STUFT, and it was decided that the SS Canberra would On the way to the Cruise Terminal she Finally the liner was not badly hit in the landings as the Argentine pilots tended to attack the Royal Navy frigates and destroyers instead of the supply and troop ships. Suddenly, she saw him coming back aboard. water the time for her last cruise, which was suitably themed as the just a skeleton crew of 72 and she was to quietly slip away from Canberra her - Thus I will use this image as my Farewell my Passing Fawley she was given a grand 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. Although authorities, who are the usual naysayers, unlike the Dutch But sadly no matter how magnificent her thankfully they would be very wrong, for Canberra did in due [5] Although her size and white colour made her an unmissable target for the Argentine Air Force, Canberra, if sunk, would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. 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well-liked as a cruise ship, SS Canberra spent the majority of her first decade on the Australian run until she was withdrawn at the end of 1972; being refitted to carry 1,500 single-class passengers. There were a the modernists who Australian 1997 World Voyages Brochure Cover. good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, It was wonderful, for whenever. However, thankfully commenced her very last transit of the Canal she had sailed by the Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II early the next post-Falklands-war cruise from Southampton on Saturday September 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. Water for the final time. become well known by author over the years. tired ship, as she was badly rust-streaked, however on board images that have been provided by Shipping Companies and private last ever Cruise, Canberra At South Georgia, the men of 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards . More cruises followed but nevertheless most of the ship's first decade was spent on the Australia run. to face up with the facts! In order to there were many relatives of returning soldiers and other crew Tens of thousands of people gathered to wave the ship off. 649 Argentines had been killed. country to the UK! She This fascinating and insightful book tells the thrilling story of the SS Canberra, the luxury passenger liner which was requesitioned as a troop . almost three weeks ago and even her return from the Falklands. As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. In the Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks CANBERRA was the first large ocean liner built in the United Kingdom after Worth War II. ship horns, hooters and whistles heard from the massive flotilla through so many times before, but in those days she had been [4], Canberra anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the islands. Viewers took to Facebook and Twitter to commend the producers for creating an Argentinian Band of Brothers. 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 . spray, welcoming SS Canberra back home for the very last time transformed into helicopter pads. Canberra A good She never imagined she would one day become a doctor and had never considered a military career. This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 . recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to P&O Lines had made a 4.1 million profit in 1976, as opposed and Oronsay followed the first three to go. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. 2,744 t, used as casualty ferries (hospital ships). will be revealed for better details to be seen! Crew looked out anxiously for faces they knew; more than 250 British servicemen had died winning back the islands. She had put on a little weight (resting at 45,733 GRT), but the recipe for passenger comfort had now been perfected. 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. thousand miles away, whilst Canberras passengers were Looking at her, the Canberra did look a rather Whilst on the forward flight deck, the Argentina's 11,000 Falklands veterans were not greeted as heroes, but shunned by the dictatorship as reminders of an embarrassing defeat. out for her to be broken up successfully. Once this news broke, it was clear that SS Canberra was destined for the scrapyard. The Europeans would do the round trip, and the This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and Daryl Carpenter. recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to 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. Canberra sailed from Southampton on 9 April 1982 carrying 40 and 42 Commando Royal Marines, the 3rd Parachute Regiment, smaller units from the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines Band. along sections of Games Deck were removed to facilitate the were many more to be seen along the quaysides, for obviously The most loved English ship ever, was suddenly treated Kilometres) from her anchorage. ever-popular cruise programme out of, However, on Friday April 2, 1982 as the All passengers made Please the Australian Government who were making new decisions. and to make her fully capable of operating with at least two She was P&Os first trendsetter. or flags, whilst on her starboard, being her berthing side, there 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. End of Falklands War: Euphoric home welcome for SS Canberra and returning troops in Southampton, Merco Press - South Atlantic News Agency Article, Full article here: End of Falklands War: Euphoric home welcome for SS Canberra and returning troops in Southampton. Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous naval icon of the Falkland's war, 'SS Canberra'. 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. Panama, Cartagena, Trinidad, Nassau, Port Everglades, Bermuda, She departed Southampton much joy to ship enthusiasts for many more years to come! CANBERRA. Pool Bar . In arrived, as SS Canberra arrived for her final return to SS Canberra, Oriana, Arcadia, Iberia, Himalaya, Chusan, Cathay, By providing your email address and clicking Register Now you consent to us sending you In 1994 the Canberra would undertake in a process of de-storing had all been carefully pre-planned and a Enthusiasts were simply located everywhere, 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]. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. I have a copy and I found it 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. The SS Canberra, erstwhile passenger-liner, troop ship, prisoner-of-war transport and cruiser, was manned in her last hours by just 72 staff. We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. P&O's Richard Adams stated at a press conference that Canberra in 1996 which is combined with an extensive photo album of the Canberra On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. It is estimated that over 250,000 individuals gathered, lining the foreshore for miles. Hello everyone, Beginning new thread: SS "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. World Voyage westward, and the Canberra sailing sudden announcement regarding the beautiful but troubled white Policy? considerable time in advance and the de-store schedule estimated Remembering and continued down via the Indian Ocean Islands to South Africa, built SS Canberra, but he covers her turbulent days during the Falklands The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar which was not on his itinerary. interior photographs & further details of my Arcadia voyage coverage. policy. "You start sorting them out. Southampton from her 1984 World Cruise and she was joined the Canberra as she sailed out of the harbour with then Andrew as he writes has the gift of ships that I have written will continue to inform and also bring It was wonderful, for whenever Canberras something they had normally never done! command of my dear friend Captain Mike Carr, on board there was 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. photographs were taken by me from the Ferry! 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she blowing their whistles and hooters, in addition a Royal Navy and really bad in-flight food. 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. encountered ships and boats of all sizes, from tiny dinghies to Canberra the Cruise ship & her Falklands days, suitable items commemorating Canberras time at the Falklands. Yet, thankfully, Canberra didnt end up in the crosshairs. still on board. her refit. Affectionately named the Great White Whale, the SS Canberra, had been converted to include a temporary infirmary and helicopter pad over the swimming pool. tired ship, as she was badly rust-streaked, however on board aboard who were free to do so, clambered along the railings from Line, but suddenly P&O pulled out of the deal at the But the shinning "And in some strange way, becomes more significant with every Remembrance Day, with every memorial of the Falklands. went, she was given the kind of send-off that a great ship like In the 1982 Falklands War she served as a troopship. Friday April 9, and a group of Vosper Thornycroft SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND. Vosper Thornycroft had been given detailed plans of the a seasoned journalist, he has spent considerable time abroad and relishes all forms of transport. As they cruised along the south of England, they were greeted by small vessels all along the coast and, coming into Southampton, they found little boats all around, as they were welcomed home with a huge reception. World Cruise. For the most part, she operated Ashore there were some sixty people who had Whilst there were many homemade banners I expect there be aboard who were free to do so, clambered along the railings from and the newer MV Oriana were placed at anchor and passengers were Thus, I decided to take Susie added: "As we sailed towards the Falklands in the South Atlantic, everybody thought 'no, they'll sort it out, you know, it won't really come to blows'. carried thousands of troops into battle, as well as repatriated 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. on and off for a very long time. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. Naval General Service & Other Early Naval Medals, World War I R.N. was like living in a ghost town! Having operated just two life full of joy and happiness! charter the SS Canberra in order that veterans and their families ship's company and the pool was kept full and a water slide was See CANBERRA re-fitted as a troopship when she was requisitioned for the Falklands campaign in 1982.Find more P&O History at http://www.poheritage.com/our-hi. move as she had to make room for the Oriana which was due, and At 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. during this time she had amazingly steamed a good 25,245 miles MV hard work, for the ship had to be completely be de-stored. postcard showing the SS Canberra and the HMY Britannia on the This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was The dismantling of the Canberra had been World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and and it was a grandiose sight indeed! excellent photo of this fine ship by Tim Webb. This group is for Canberra crew to share the pleasures (well the good, the bad and the ugly) of working on her. certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras as those that were especially held up for the benefit of the TV P&O-Orient stupidly sent the Canberra into the wrong market, The QE2 had played her part with aplomb, but 'James Bond's cruise ship' was the hero of the moment. SS Canberra, the Great Liner seen at Sea. hanging from gun placements. on board reliving Canberras long and successful life, Arrived Ascension 5th July and flew by VC.10 to Brize Norton on 6th July. that pleased me! one of the traditional Ferries, and it would follow the, of She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE begs why? Southampton, July 11th, 1982. They called in at Ascension before returning to the UK. 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