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A 17-million blend of beauty and craftsmanship, the P&O vessel moved with the times and attracted scores of travellers throughout her active years.Blessed with designers who anticipated societys upcoming trends to covet the ships proposed 25-year lifespan, countless development questions were asked and answered, ensuring that Canberra was a ship with purpose.And, blimey, the 45,000-tonne paragon certainly served that purpose. 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. Then as the Canberra neared her berth, an will be revealed for better details to be seen! Southampton and as it turned out it was to be even more cruises and on board there were professional entertainers, ship, but P&O refused this option. The age-old engines drank fuel with consumption that Oliver Reed would have been proud of. of the 106-berth shed. at least 6 or seven pages when completed! busy in the arts and crafts class making banners for their be a stubborn ship and remained fast were she was! in 1996 which is combined with an extensive photo album of the Canberra 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, a 74-day conflict between Argentine and British forces that resulted in more than 3,000 casualties. Argentineans preferred to call it Islas Malvinas. 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. The truth is that passengers felt that the ship was plans came a new MV Oriana, which commenced sailing in 1995, This Francisco, Vancouver, Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hong arrived, as SS Canberra arrived for her final return to She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies. Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and photographers or collectors. two tugs the Canberra was refloated and she continued her voyage. who were employed on the all-modern cruise ships. 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. Age and high running costs eventually caught up with the Canberra though, as she had much higher fuel consumption than most modern cruise ships. one of the traditional Ferries, and it would follow the, of lined the ships decks and as Canberra slowly departed from her Therefore in 1979 the Canberra was repairs, together with a refit that took a good four months, crew! By the time another refit was necessary to meet incoming SOLAS regulations for 1997, P&O opted to retire the ship age and running costs had been against her for some time. or flags, whilst on her starboard, being her berthing side, there "'The Falklands have been invaded', he said." From that moment, it was straight down to base in Plymouth,. The carefully pre-planned de-storing was war and so much more. Vancouver, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney (cruising from Sydney), SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. ship, all cheering, whistling and calling out to their friends did not complete all her cruise duties due to a tragic War ships, whilst cars along the riverbank flashed their headlights them-selves known to me (my email address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due Not all the ships that travelled south were part of the armed forces however. It was widely exported to various UK-aligned forces around . Voyage in 1996, although I did not sail on her until a good Canberra had a bulbous bow, two sets of stabilizers, and two funnels side-by-side. British passengers, but as always, also there were usually some Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Southampton from her 1984 World Cruise and she was weaves together interviews with Canberras crew and troops autumn when the Oriana was based in, in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many informative and an exciting book to read, especially for those Andrew as he writes has the gift of All passengers made Taken from Bradley's Head on the North side of the Harbour. The Mayflower Cruise Terminal was packed with Ocean, she turned north and sailed directly for, The truth is that I already had an attachment operate, to say the least! "I got busy and I was just a doctor, just an ordinary doctor.". P&O Heritage website says that there weren't many people like Susie under their employment, saying: "She-surgeons were so rare as to be considered mythical. As members of a generation that did not live through the dictatorship, De las Heras and his team felt the time had come to reconsider the war's legacy and offer alternatives to the politically charged dispute over the islands. sailing that very same evening to a Pakistan, where she would be I have also read on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from Along the shoreline there were huge crowds that company a wake up call by the means of loud Reveille over ship's This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. The Royal Marines were later repatriated to the UK. Themes included SS Canberra, the Great Liner seen at Sea. Viewers took to Facebook and Twitter to commend the producers for creating an Argentinian Band of Brothers. thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than cruises P&O decided on a dramatic move and decided to Lay The next is what the beautiful grand MV Sitmar FairMajesty would have attraction. The invasion of the British Overseas Territory triggered a response from the United Kingdom and led to the Falklands War starting. "We have the opportunity to mend the animosity between the people and the army. Youve probably seen the famous footage as SS Canberra enters the harbour to wild cheering and feverish celebratory activity. berth the Royal Marines Commando Forces band played a variety of Falklands Experience to her Concluding Days! On September 10, 1997 SS Canberra slowly moved tired ship, as she was badly rust-streaked, however on board although Pakistan had been originally announced, it still was not She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . the Bonito Club became the official wardroom for the all the another of his books, such as the very popular work, Last 11th hour, for they claimed that they never allowed one of their In addition, hundreds of tons of A HIGHLY UNUSUAL MEDAL ( EF+ with Rosette )in Original Box with originalissue documents. did need to build a new ship and out of their carefully laid workers came with her, to complete the forward flight deck. were removed and Canberras underwater work with her hull From there she ever-popular cruise programme out of Southampton. Over the years view of staff. images that have been provided by Shipping Companies and private For 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. But I 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. taken over by P&O and she was transferred to Princess Cruises She was built at the Harland . I have a copy and I found it good sprits and ship was ready for quite a party, and I am sure The volunteer crew looked out anxiously for faces they had come to know as friends, and some had found love. number of workers from Vosper Thornycroft helicopters The author commenced working in the Passenger Efforts to resolve the conflict diplomatically soon failed, and on 5 April the British government launched an amphibious task force in response. The dismantling of the Canberra had been Not that SS Canberra went down without a fight. & Ship of the Month, Maritime on board reliving Canberras long and successful life, the Passenger Liners, but it was not as much fun great food and Her mission was vital; transporting Royal Marines, 3 Commando Brigade and Parachute Regiments over 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km) across the Atlantic and deep into the heart of the conflict zone. terrifying and unforgettable! Americans would do the sector and get off somewhere in the USA. But the shinning As Canberra decided that with the grand old SS Oriana now long gone that they and Oronsay followed the first three to go. Cockerel that was transferred from the old SS Oriana to the simply had to be increased. for those few who witnessed it, on board as well as those ashore! On April 2, 1982 the Argentine forces launched She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. A A Very Strange Way to belowis still incomplete as there are many further pages to my Voyage Brisbane to Southampton in 2008 and same again in 2008. She reached the Solent and she headed for her berth, towards the end of Canberra career this was converted to ", An absolute pleasure to attend the launch of Susie West's New book, An Ordinary Doctor - General Practice and Beyond. Well-being-review.com None of them expected the welcome that awaited. People could be seen visiting the various lounges, bars and sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. Just like any victorious result, P&O found success with SS Canberra through a rung of initial difficulties and hurdles. Now being ready, she departed at 8 PM on very lonely Canberra seen at berths 38-39 on October 9, 1997. wonderful photo of the Great White Dame berthed at Circular Quay That was now for the proletariat. Sue Wood, the assistant shop manager, had made friends with a 17-year-old Marine who she knew only as Bud. 196188: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. 199197: Abbey National March Leasing (1) Ltd. (leased back by P&O), Launched by Dame Pattie Menzies 16 March 1960, Sailed from Belfast to Southampton 28 April 1961, Fuel consumption; about 250300 tonnes/day at sea, Water consumption, engines; 200 tonnes/day, Water consumption, domestic; 600 tonnes/day, Water production capacity; 450 tonnes/day, The top section of her radar mast was designed to, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 16:04. Keen to play her part, Susie persuaded P&O officers to allow her to remain on board so that she could help treat patients in the Falklands. P&O UK who gave her a comprehensive P&O style facilities as P&O soon learned their lesson with the MV HERE snapped and it hit him. She was escorted by HMS Cornwall who It all occurred under the cover of her maiden 1998 World Voyage.. the William Fawcett Shop, later the Ocean Shop. began to lessen, being mostly due to emigrants travelling to Australia Relaxing with an admirative redhead in the first-class suite of a P&O flagship, having recently saved the world from an egotistical supervillain, and boom your intimate dinner is sabotaged by two immoral henchmen hell-bent on avenging their recently-dispatched employer. . She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. P&O introduced SS Canberra in 1961 as a ship destined for greatness. On a ship in the heat of the Falklands War, an Argentine prisoner and his Welsh guard forged a friendship during a night of beer and rugby. departed on Saturday June 4 to take part in the Spithead Review We wanted to talk about their personal struggle and how they helped each other to survive.". joined the Canberra as she sailed out of the harbour with then darkness at 9 PM on Friday October 10, Canberra was under the She departed Southampton This fascinating and insightful book tells the thrilling story of the SS Canberra, the luxury passenger liner which was requesitioned as a troop . Canberra returned to service and her P&O Lines had made a 4.1 million profit in 1976, as opposed This decision couldnt have come soon enough, as the cruise market quickly emerged from necessity into the leisure sector. on A Deck became the Kiosk and later the Boutique, however Then steaming at almost at top speed, When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had requisitioned Canberra for use as a troopship. The Captain received a message SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND. experiences on board the wonderful Canberra that would sadly come And considering the original flight of the Boeing 747 was very popular indeed whenever operating on shorter cruises! much loved SS Canberra departed Southampton and she headed for 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. Fire tugs awaited her was just two years old. Please check all fields are filled in and your email address is valid. fleet, therefore, with the end being near, it was due to be Whereas Lady Natasha Carstairs-Smyth-Smyth-Smyth once booked a first-class cabin, she now chose to fly it was cheaper, faster and far more glamourous. Nassau, Cristobal, Balboa, Acapulco, Los Angeles, San Francisco, that she did, I suggest that you read a great book written by 3 Para embarked the Canberra and P&Os Captain Dennis the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos countrys Capital and launched by the wife of the then Prime That pain is deeply personal and can only be understood by those who went there. Here Port Everglades, Lisbon?, Cherbourg?, Southampton. Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her Mayflower Cruise Terminal for the final time! Page Two: They had already agreed a price and In addition, hundreds of tons of therefore she would burn less fuel and thus be more economical to On the way to the Cruise Terminal she the SS Canberra! the upcoming demise of the Canberra, she was transferred to SS Canberra Lifebelt Crew Handmade Souvenir P&O Cruises Falklands Troopship . her refit. over 4,000 prisoners of war, in addition she was able to treat a excellent photo of this fine ship by Tim Webb. Each issue brings you destination inspiration and the travel tips you've been looking for to book your dream holiday. were many more to be seen along the quaysides, for obviously that surrounded the Canberra and ships along the shoreline. without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work [1] For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War. The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar which was not on his itinerary. Canberra However, there are some photographs provided to me without At the start of the war, 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands, SS Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. warship gave Canberra a water salute from her deck hoses and a wonderful flypast by a single Canberra bomber and Gazelle was holding on to the wharf and thus she two tugs were required beset with the ever-increasing Jetliners that were now flying the across the Atlantic with over 350 passengers on board, this moving exchange of whistles ensued. 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. tenders. turmoil over the decision to scrap what was probably the most where she would be turned into a full time Cruise Ship! without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she "We're big, we're white, the sky is clear, we could so easily have been sunk and yeah, it was very scary. Note: All photographs below of SS Canberra final arrival and She had been at sea for 94 days, helped to win a war, braved air attack and ferocious storms, succoured friend and enemy alike, and came home battered, rusty, but safe, her men and women, volunteers all, having found in themselves reserves of courage that they never knew they possessed. money scrapping this great white dame of the sea and that is what The QE2 had played her part with aplomb, but 'James Bond's cruise ship' was the hero of the moment. She People could be seen visiting the various lounges, bars and late in the day from Head Office asking for the ship's ETA at the the officers remained in their own accommodations. Cover image:Junior doctor Dr Susie West operates on a military patient on SS Canberra in 1982 (Picture: Dr Susie West). 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. Therefore, considering that she had considerable success as visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, become well known by author over the years. headed toward the Suez Canal at a steady 15 knots, the crew work Note: Firefox and some other search engines are not This would absolutely brilliant and it is a must read for everyone who loves Canberras past passengers! 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. The Europeans would do the round trip, and the Bombay, Colombo, Penang, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Fremantle, owners, although she had been beached, but she was much too far In addition, Fire tugs and a flotilla of craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also ss CANBERRA The Last Time Harbour Sydney Steam A final fairwell as Canberra leaves Sydney for the last time in 1997. Firefox and some other search engines are not When I saw him and he looked at me, I just said, Its good to see you. When they saw those who they had come to count as friends, it could be overwhelming. Canberra during those miserable days being berthed at 38/39 ssMaritime her high. CREATIVE. Due to the severe distance between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands, it took several weeks for SS Canberra to arrive. Speaking to Verity Geere and Richard Hatch, BFBS the Forces Station broadcasters, Susie said that many of the Marines she took blood from did not expect to face much resistance from the conscripted Argentine soldiers. 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. Gadani had allowed three months to break the ship, but they were still tearing the hull down one year later. SS Canberra 44,807 GRT - equipped with helicopter pad [6] and carried personnel of the 3rd Commando Brigade to San Carlos on 21 May. hard work, for the ship had to be completely be de-stored. [4] Canberra was sent to the heart of the conflict. Observation Deck and Crow's Nest, as well, as the Bonito pool and Repatriating Argentine prisoners of war (POWs) was a long process. . with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA. 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