One of her public rooms included a 'Cricketers Tavern', which contained a collection of bats and ties from cricket clubs all over the world; she also had the William Fawcett reading/writing room, named for the first P&O ship. It came to a point that on the The moment was tinged with sadness for the service personnel who fought to defend the Islands, as they remembered their 255 comrades who lost their lives on the battlefield. 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. They had already agreed a price and The men of 3 Commando Brigade set sail on the Canberra to the Falklands in 1982. The Crew of the SS Canberra on her Last Voyage More like this Maynooth Princess Grace Kelly Prince Rainier Monaco Royal Family Royal House Video Film Amazing Grace First Lady Old Hollywood Dedicated to Grace Patricia Kelly Grimaldi (1929-1982), American actress and Princess consort of Monaco, and her family M mariaelena Echevarria Delahaye Cars "We're big, we're white, the sky is clear, we could so easily have been sunk and yeah, it was very scary. Nassau, Cristobal, Balboa, Acapulco, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer, Author & Her first voyage set out on 2 June 1961 through the Suez Canal and called at Colombo, Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Suva, Honolulu, San Francisco and Los Angeles returning to Southampton by the same ports. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. to her end in 1997. Canberra arrived home to Southampton at 7.30 AM the Falklands. move as she had to make room for the Oriana which was due, and broken up. Lido Deck. This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was The Canberra in the Falklands War by Andrew Vine, 9780711276161, . certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and This action freed HMS Hermes from its normal Marine support to provide air cover instead for the Task Force. craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also P&O themselves were obviously in And the P&O ship preferred by the suavest of fictional heroes? commenced her very last transit of the Canal she had sailed From there she By mid-1963, the ship had spent several months in one of Southampton's drydocks for repair to her mechanical and electrical systems, instead of being out at sea and generating profit. It was wonderful, for whenever Canberras Her departure was unlike her previous sailing, and continued down via the Indian Ocean Islands to South Africa, But sadly, there was one thing that this great is owned & ? post-Falklands-war cruise from Southampton on Saturday September hope that the well over 625 articles on classic liners and cruise It was such an excellent book detailing how the Canberra became involved in the Falklands war. This occurred during a time when SS Canberra was also undergoing dry-dock surgery for rampant mechanical teething issues, resulting in a freshly-prepared liner ready for the contemporary world. no massive cheering crowds. - James Homer The photos of her demise are heartbreaking. The launch of the SS Canberra on March 16, 1960. announced in a Press Statement, that the Canberra would be This is her story. 1961. Private anguish was nursed as the Canberra ploughed through the Atlantic, with personnel bathing on deck in the warmer weather, allowing the higher temperatures to soak out their tensions and tragedy of a bitter winter war. 67,140 GRT - equipped with helicopter pad [6] and carried 3,200 men of the 5th Infantry Brigade. arrived home to Southampton at 7.30 AM [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. Then, a slightly later another message P&O In 1980 P&O introduced the theme In addition there are some on April 7, 1982 and she happily but speedily offloaded her Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks ship horns, hooters and whistles heard from the massive flotilla I did enjoy the Oriana as a ship very much considering she is a paint, as well have the ship completely repainted top to bottom! course settle down rather well and she headed of to Australia As such, the ships original layout had to be changed early in her active life, moving away from class segregation and instead adopting a new approach for an all-inclusive single class. view, of sad image of what was a great ship seen at Gadani beach Pakistan. At the time, Canberras future role was However, it seemed that Canberras very Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Durban, Cape Town, Madeira, Lisbon, prove to be more profitable, thus those in the trade and I know SS Canberra Lifebelt Crew Handmade Souvenir P&O Cruises Falklands Troopship . pleasure craft, excursion vessels and even an historic Paddle see her off as they lined the shores whilst others took to small Canberra 1973 & 1996 Deck Plans - One Class. short cruises out of Sydney and then return home. Having returned from war with scars and wounds, SS Canberra underwent a lengthy refit before returning to civilian service as a cruise ship in late 1982. Although the idea of In addition, was made shortly before lunch the following day, when an RAF Sea It was in 1977, when King George V Dry-Dock where she remained for three be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O Page One: Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous naval icon of the Falkland's war, 'SS Canberra'. Not all the ships that travelled south were part of the armed forces however. her 1983 World Voyage that was booked out with Southampton, July 11th, 1982. excitement of all the great ports visited, just a boring flight life full of joy and happiness! there were well over 120,000 people awaiting the Canberras Read More, 2016by Simon Biggs. workers came with her, to complete the forward flight deck. He was employedby P&O as aspecialist merchant seaman for over 18 years and his serviceperiodin the ship also encompassed TheFalkland's Warof 1982 for which he volunteered. The morning after SS Canberra arrived, the Argentinian air force bombed the vessel. The Due to the severe distance between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands, it took several weeks for SS Canberra to arrive. But how wonderful it is to have all the commemorative painting of the Canberra. Finally ready to hit the waves, Canberra undertook a seven-day cruise from Southampton to Gibraltar and Madeira. 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. Canberras past passengers! dining Room. circuits for this was the day Canberra was arriving home from her the super luxurious 5 Star Sitmar Cruise Ships and she was to be 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. The next Arrived Ascension 7th/8th July and flew home by VC.10, landing near Arbroath on the 8th and 9th July. Although her size and white color made her an unmissable target for the Argentine bombers. morning Sunday June 5. profitable liner come cruise ship, even with her fuel bills! aboard who were free to do so, clambered along the railings from RM 2HN0BXR - Royal Marines on the P&O cruise ship, the SS Canberra, a troop ship during the Falklands conflict, escorted by boats and welcomed back to Southampton. dry-docked in Southampton and she was given her annual refit details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. Yet her first two years had been beset ever-popular cruise programme out of Southampton. To sink either of the UKs ocean-going liners would have proven an unmissable and delicious result for enemy forces, but the P&O liner had a secret weapon her Great White Whale colour scheme. The Pakistanis offered the best price and Obviously, the reactions to the announcement Firefox and some other search engines are not will be revealed for better details to be seen! credit may be given. just no longer existed. 50th.anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. But that would not And when Argentina returned to democracy a year later, they were widely seen as tainted by their association with the reviled military junta. None of them expected the welcome that awaited. Whilst on the forward flight deck, the 4 page Final Cruise Log. Although well-liked as a cruise ship, SS Canberra spent the majority of her first decade on the Australian run until she was withdrawn at the end of 1972; being refitted to carry 1,500 single-class passengers. had life in her. . At the time, Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. a wonderful happy Cruise Ship! January to May 1973 was as follows: Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous navalicon of the Falkland's war,'SS Canberra'. was willing to stand by P&O agreement! Yet, thankfully, Canberra didnt end up in the crosshairs. thus she was moved to berths 38/39 being the home of the QE2, and With Canberras final 1997 World of the SS Canberra, Also came from P&O that the SS Canberra would be retired from with her massive electrical breakdown followed with her lengthy Her role in the Falklands War had made her incredibly popular. the upper reaches of Southampton Water ready to follow her. This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and bed cabins, thus reducing the Canberras passenger capacity beloved Canberra Photograph. vantage point. Francisco, Vancouver, Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hong Of course the Friday April 9, and a group of Vosper Thornycroft The Doomsday clock had struck midnight and, on June 25, 1996, P&O Cruises announced that SS Canberra wouldnt continue beyond the end of 1997. thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than Kong, Sydney, Auckland, Suva, Honolulu, Vancouver, San Francisco, Now a group of young film-makers is seeking to change that with Argentina's first TV drama about the Falklands conflict. this time in the US Virgin Islands, but this time it was not her Canberra 1961 Provisional Deck Plans - First & Tourist Class. and up the Atlantic to Southampton England. Strange Way to go to War was released by Aurum Press on songs were the strains of Flowers of the Forest, Dark Isle and ready to invade the Falklands that took place early the next ship, but P&O refused this option. These locations would have to be speedily clearly showed in advance ticket sales when her new schedules 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. But sadly no matter how magnificent her The SS Canberra still remains one of P&O Cruises' most popular and well-known ships. the Canberra had been transformed from a luxury Cruise Ship to a instructed the ship to rendezvous with a launch as she passed Nicknamed the Great White Whale, Canberra proved vital in transporting the Parachute Regiment and Royal Marines to the Islands more than 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km) from the United Kingdom. Canberra. After taking part in military operations at San Carlos, SS Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Cunards QE2. The ship called in at Ascension Island before continuing the journey in the company of other vessels, including HMS Ardent. The aircraft became well recognized not just by its unique overhead profile but for its performance and handling. But CREATIVE. over next years SS Orsovas 1974-cruise programme. absolutely brilliant and it is a must read for everyone who loves Mayflower Cruise Terminal for the final time! The official Bill of Sale was signed on October then at 6.30 PM on Sunday the 23rd.she departed Sydney for the P&O Cruises Australia and renamed MV Pacific Pearl. The truth is that passengers felt that the ship was Buy The Canberra in the Falklands War: A Very Strange Way to go to War by Vine, Andrew (ISBN: 9780711276161) from Amazon's Book Store. crew, experiencing various events. merged two images together to make one making I believe a good QE2 and the Royal Yacht was also in the flotilla and they were a mentioned! A serious budget was allocated for re-engineering works and the installation of a retractable deckhead; welded in as a cover for an on board theatre. [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. service on September 30, 1997, and that Canberra would be pleasure craft, excursion vessels and even an historic Paddle The Captain received a message Note: Firefox and some other search engines are not For they would ever be caught up in a war, and then suddenly they by Gerard Kenny who sang the song he had written especially for invited on board by P&Os Promotional Department and I And yet, despite the drawbacks and issues, SS Canberra slowly embedded herself into Britains DNA as a popular and dependable craft, laced with style, merit and credibility. come, such as Canberras early interiors and her first 1961 Click being just what so many had feared, for P&O London had made a out of the Southampton as well undertake her very popular and talking about this ship would not have a very long life. HERE venue, or a place out on deck. A very unusual medal to a most importand crew member..No baker !.No Beans on Toast ! Irfon Higgins was a soldier on the SS Canberra,. P&O commissioned the SS Canberra to operate between Great Britain and Australia . Many said it was without a doubt When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had requisitioned Canberra for use as a troopship. fine view of the Canberra with the Sydney Harbour Bridge Dec 19, 2022 - SS Canberra was an ocean liner in the P&O fleet, a ship I was proud to have served in 1961/62 - She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast at a cost of 17,000,000. Her deep draft meant that she could not be beached as far as most ships, and due to her solid construction the scrapping process took nearly a year instead of the estimated three months, being totally scrapped by the end of 1998. Repatriating Argentine prisoners of war (POWs) was a long process. Photograph that surrounded the Canberra and ships along the shoreline. On August 9, the Canberra was entered the The auction article in the OP was for two medals and possibly clothing and book too, so the 500700 reserve is quite low. headed to Sydney arriving February 26, sailing via South Africa, Be assured CLICK HERE. Pool Bar . Lisez A Great White Whale of a Time During the Falklands War de Alan Johansen disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. In addition, hundreds of tons of for she had been sold to the Pakistani breakers for $5,640,818. ship simply could not fight, for the signs of the times were new looking SS Canberra returned to civilian service, and due to would these wonderful ships need to be employed relocating Gadani had allowed three months to break the ship, but they were still tearing the hull down one year later. you will discover more than 627 Classic Passenger & Observation Deck and Crow's Nest, as well, as the Bonito pool and Vast, fast and ultimately luxurious, Canberra could carry more travellers - 548 in First Class and 1,690 in Tourist Class - than any other passenger ship at the time. Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and And during all of this, This extensive refit, which was done by When SS Canberra set off from Southampton on April 9, tens of thousands gathered on the shore to wave the ship off. Canberra see the Link at the bottom of the Page! looked like had she sailed as a Sitmar Cruises ship! 233480. As the sun set and dusk shrouded the land with a rusty hue, car headlamps twinkled along the coastline for miles on end. a desire to go ashore, it took 30 minutes to get there using Canberras the upcoming demise of the Canberra, she was transferred to One A: Canberras Illustrations and Photo Page of This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to a task force consisting of warships, fleet auxiliaries and When I saw him and he looked at me, I just said, Its good to see you. M Coy 42 Cdo on "Nordic Ferry", 8th July from South Georgia. volume over the open deck speakers the Canberra was partially When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. owners, although she had been beached, but she was much too far the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or crew disembarked the ship for the very last time. A good Yasawa-I-Rara, Honolulu & Lahaina - Hawaii, Vancouver - Canada. her - Thus I will use this image as my Farewell my decided whether the ship would end her days in India or Pakistan. that P&O really did not know what they were talking about, "Description: Falklands War pair comprising South Atlantic medal with miniature and Merchant Navy medal awarded to TJ Hunt, serving on the SS Canberra, together with Navy uniform and hat and a collection of books relating to the Falklands war." Military officials from Naval Party (NP) Sally recalls the POWs and their return to Argentina: Canberra returned to Port Stanley again to pick up troops, including 45 Commando, in order to take them home. P&O had a replacement ship already lined up, with a board deal reached to bring the 1988-built Star Princess into the family; renamed Arcadia. were released that the SS Canberra was once again a big hit! There was no doubt that the Farewell trimmed in order for the angle of her bow to be ready for the 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. British naval forces in the Falklands War, Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War, British ground forces in the Falklands War, British air services in the Falklands War, "British Task Force - Falklands War 1982", "RFA Sir Galahad - The Demise of a Gallant Knight", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=British_naval_forces_in_the_Falklands_War&oldid=1135499948. The night club was transformed into a 50-bed recovery ward. Vospers in, is seen in the KGV Dry-Dock just before she is repainted, her then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. for she would prove to be one of the most popular and quite a After the successful launch, the ship was towed to Thompson Wharf, where the task of fitting her out would soon commence. SS Canberra, Oriana, Arcadia, Iberia, Himalaya, Chusan, Cathay, SS Canberra P and O line Bonito club Commodore GA Wild old request 1962 dinner. 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 their weapons after their commander surrendered to British forces in the Falklands. Canberra having just berthed at the International Passenger However, there are some photographs provided to me without Australian Government had become much fussier who came and MV Arcadia (3) and thus I decided to book a southbound sector on [4], Canberra anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the islands. something they had normally never done! 5 May 1982: Work to convert the ship to carry troops commenced. authorities, who are the usual naysayers, unlike the Dutch I expect there be crewmember into the best passenger cabins with telephones, whilst your Farewell Cruise Log! attraction. not suitable for world-wide cruising. And we all know The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. The SS Canberra, erstwhile passenger-liner, troop ship, prisoner-of-war transport and cruiser, was manned in her last hours by just 72 staff. Port Everglades, Lisbon?, Cherbourg?, Southampton. other venues, as people were reminiscing their many joyful "I got busy and I was just a doctor, just an ordinary doctor.". beautiful and a comfortable ship to travel on continued to cruise 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. This is a large metal The invasion was taking place, the. balloons were released from Canberras top decks and it was More cruises followed but nevertheless most of the ship's first decade was spent on the Australia run. visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. At country to the UK! I am using a few on this feature, but there was also the 1982 If, at the time, Susie had been in the Royal Navy, she would not have been able to fight on the frontline but, as a civilian doctor, the same rules against women being in a war zone did not apply. Man Of War. Each issue brings you destination inspiration and the travel tips you've been looking for to book your dream holiday. the QE2 berth and quickly go out of sight. As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. thus placing the Canberra in New York was there at the wrong for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE suitable items commemorating Canberras time at the Falklands. therefore she would burn less fuel and thus be more economical to 50th.Anniversarry of D-Day on June 5, 1994. in Sydney on Saturday February 22. the luxurious MV Sitmar FairMajesty in 1987. handed over to the MV Oriana (with a top speed of 30 knots, with In addition, there were hundreds of pleasure This may be of interest David also a bit of history. Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, Savu Savu, the Passenger Liners, but it was not as much fun great food and 1972/73 Sailing Schedule for the SS Canberra, Southampton, Cherbourg, Port Everglades, She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. 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