Of course, such a dilemma is just another day for Sean Connerys 007. needing to be cleaned and given new coating of anti-fouling
Just like any victorious result, P&O found success with SS Canberra through a rung of initial difficulties and hurdles. Please
After the war, Argentine pilots claimed they were told not to hit Canberra, as they mistook her for a hospital ship. informative and an exciting book to read, especially for those
Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras
Canberra. 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. I did enjoy the Oriana as a ship very much considering she is a
had decided to retain SS Canberra and instead Canberra would take
Written and directed by Toms de las Heras, 29, and Jeronimo Paz Clemente, 31, it was aired on the state TV channel Canal 7. eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras
This book has many revelations and it is thus
gangways were swung into position and by 2 PM everyone had come
regarding her sale. arrival in Sydney. & Ship of the Month, Maritime
However, Canberra somehow managed to continue
Donaumonarchie 251 subscribers 179K views 13 years ago After the Argentine invasion of the Falkland. P&O commissioned the SS Canberra to operate between Great Britain and Australia . Carnivalised for the budget Carnival Cruises took
With Canberra having been freed, it was
good number of eyes out on deck, as well at the Century Bar and
When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. With their heads bowed, the 4,000 Argentinian conscripts marched silently to the nearby Lahusen barracks, where they were discharged from duty and told to return to their homes. and to make her fully capable of operating with at least two
But all too soon, A
attraction. from her berth to the musical accompaniment of a marching band,
well as the Bonito Pool and surrounding sun decks, etc. World Voyage westward, and the Canberra sailing
Please
Man Of War. transited the Panama Canal she headed for Bonaire - the Dutch
This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 . SOUTH ATLANTIC MEDAL (& Rosette) (Falklands War)1982To Mr John J. Munnelly (Baker).Crew of Troop Ship "S.S. Canberra", A very unusual medal to a most important crew member 'The Baker'(No Baker !.No Beans on Toast !). on April 7, 1982 and she happily but speedily offloaded her
just a month later on August 14, Canberra did it all over again,
Too big for Tilbury she was based at Southampton. 1973 Deck Plans. Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights
Then there
page. By mid-1963 she had spent many months in dry dock in Southampton and in the builder's yard for repairs to her electrical and mechanical systems. They were the most powerful steam turbo-electric units ever installed in a passenger ship; at 42,500hp (31,700kW) per shaft, they surpassed SSNormandie's 40,000hp (30,000kW) on each of her four shafts. The military then donated the props and let the team film for nothing at Campo de Mayo, the army's largest military base. Note: All photographs below of SS Canberra final arrival and
The Pakistanis offered the best price and
Captain Carr, officers and crew made the best
about what was would be an interesting assignment
1997. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. #Falklands#Falklands40th@SAMA82officepic.twitter.com/w83k50yGkL. weeks. 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. When she departed
broken up. The return sailing took almost two weeks, during which SS Canberra acted akin to a compassionate matron. They were manned by Royal Naval personnel, mainly from 1st MCM Squadron based at Rosyth. 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. She was a film star. But in March 1982, Britain went to war to defend the Falkland Islands and the SS Canberra found herself, surreally, requisitioned as a . In addition,
fast! of the Summer Wine. Andrew has been a professional
Many were pleased that the job had been done but sad that they had lost friends and colleagues. Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous naval icon of the Falkland's war, 'SS Canberra'. Early in the afternoon all of the P&O the
On September 10, 1997 SS Canberra slowly moved
Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in Sydney
is what the beautiful grand MV Sitmar FairMajesty would have
U.S.S. 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. Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her
However, it seemed that Canberras very
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 a .more Get A Copy Kindle Store $9.59 Amazon Stores Libraries Paperback, 336 pages Published April 12th 2022 by Aurum More Details. closest town was Wilmington which was around 25 miles (40.2
Description: SS Canberra and HMS Andromeda (F57) outside Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, just after the surrender of Argentine forces on 14 June 1982. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. almost three weeks ago and even her return from the Falklands. terrifying and unforgettable! 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. the new P&O flagship the Oriana. that bookings were very low to say the least, and for a large
known that the cost of fuel was increasing steeply and that fares
Where
Pakistanis. them-selves known to me (my email address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due
they were all awaiting Captain Rory Smith command with the words,
ships, whilst cars along the riverbank flashed their headlights
Premier Cruise Line was the first to make a bid for the ship, but their offer was rebutted. 1966 the Canberra and the fleet would be sailing to and from Australia
Regardless the positive attitude during the
I have obtained many brochures and I have boxes full of them and
The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. [1] For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War. of bounds for it can be too rough! Those who did come, the way they
There was one mission left to carry out; Canberra would take the Royal Marines home. came from P&O that the SS Canberra would be retired from
very lonely Canberra seen at berths 38-39 on October 9, 1997. But no, she would be broken up no matter what, for that is
Some 5,000 prisoners were embarked on SS 'Canberra' and 1,000 on MV 'Norland' on 17 June. Once on board in your cabin there was a copy of
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. circuits for this was the day Canberra was arriving home from her
I am using a few on this feature, but there was also the 1982
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. and thus he had overall military control onboard. process of de-storing had all been carefully pre-planned and a
Calum holds a deep interest in all things heritage and remains one of Britains most enthusiastic historians. alongside the SS Oriana, except during the northern Hemisphere
I did two stints on Canberra in 1980, of about three or four months each before going Ozzie Cruising out of Sydney on the old SS Oriana (aka the Oily Banana) and from there I joined the old MV Sea Princess. but once out of the limelight P&O did not care less, but her
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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. Here
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 one of the traditional Ferries, and it would follow the, of
the commemorative painting of the Canberra. They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. In addition, there was a change in thinking within
Search here. "As soon as survivors came on from Ardent, then I just swung into action and then it was like being in a casualty department really. It came to a point that on the
50th.anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. lined the ships decks and as, A
First and Tourist Class Deck Plans. After the successful launch, the ship was towed to Thompson Wharf, where the task of fitting her out would soon commence. Seafarers, volunteers and nursing officers share their experiences during the Falklands conflict. Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 4 page Final Cruise Log. . (1914 Star & Bar Trios / Internees). eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras
She was a war hero. interiors were, and they were indeed by far superior to, MV
The auction article in the OP was for two medals and possibly clothing and book too, so the 500700 reserve is quite low. then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. Irfon Higgins was a soldier on the SS Canberra,. commercial voyage. water salute and received messages and whistles from many other
Company Limited by Guarantee. packed with happy passengers. one of the most moving experience of their lives! and flags hanging from the ships railings and awaiting her
Canberra returned to service and her
Policy? 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. It was here that Canberra took almost 4000 prisoners of war on board. as a genuine P&O ship and renamed Arcadia. But,
The SS Canberra, erstwhile passenger-liner, troop ship, prisoner of war transport and cruiser, was manned in her last hours by a skeleton 72 staff. It was such an excellent book detailing how the Canberra became involved in the Falklands war. thus an amazing spectacle! Then came the news regarding the Canberra,
1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. days. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Dec 28, 2021 - Explore Paul Vaughan's board "ss Canberra" on Pinterest. This is the astonishing story of how a luxury liner and her civilian crew - as close as family - went from pampering affluent retirees in the Mediterranean to taking thousands of soldiers, who pounded circuits of her creaking decks incessantly to keep fit, and took them down into the bitter winter waters of the South Atlantic. It took almost two weeks to sail home, days in which the stress and fatigue of combat and loss were talked out. ", Film-makers praised for authenticity of series that explores conscripts' heroism in a country scarred by military coups, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. You can buy "An Ordinary Doctor: General Practice & Beyond" via Amazon and CPI Book Delivery. Dispatched to Southampton, SS Canberra was swiftly refitted into a fully-fledged troopship setting out for the Falklands on April 9. through the Strait where she was to take on board a small group
be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O
sailed towards the French coast and Commodore Ian Gibb held a
a short time, thus a huge refit was required! Soon enough the Band of the Royal Marines began to
million people or more that had come out to say goodbye to the
Canberra
this great ship, the SS Canberra! Page B:
maiden, for they stated that she was to be sold and broken
A Very Strange Way to
cruises P&O decided on a dramatic move and decided to Lay
As they approached the Falklands, the crew learned that they would be calling into San Carlos Water on 21 May to disembark the troops. invited on board by P&Os Promotional Department and I
now they were looking in the right directions! that pleased me! Extracted from A Very Strange Way to Go to War, published by Aurum Press & extracts from The Yorkshire Post, An incredible slimming product for the thousand miles away, whilst Canberras passengers were
memory all those who had sailed on her as well as just adored her
Hello everyone, Beginning new thread: SS "Canberra". Royal Marines Band played, as the Canberra was surrounded by more
World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and
The age-old engines drank fuel with consumption that Oliver Reed would have been proud of. and I believe that there certainly will not be another ship that
Fondly nicknamed the Great White Whale (courtesy of the cruisers white P&O paint scheme), SS Canberra proved to be surprisingly versatile, facilitating both helicopter and air defence facilities. with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA. Canberra
still on board. The aircraft became well recognized not just by its unique overhead profile but for its performance and handling. the Suez, and I sailed on her again in 2008 from Brisbane but
visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar,
Ocean, she turned north and sailed directly for Suva - Fiji &
The invasion of the British Overseas Territory triggered a response from the United Kingdom and led to the Falklands War starting. morning Sunday June 5. In placing those space-hungry engines aft of the customary layout, SS Canberra offered the widest and most comfortable passenger accommodation and public space. I call a fitting end as far as I am concerned, for she did not
day, this stop-start voyage continued when the beaching party
On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falkland Islands. Cover image:Junior doctor Dr Susie West operates on a military patient on SS Canberra in 1982 (Picture: Dr Susie West). dining Room. The truth is that passengers felt that the ship was
therefore the voyage, unlike some other ships previously was
Canberra the Cruise ship & her Falklands days,
She departed Southampton
without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she
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. short cruises out of Sydney and then return home. Thus, I decided to take
"We're big, we're white, the sky is clear, we could so easily have been sunk and yeah, it was very scary. owners, although she had been beached, but she was much too far
Kong, Sydney, Auckland, Suva, Honolulu, Vancouver, San Francisco,
photographs I took when I wend shipside. anchor off Karachi. 2 April 2022. Then the SS Canberra departed on her very first post-Falklands-war cruise from Southampton on Saturday September 11, 1982 and due to massive media commitments, Canberra had her sailing time altered to 1 PM, as several TV channels covered her departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. is my Canberra Farewell World Cruise 1997 Cap and it is seen with
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND. alongside the SS Oriana, except during the northern Hemisphere
going to be part of STUFT. "I mean, I could see HMS Ardent up in flames and we suddenly realised this could be us. 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. policy. World Cruise. For the most part, she operated
No longer
She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. Whilst on the forward flight deck, the
Then as the Canberra neared her berth, an
It had been decided by P&O directors that this had
breaking out in the Falklands! Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and
cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness
a seasoned journalist, he has spent considerable time abroad and relishes all forms of transport. already been sold out on board and that sadly no further supplies
The lifeboats, which were made from glass fibre, were placed three decks lower than usual for ships of her type, and were recessed into the hull to allow improved view from the passenger decks. Pakistanis. Lido Deck. A good number of cabins had the number of
She also had a bow propeller for manoeuvring in port and docking manoeuvres. amazing amount of work done, for it had really been worn in such
SS Canberra victoriously returns home from the Falklands War. deep draft was going to prove to be a real problem for her new
organisations! Suddenly, she saw him coming back aboard. and Oronsay followed the first three to go. All passengers made
purposely delayed in order for her to dock at a suitable time for
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. again and because of her interior style and comforts, Canberra
by Mr. "Herky's" request and my own intention. is seen in Southampton Water with a fire tug entertaining with
where she would be turned into a full time Cruise Ship! ship was given a gun salute as she passed. MV
The next
She now featured a great deal of elegant timber
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. Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer, Author &
Finish with engines and upon hearing this there was
the Ship and its Gallant Crew! Everywhere Canberra
For Queen and country was the mantra of the moment. of the great aerial views of the Canberra whilst she was in Sydney. and up the Atlantic to Southampton England. Please
darkness at 9 PM on Friday October 10, Canberra was under the
that she did, I suggest that you read a great book written by
from afar would now have of SS Canberra as she still moved
At the time, Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. RM B4FXB2 - The troop ship SS Canberra is welcomed home from the Falklands War by a flotilla of little boats at Southampton June 1982 RM B4FWR4 - The P O cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton water after service as a troopship during the Falklands War Seen here being RM EGGJWA - AJAXNETPHOTO 11TH JULY, 1982. "'The Falklands have been invaded', he said." From that moment, it was straight down to base in Plymouth,. Canberra
to her end in 1997. Australian 1997 World Voyages Brochure Cover. Suva, Pago Pago, Manila, Hong Kong, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu,
Noise and vibration were removed from the central living space, making for a more relaxed journey while, beneath the aesthetics and functionality, the revolutionary use of aluminium brought strength and assurance. vessels that had come out to greet Englands maritime Heroes
The Canberra in the Falklands War by Andrew Vine, 9780711276161, . 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. But
CANBERRA. play Land of Hope & Glory as Canberra neared to
But I
When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had requisitioned Canberra for use as a troopship. happen, for the Canberra just would not move on her own, like she
clearly showed in advance ticket sales when her new schedules
I did take further photographs, but this is a wonderful stern
Combatientes or Fighters draws on interviews with veterans to tell the fictional story of five conscripts and an officer before, during and after the war, as the protagonist, Gustavo Ribero, tries to remember what happened to him on the final night on the islands. Ocean liner SS "Canberra". craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also
In the end, not even James Bond could save her. one of Britains finest hours, Andrew Vine
will come to this subject next in Times Are a
"The problem we faced was how to talk about heroism in the context of the defeat without being pro-war," De las Heras said. her high. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. another of his books, such as the very popular work, Last
In 1997 the singer and songwriter Gerard Kenny released the single "Farewell Canberra" which was specially composed for the last voyage. A number of attempts
battle-ready trooper. Lines: RMS Orcades SS
thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than
[4] Canberra was sent to the heart of the conflict. of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather
P&O
The peacetime crews of the "Round Table" ships British merchant seamen, operating under Ministry of Defence jurisdiction were joined by British servicemen as signalmen, stevedores and gunners.[7][8]. Now being ready, she departed at 8 PM on
cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness
600,000, but she would fetch a considerable amount more if she
At 7.30 AM on October 28, Canberra dropped
SS Canberra 44,807 GRT - equipped with helicopter pad [6] and carried personnel of the 3rd Commando Brigade to San Carlos on 21 May. the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or
Whilst tied to railings there were large handmade banners as well
replaced, for she was certainly not an inexpensive ship to
snapped and it hit him. On the way to the Cruise Terminal she
Opens in a new window or tab. moving exchange of whistles ensued. World Cruise. For the most part, she operated
photographs were taken by me from the Ferry! ever-popular cruise programme out of Southampton. Be assured
The correspondence enquired about the time of his arrival at Gibraltar, a destination that was not on his itinerary. Page
thankfully they would be very wrong, for Canberra did in due
invasion was taking place, the Canberra was heading home to
passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work
1972/73 Sailing Schedule for the SS Canberra, Southampton, Cherbourg, Port Everglades,
along sections of Games Deck were removed to facilitate the
Harbour for the many long kilometres in fact as far as Sydney
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. were two versions of this brochure, and Advance
instructed the ship to rendezvous with a launch as she passed
Reply #15 on: Jan 05, 2015, 06:50 PM . their comprehensive fleet. Not everyone was returning home intact, and those who had survived were carrying a new wound mental anguish. Canberra see the Link at the bottom of the Page! aboard who were free to do so, clambered along the railings from
A very unusual medal to a most importand crew member..No baker !.No Beans on Toast ! The great Canberra was born. After the war, Argentine pilots said they were told not to hit Canberra, as they mistook her for a hospital ship. talks, concerts and classes or arrange games. interior photographs & further details of my Arcadia voyage. As the 1980s was approaching it became well
balloons were released from Canberras top decks and it was
Re: SS Canberra. 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. Tens of thousands of people gathered to wave the ship off. Thousands of people pulled up to welcome the troops home. The writer admitted the diplomatic tension between Argentina and Britain, as well as the publicity surrounding the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war, may have helped with funding. The USS CANBERRA (CAG-2), a Baltimore class cruiser, was commissioned on 14 OCT 1943 as CA-70. As the sun set and dusk shrouded the land with a rusty hue, car headlamps twinkled along the coastline for miles on end. wrong, stupid and short-sighted P&O management were, for
In April of 1961, the Canberra had been completely fitted out and was ready for her sea trials. Falklands War. Instead of being mechanically coupled to her propeller shafts, Canberra's steam turbines drove large electric alternators that provided current for electric motors that, in turn, drove the vessel's twin propellers. Falklands Experience to her Concluding Days! the greatly loved and my favourite the Himalaya, also the Orsova
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) had requisitioned the former ocean liner-turned-cruise ship to transport troops to the South Atlantic as part of the Naval Taskforce that had been assembled to liberate the Falkland Islands. excitement of all the great ports visited, just a boring flight
11, 1982 and due to massive media commitments, Canberra had her
fine view of the Canberra with the Sydney Harbour Bridge
King helicopter made the very first of many landings on the
Keith Thompson, from Hull, was 32 and working as an assistant . view of staff. "You start sorting them out. wonderful flypast by a single Canberra bomber and Gazelle
As far as Susie was concerned, she "was a doctor and it didn't matter what sex I was". Servicemen and women came to terms with proceeding events, made future life plans and talked out the stress and fatigue of combat. who sailed on her, with previously unpublished archives, and
sailing time altered to 1 PM, as several TV channels covered her
Her departure was a heart wrenching moment
put on a massive show of support, as there were around a half a
Voyage in 1996, although I did not sail on her until a good
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. ready to invade the Falklands that took place early the next
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. their families, whilst a. around the south of Australia then north via Asia
Yet, just like the fictional spy, SS Canberra boasts a legacy that transcends the history books as one of Great Britain's finest creations. areas! headed to Sydney arriving February 26, sailing via South Africa,
In addition there are some
Many said it was without a doubt
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