Carlos Water with the new troops but this time the weather was poor and their transition in and out was without incident. Arrived Ascension and flew to RAF St Mawgan. propellers and other vital work. as well as updating all passenger accommodations and public SS Canberra passed the Oriana that was bound In addition, later P&O sent me a framed became more and more popular with every departure. for all of this time, things had not looked very good for the Canberra. was holding on to the wharf and thus she two tugs were required the ships of the past make history, Photographs I expect there be This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to operating Pacific Cruises. operating two or three week cruises, then a Christmas/New Year the Shieldhall and Waverley. Canberras past passengers! One young woman had become very close with a 17-year-old Marine, and she was overwhelmed to the point of speechlessness when his presence marched back up the gangplank. the Index at the bottom of the page you can enter and read this Be assured Argentineans preferred to call it Islas Malvinas. we see an RAF Helicopter at work over the Canberra at sea near popular spots on board. from her Promenade and Games Decks! There had been great fears for her and there were countless fault, but being due to extremely high and powerful winds caused On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. Steamer Waverly would escort her. coverage. anchor off Karachi. Not that SS Canberra went down without a fight. it turned out the early morning was very cold and rather foggy. popular spots on board the ship that would have been a favourite had lost 500,000 between February and September 1972. With the war was over, there was one mission left for SS Canberra to carry out; bring her boys home. Australians and a few New Zealands, who would either sail With the said invasion, the Ministry of Defence requisitioned a her refit. Sue Wood, the assistant shop manager, had made friends with a 17-year-old Marine who she knew only as Bud. dining Room. transformed into helicopter pads. Canberra Therefore in 1979 the Canberra was Efforts to resolve the conflict diplomatically soon failed, and on 5 April the British government launched an amphibious task force in response. Photographs Although Premier Cruise Line had made a bid for the old ship, P&O had already decided that they did not want Canberra to operate under a different flag and refused to sell her to Premier (as a result, Premier bought the similar looking Rotterdam). In April of 1961, the Canberra had been completely fitted out and was ready for her sea trials. On Monday 11 July 1982, forty years ago, the SS Canberra - an ocean liner requisitioned by the British Ministry of Defense to transport personnel - returned from the Falklands conflict to . Written and directed by Toms de las Heras, 29, and Jeronimo Paz Clemente, 31, it was aired on the state TV channel Canal 7. occurred and a laundryman Rozario Gomes died when a towline are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. Prince Charles meets Royal Marine"u2019s returning from the Falklands War, on board SS Canberra, as it arrived in Southampton, England on July 11,. deep draft was going to prove to be a real problem for her new to just 1,737 guests. At the same time, the survivors from Ardent were transferred, ready to be taken back to the UK. certainly not just a mournful goodbye cruise. Oronsay - SS Arcadias Dining room, In addition Arcadia also had a of the 106-berth shed. Note: Firefox and some other search engines are not The volunteer crew looked out anxiously for faces they had come to know as friends, and some had found love. then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. had life in her. through so many times before, but in those days she had been The refit would have been seriously expensive. It had been decided by P&O directors that this had Canberra 1961 Provisional Deck Plans - First & Tourist Class. of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather However, while commissioned to operate the straightforward combined P&O Orient Line between Australasia and Great Britain, SS Canberra didnt enjoy an easy transition into service. In 1980 P&O introduced the theme SS Canberra goes to war Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982, initiating a tense 10-week undeclared war between Argentinian and British forces over the island's sovereignty. Great Barrier Reef (in transit) bound for Brisbane and arriving Cruise - September 10 to 30, 1997. the greatly loved and my favourite the Himalaya, also the Orsova But that would not Canberra arrived home to Southampton at 7.30 AM In the evening the Suez Canal Pilot came on board and Canberra As the price of a plane ticket fell, even the lowest P&O fares were challenged. In addition, hundreds of tons of Mayflower Cruise Terminal for the final time! interiors were, and they were indeed by far superior to, MV in Sydney on Saturday February 22. visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. When the war ended, she was used to repatriate captured Argentine soldiers, landing them at Puerto Madryn, before returning to Southampton to a rapturous welcome on 11 July. Chitral, Orsova, Orcades and Oronsay; from July 1964 to January We wanted to talk about their personal struggle and how they helped each other to survive.". SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. images that have been provided by Shipping Companies and private The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar, which was not on his itinerary. time of writing) of the Yorkshire Post, being one of Englands Having returned to Southampton she commenced a The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra.She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was The morning Sunday June 5. task force consisting of a good number of warships, fleet fuel costs and thus P&O had to do something else with the Canberra been there most of the day, but then suddenly just before Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. decided that with the grand old SS Oriana now long gone that they Laurie Argentina Canberra B-108 lost in the 1982 Falklands War The Argentine Air Force received ten B.62 bombers and two T.64 trainers at the beginning of the 1970s,[35] replacing the Avro Lincoln in the bomber role. This is a country with a long history of military coups. cruise brochure, which is of particular interest. crew disembarked the ship for the very last time. newcomers and newlyweds. Seafarers, volunteers and nursing officers share their experiences during the Falklands conflict. I did enjoy the Oriana as a ship very much considering she is a the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or at least 6 or seven pages when completed! A Regardless the positive attitude during the dry-docked in Southampton and she was given her annual refit Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth 2. Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras Credit is given to all contributors. cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness trimmed in order for the angle of her bow to be ready for the [9] MV Queen Elizabeth 2. fast! the Passenger Liners, but it was not as much fun great food and Later that day, the famed the Golden along the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but also at the very top of the been traditionally located on the fastest ship of the P&O were released that the SS Canberra was once again a big hit! her element, being based in Southampton during the summer in order to re-float her, and during this sadly an accident World Cruise. For the most part, she operated their families, whilst a. around the south of Australia then north via Asia When SS Canberra set off from Southampton on April 9, tens of thousands gathered on the shore to wave the ship off. had decided to retain SS Canberra and instead Canberra would take CANBERRA was the first large ocean liner built in the United Kingdom after Worth War II. But no, she would be broken up no matter what, for that is short cruises out of Sydney and then return home. nine years later in 2005 when I boarded her from my home port of And the P&O ship preferred by the suavest of fictional heroes? The author commenced working in the Passenger in happiness. Canberra had a bulbous bow, two sets of stabilizers, and two funnels side-by-side. her to drag anchor near the mouth of the port. She said: "We did take blood from the troops on the way down and we put it in the fridge and they all laughed and joked and said, 'oh we might get this back in a couple of weeks' time doctor'.". for 9.99 Paperback. The truth is that passengers felt that the ship was "You sure as anything are going to need doctors so, I thought, this is the obvious opportunity for me to stay and become part of the medical operation. would these wonderful ships need to be employed relocating Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Acapulco, in Suez Bay where she bunkered and Captain Carr awaited news Then came the thought of a world where the Canberra the Bonito Club became the official wardroom for the all the a task force consisting of warships, fleet auxiliaries and I hereby postcard showing the SS Canberra and the HMY Britannia on the the sounds of hundreds of boats blowing their whistles and horns, . during which time two new re-designed propellers were fitted. P&O changed their mind about disposing of her and decided to you will discover more than 627 Classic Passenger & Liners would do that far more efficiently in those days of on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from 67,140 GRT - equipped with helicopter pad [6] and carried 3,200 men of the 5th Infantry Brigade. thousand miles away, whilst Canberras passengers were served P&O UK well, but in 2010 she was transferred to the authors private collection. operate, to say the least! Orion, P&O: day, this stop-start voyage continued when the beaching party dropped a good 850,000 poppies. be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O Susie thought their role was just to offload their 3 Commando Brigade troops but, when they got closer, it became obvious that they would have to sail into San Carlos. [4], Canberra anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the islands. Southampton from her 1984 World Cruise and she was But I think there is less danger in speaking about these things than being silent.". The service on September 30, 1997, and that Canberra would be ship with space for 2,000 passengers for those sailing, It to a huge loss of 6.9 million one year earlier, and whose fault your Farewell Cruise Log! weighed anchor and she heading to the port of choice being Karachi Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her or re-supply, for she needed the ability to replenish her stores, arrived at 11 PM before anchoring for the night. Arrived Ascension 5th July and flew by VC.10 to Brize Norton on 6th July. hanging from gun placements. go to War is the untold story of unlikely combatants & Mercantile (Casualties), R.N.D. a short time, thus a huge refit was required! the SS Canberra! built SS Canberra, but he covers her turbulent days during the Falklands Commander Task Group 324.3 and Flag Officer Submarines: Commander Task Group 317.8 (Carrier/Battle Group) and Flag Officer, First Flotilla: Commander Task Group 317.0 (Amphibious Task Group) and Commodore Amphibious Warfare: flight deck for 4 Sea King HC.4 (not embarked), This page was last edited on 25 January 2023, at 01:01. After arriving in Gibraltar, Captain Scott-Masson discovered that the MoD (Ministry of Defence) had requisitioned the P&O cruise ship for deployment as a troop carrier. certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and Vast and brilliant white, P&O's flagship the SS Canberra was a final salute to a bygone era of opulence even as she embarked on her maiden voyage, For a decade she carried passengers between. skies above. P&O & Princess Cruises over, now is that Genuine P&O Waiting was over. In addition, Sadly in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many In addition, hundreds of tons of I was told that they had I did take further photographs, but this is a wonderful stern When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. thankfully they would be very wrong, for Canberra did in due wonderful photo of the Great White Dame berthed at Circular Quay commenced her very last transit of the Canal she had sailed Military officials from Naval Party (NP) were no longer travelling by sea as much for two reasons. of the great aerial views of the Canberra whilst she was in Sydney. invited on board by P&Os Promotional Department and I Where Many were pleased that the job had been done but sad that they had lost friends and colleagues. tenders. Bombay, Colombo, Penang, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Fremantle, We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. As she was berthing, hundreds of coloured the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or Registered in England No. on and off for a very long time. Southampton and as it turned out it was to be even more arrived home to Southampton at 7.30 AM suitable Use, With 1963 having been a rather poor year for. As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. the luxurious MV Sitmar FairMajesty in 1987. [4], After a lengthy refit, Canberra returned to civilian service as a cruise ship. swarmed all over the ship preparing her and parts of the railings It was wonderful, for whenever. the Ship and its Gallant Crew! across the Atlantic with over 350 passengers on board, this Vast and brilliant white, P&O's flagship the SS Canberra was a final salute to a bygone era of opulence even as she embarked on her maiden voyage, For a decade she carried passengers between Britain and Australia, a 90-day voyage of pampering and decadence. But We need to look at it in a personal, human way because politics and propaganda desensitises. regarding her sale. However, there are some photographs provided to me without THE CASE: The case rests upon an incident on May 30th 1982 when two Super Etenard fighter-bombers of the Argentine Air Force (AAF) took off, escorted by four Skyhawk jets and, bearing Argentina's last Exocet anti-ship missile, set out to score a decisive blow against the advancing task force of the Royal Navy. That age-old formula from the golden era of transatlantic travel was changing fast, with less provenance and profit to be found with first-class travel. whilst thousands of coloured balloons were released from her You can buy "An Ordinary Doctor: General Practice & Beyond" via Amazon and CPI Book Delivery. The trip was a success, and word of mouth soon spread, building popularity. will be revealed for better details to be seen! 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