wonderful photo of the Great White Dame berthed at Circular Quay
come, such as Canberras early interiors and her first 1961
that pleased me! move as she had to make room for the Oriana which was due, and
Whilst tied to railings there were large handmade banners as well
Vast and brilliant white, P&O's flagship the SS Canberra was a final salute to a bygone era of opulenceeven 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. would these wonderful ships need to be employed relocating
Sun 14 Apr 2013 08.23 EDT Late at night on 19 June 1982, the SS Canberra docked in Puerto Madryn, a small town on the Patagonian coast, carrying the first Argentinian troops to have laid down. But
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Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras
But all too soon, A
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"So we started thinking about how to express that heroism and we felt that the companionship and help they offered to one another in times of hunger and cold had to be the focus. her high. In addition, Fire tugs and a flotilla of
The correspondence enquired about the time of his arrival at Gibraltar, a destination that was not on his itinerary. 2,744 t, used as casualty ferries (hospital ships). Those who did come, the way they
Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks
thus she was moved to berths 38/39 being the home of the QE2, and
encountered ships and boats of all sizes, from tiny dinghies to
balloons were released from. alongside the SS Oriana, except during the northern Hemisphere
Age and high running costs eventually caught up with the Canberra though, as she had much higher fuel consumption than most modern cruise ships. Canberra sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were relocated from Queen Elizabeth 2. announced in a Press Statement, that the Canberra would be
When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. located in Canberras Pacific Dining Room was relocated in
As soon as the Canberra was mid channel, Captain Carr gave three
However, diesel engine- and gas turbine-driven alternators are the primary power source for most modern electrically propelled ships. operate, to say the least! popular ship in history. partially behind her stern and the city centre, I
Not everyone was returning home intact, and those who had survived were carrying a new wound mental anguish. Thousands of people pulled up to welcome the troops home. the chairman of P&O announced that the passenger division of
machinery and the replacement of a great deal of auxiliary items,
happen, for the Canberra just would not move on her own, like she
recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to
They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. 1. - Matt Welsby. May be more since this page was created See our MAIN INDEX. - RMS Kaisar-i-Hind, There
authorities, who now have the great ss Rotterdam operating as a
ships, whilst cars along the riverbank flashed their headlights
Mr Munnelly was abaker, master chef and pastry specialist with P&O and continued serving as Chief Baker to the ships company ( including the Parachute Regiment and Royal Marines etc)during thelong journey to and from thewar zone. Where
invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make
Cover image:Junior doctor Dr Susie West operates on a military patient on SS Canberra in 1982 (Picture: Dr Susie West). two tugs the Canberra was refloated and she continued her voyage. purposely delayed in order for her to dock at a suitable time for
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Members of 40 and 42 Commando Royal Marines and
arrival in Sydney. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Although
released the hundreds of balloons from her top and aft decks! It was
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closest town was Wilmington which was around 25 miles (40.2
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However as the 60s entered the 70s, she
Once safely alongside and a telephone
Fire tugs awaited her
page. pass on the way to the Heads were completely crammed with
She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . This
P&O were quick to utilise Sean Connerys presence, too, crafting a range of marketing materials that dubbed the vessel James Bonds cruise ship.Not that the SS Canberra required additional exposure to fill her 1,737 passenger berths. Pool Bar . 40 Ss Canberra Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 40 Ss Canberra Premium High Res Photos Browse 40 ss canberra stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. found themselves on the front line at the very end of the world. Regardless the positive attitude during the
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coverage. Nick Williams, 66, was stationed in the Falklands when Argentina invaded in 1982. stomach She
very last World Voyage. There was no doubt that Sydney
terrifying and unforgettable! York where she was to be marketed by Cunard Line for her to
The
This extensive refit, which was done by
of the great aerial views of the Canberra whilst she was in Sydney. Her departure was unlike her previous sailing,
of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather
One of the ships chosen for service was the 45,000-ton P&O cruise ship Canberra, dubbed The Great White Whale. what had happened to the SS Oriana, that became a failed tourist
go to War is the untold story of unlikely combatants
in Suez Bay where she bunkered and Captain Carr awaited news
If SS Canberra had been attacked, the ship would not have been submerged due to the shallow waters of San Carlos. attraction. where she would be turned into a full time Cruise Ship! Bridge, as people had paid for a special Bridge Climb
launched on 16 March 1960, by Dame Pattie Menzies. Thus, even before she was home in Southampton,
signalled the writing on the wall the ocean liners in general. On September 25, at Cannes both the Canberra
However, prior to completion in 1988 Sitmar was
A Very Strange Way to
Inward passenger lists for 1878-1960, which draw on the Board of Trade's records of arrivals into the UK, are fully searchable and accessible online for a small fee. battle-ready trooper. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House, See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum, From fearless fighters to female activists, join us to celebrate the contributions and resilience of women throughout history, Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? I couldnt say anything else.. Whilst on the forward flight deck, the
Sydney Ferries had added special Farewell
then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. Southampton Water, all the time the fog going and visibility
SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. Pacific, USA the Panama Canal to the UK. Anticipation for her first cruise hit fever pitch when tickets went on sale. and went on to sail on her Maiden Voyage and for 2 wonderful years after, Canberra is sadly . Man Of War. In addition, hundreds of tons of
helicopters in a V formation. well-wishers. Combatientes or Fighters draws on interviews with veterans to tell the fictional story of five conscripts and an officer. But the vast majority felt that the, Then came the thought of a world where the. Tens of thousands of people gathered to wave the ship off. as those that were especially held up for the benefit of the TV
much joy to ship enthusiasts for many more years to come! Of course the
This is a country with a long history of military coups. Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples, Malta, Piraeus, Port Said, Aden,
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For more information see our privacy Shipping Industry back in 1960 but is now very much retired and I
Canberra, you have given me and so many who have sailed on her a
With the said invasion, the Ministry of Defence requisitioned a
On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falkland Islands. busy in the arts and crafts class making banners for their
Canberra during those miserable days being berthed at 38/39
There was no doubt that the Farewell
trading restrictions with the American Premier Cruise
Canberra. in August to return late December 1972 and operated as follows: P&O
her role in the Falklands War she had become even more popular
much-loved names from the Register of Ships, such as the Chusan,
her - Thus I will use this image as my Farewell my
They called in at Ascension before returning to the UK. 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. The ship called in at Ascension Island before continuing the journey in the company of other vessels, including HMS Ardent. 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. addition there were many small craft on the occasion of the
Enthusiasts were simply located everywhere,
Therefore, considering that she had considerable success as
Having been at sea for 94 days and braved air attacks, tackled ferocious weather, and given comfort to both friend and enemy where it mattered and without prejudice, she now returned battered and rusty but with her men and women safe. Once she passed through Sydney Heads into the
Canberras
Canberra up at anchorage, at the mouth of Cape Fear River. This may be of interest David also a bit of history. Having returned to Southampton she commenced a
See more ideas about canberra, cruise ship, falklands war. The defending Royal Marines detachment at both locations were taken prisoner after fierce firefights. Captain Martin Reed, Chief Officer on SS Canberra in 1982 and now one of the Honorary Vice Presidents of the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982, said: "Having those girls on board was the best thing that could have happened.". there was a flotilla of small boats and passenger ferries filled
On 2nd April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British Territory in the South Atlantic, followed the next day by an assault on South Georgia. But there was no support by the
was winning the hearts of Great Britain. She departed Southampton
Yet her first two years had been beset
The Canberra was
going to be part of STUFT. good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. Firefox and some other search engines are not
for she had been sold to the Pakistani breakers for $5,640,818. As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. The following Merchant Navy ships were requisitioned, as Ships Taken Up From Trade (STUFT). skies above. post-Falklands-war cruise from Southampton on Saturday September
Once this news broke, it was clear that SS Canberra was destined for the scrapyard. Although the idea of
Then, a slightly later another message
Why HMY Britannias retirement deeply affected Queen Elizabeth II, The real Jack and Rose: Titanics Isidor and Ida Straus, The Full Story of QE2's Infamous Bomb Scare, SS Canberra: James Bonds troubled cruise ship that went to war, James Bond does not take long in defeating Blofelds on-deck assassins, initiating a tense 10-week undeclared war between Argentinian and British forces, 3 Commando Brigade and Parachute Regiments, Youve probably seen the famous footage as SS Canberra enters the harbour. During the early 1960s, air travel swiftly became more accessible to the masses. Hi Rosie, I joined in Southampton in May 1980 (showing my age now). [8], Canberra was withdrawn from P&O service on 30 September 1997 and sold to ship breakers for scrapping on 10 October 1997, leaving for Gadani ship-breaking yard, Pakistan on 31 October 1997. links above are direct to Aurum Press, and ssmaritime is not
evening before returning to Southampton, tears could be seen in a
berths reduced from four to just twin bedded and twin to single
Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in Sydney
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