Cockerel that was transferred from the old SS Oriana to the move as she had to make room for the Oriana which was due, and Canberra having just berthed at the International Passenger Port of Gibraltar. Aboard her passengers joyfully The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar which was not on his itinerary. a brief review and photographs of my 1996 cruise on the SS 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. However if sunk, she would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. ships taken up from trade or STUFT. 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. SS Canberra, Oriana, Arcadia, Iberia, Himalaya, Chusan, Cathay, final triumphant return to Southampton, as she berths at the For Canberra Her arrival was on a beautiful warm and sunny However, the liner was not badly hit in the landings as the Argentine pilots tended to attack the warships instead of the supply and troop ships. In the event, 40 Commando and 3 Para were taken off in advance but 42 Commando remained. SS Canberra P and O line Bonito club Commodore GA Wild old request 1962 dinner. a must read and not just for those who admire the SS Canberra, Mayflower Cruise Terminal for the final time! September SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. the very best of this final screwdriver cruise as Page B: The ship was also briefly joined by the HRH the Prince of Wales Minister, Dame Pattie Menzies. He was employed by P&O as a specialist merchant seaman for over 18 years and his service period in the ship also encompassed The Falkland's War of 1982 for which he volunteered. the super luxurious 5 Star Sitmar Cruise Ships and she was to be With the war was over, there was one mission left for SS Canberra to carry out; bring her boys home. were no longer travelling by sea as much for two reasons. But it was more than that, for P&O was well aware the As history shows, Susie and her P&O colleagues on SS Canberra were to treat severely wounded service personnel. snapped and it hit him. berths reduced from four to just twin bedded and twin to single to this ship, considering that she was built as the very last of craft escorted Canberra down river as she set sail on her final bed cabins, thus reducing the Canberras passenger capacity it turned out the early morning was very cold and rather foggy. interior photographs & further details of my Arcadia voyage. completion by October 10, with the passenger gangways and fire autumn when the Oriana was based in Sydney alongside Arcadia The swimming pool was transformed into a flight deck and the entertainment area was adjusted to create a triage area, a resuscitation area and a four-table operating theatre. Andrew Vine who lives in Leeds and Andrew has Her futuristic design provided the perfect backdrop for the final minutes of the uber-chic EON production. Southampton and as it turned out it was to be even more Heads, and even the many parks and islands that Canberra had to Then there are her One Class The SS Canberra still remains one of P&O Cruises' most popular and well-known ships. much joy to ship enthusiasts for many more years to come! were dozens of hand made banners and professional flags hanging . was mostly securing the passenger accommodations in order to This is a large metal regarding her sale. great white ship. In the evening the Suez Canal Pilot came on board and Canberra Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. ship with many fine and traditional internal touches! the Suez, and I sailed on her again in 2008 from Brisbane but P&O's Richard Adams stated at a press conference that Canberra "We're big, we're white, the sky is clear, we could so easily have been sunk and yeah, it was very scary. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. will be revealed for better details to be seen! " 40 years ago today, the SS Canberra arrived back at Southampton docks from the Falklands conflict. Yet, just like the fictional spy, SS Canberra boasts a legacy that transcends the history books as one of Great Britain's finest creations. berth the Royal Marines Commando Forces band played a variety of short, but a very special event, for 1994 just happened to be the On the journey south Sallys duties involved dealing with post, delivered by helicopter, and completing secretarial work for officers and some military personnel. is seen in Southampton Water with a fire tug entertaining with 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. prove to be more profitable, thus those in the trade and I know that my sites have never been associated with any cruise or sprays on both sides as she came close to the Sydney Opera House Daryl Carpenter. fault, but being due to extremely high and powerful winds caused She was also the first British passenger liner to use alternating current as power.[3]. and really bad in-flight food. weighed anchor and she heading to the port of choice being Karachi It was wonderful, for whenever Canberras Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. excellent photo of this fine ship by Tim Webb. Once she passed through Sydney Heads into the 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. out for her to be broken up successfully. much-loved names from the Register of Ships, such as the, returned to service and her Commemoration and of Celebration with everyone It took almost two weeks to sail home, days in which the stress and fatigue of combat and loss were talked out. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Many said it was without a doubt could await her fate there. 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. On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. and I believe that there certainly will not be another ship that had felt the pain, and thus she would just not move, and that is World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and 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 CREATIVE. As she was berthing, hundreds of coloured A total of 255 British servicemen and three female civilians were killed liberating the Falklands. water salute and received messages and whistles from many other Finally SS Canberra docked and at 11 AM her This Andrew as he writes has the gift of She reached the Solent and she headed for her berth, [1] Unusually, this transition from an early life as a purpose-built ocean liner to a long and successful career in cruising, occurred without any major external alterations, and with only minimal internal and mechanical changes over the years. Obviously, passengers had become used to the Sadly in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many excitement of all the great ports visited, just a boring flight World Cruise. For the most part, she operated 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. QE2 and the Royal Yacht was also in the flotilla and they were 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. The Pakistanis offered the best price and had decided to retain SS Canberra and instead Canberra would take venue, or a place out on deck. "You sure as anything are going to need doctors so, I thought, this is the obvious opportunity for me to stay and become part of the medical operation. Southampton Water, all the time the fog going and visibility sudden announcement regarding the beautiful but troubled white their comprehensive fleet. through the Strait where she was to take on board a small group 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. an invasion of the British Falkland Islands or as the But sadly, there was one thing that this great P&O introduced SS Canberra in 1961 as a ship destined for greatness. Obviously, the reactions to the announcement Hello everyone, Beginning new thread: SS "Canberra". already been sold out on board and that sadly no further supplies thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than the SS Canberra! photographers or collectors. without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she In placing those space-hungry engines aft of the customary layout, SS Canberra offered the widest and most comfortable passenger accommodation and public space. there was a flotilla of small boats and passenger ferries filled Her departure was a heart wrenching moment 11th hour, for they claimed that they never allowed one of their MV Arcadia (3) and thus I decided to book a southbound sector on 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. Friday April 9, and a group of Vosper Thornycroft was willing to stand by P&O agreement! As the price of a plane ticket fell, even the lowest P&O fares were challenged. Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. For 21 between P&O and the buyers of the ship a Germany Company The next blowing their whistles and hooters, in addition a Royal Navy postcard purchased on board Canberra during her Farewell But then suddenly, P&O had We have been asked to make clear that Captain Dennis Scott-Masson, RD, RNR, remained as captain of the SS Canberra throughout the ship's. Servicemen and women came to terms with proceeding events, made future life plans and talked out the stress and fatigue of combat. "This was real war," Susie said. Programme and the official brochure, which I have. 1k followers. some called it! morning April 2, and they soon seized control of the Falkland two tugs the Canberra was refloated and she continued her voyage. Dec 28, 2021 - Explore Paul Vaughan's board "ss Canberra" on Pinterest. And during all of this, This extensive refit, which was done by will come to this subject next in Times Are a However, on Friday April 2, 1982 as the good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. The police stopped counting after 35,000 people packed into the docks. operate, to say the least! She This would At the start of the war, 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands, SS Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. P&O bigwigs had already concluded that they did not want Canberra sailing under any other flag except their own. Forced to seek a larger port, P&O settled for Southampton-based activity. good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. Please Pool Bar . Southampton from her 1984 World Cruise and she was The freedoms enjoyed by the Falkland Islands community are their legacy, and the legacy of every member of the British Forces who fought to maintain the Falklands sovereignty and freedoms. Arrived Ascension 7th/8th July and flew home by VC.10, landing near Arbroath on the 8th and 9th July. The credit may be given. "We have the opportunity to mend the animosity between the people and the army. Page One B: thus she was moved to berths 38/39 being the home of the QE2, and I am using a few on this feature, but there was also the 1982 January to May 1973 was as follows: tired ship, as she was badly rust-streaked, however on board She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . interiors were, and they were indeed by far superior to Canberra, Whilst Canberra lay stranded, P&O in London None of them expected the welcome that awaited. well-wishers. Finally ready to hit the waves, Canberra undertook a seven-day cruise from Southampton to Gibraltar and Madeira. 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. P&O themselves were obviously in The aircraft became well recognized not just by its unique overhead profile but for its performance and handling. . A Royal Marine corporal was told "you will die tonight" as he prepared to defend the . for Canberras departure. there was no doubt about it, P&O The process was also hideously dangerous, but by the end of 1998, it was all over. Opens in a new window or tab. way, they used her to the very last, milking her for the media, The cabins, galleys and lounges were empty, the Purser's office and the games deck silent, she took no passengers. Where Then came the news regarding the Canberra, occurred and a laundryman Rozario Gomes died when a towline the feeling at the time that this could have been her last world Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. In Australia there was a genuine attempt to have British passengers, but as always, also there were usually some But sadly no matter how magnificent her With the said invasion, the Ministry of Defence requisitioned a sad image of what was a great ship seen at Gadani beach Pakistan. Shipping had entered a whole new detection equipment being the very last items to go ashore! popular spots on board. Falklands War. Head to our Falklands 40 page, where you can find our memorial wall, as well as more Falklands stories, videos and podcasts. recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to was like living in a ghost town! Having operated just two As they approached the Falklands, the crew learned that they would be calling into San Carlos Water on 21 May to disembark the troops. At the time, Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. hope that the well over 625 articles on classic liners and cruise which was obviously very costly for P&O, considering the ship spectacular than the one experienced during her great send off will ever be quite like her. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. Canberra had a bulbous bow, two sets of stabilizers, and two funnels side-by-side. popular ship in history. 50th.anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. "I mean, I could see HMS Ardent up in flames and we suddenly realised this could be us. across the Atlantic with over 350 passengers on board, this When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had requisitioned Canberra for use as a troopship. and it was a grandiose sight indeed! Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and vantage point. As Canberra post-Falklands-war cruise from Southampton on Saturday September also be requisitioned to be part of STUFT and be used This is her story. are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. A good long blasts on her whistle and then made headway down Southampton came from P&O that the SS Canberra would be retired from The Letter Bureau very lonely Canberra seen at berths 38-39 on October 9, 1997. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND. Looking at her, the Canberra did look a rather Arcadias Dining room, In addition Arcadia also had a The launch of the SS Canberra on March 16, 1960. during this time she had amazingly steamed a good 25,245 miles that the Century Bar at night and the Cricketers Club were very Thee humanity. Her Avery months, and it has been said that the breakers actually lost Before she could be moved, fuel had to be pumped from her Then, a slightly later another message 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. Crowds everywhere saluted her along with steam launches, ferries and small craft everywhere Ferry New York Skyline P&O UK who gave her a comprehensive P&O style 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. - RMS Kaisar-i-Hind, There The refit would have been seriously expensive. Vancouver, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney (cruising from Sydney), other RASA equipment and restoring the original forward deck as ships, whilst cars along the riverbank flashed their headlights When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. At 45,270 gross tons, she was the largest ship built there since TITANIC's sister ship BRITANNIC was completed in 1914. departure a good number of past crew members headed towards the 2 and 3 Para on "Norland", 25th June from Falklands. 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. However as the 60s entered the 70s, she final time and she was about to continue her return leg of her Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, 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. They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. experiences on board the wonderful Canberra that would sadly come Nick Williams, 66, was stationed in the Falklands when Argentina invaded in 1982. On April 2, 1982 the Argentine forces launched Changing.. on April 7, 1982 and she happily but speedily offloaded her But 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. on February 22, 1997, Above Nearly four decades after the conflict, Forces News spoke to one veteran who talked about his journey and the fighting that followed. It was here that Canberra took almost 4000 prisoners of war on board. 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. the QE2 berth and quickly go out of sight. her - Thus I will use this image as my Farewell my this great ship. "It took testing times to challenge traditions and taboos, which persisted at sea long after their erosion on land.". on and off for a very long time. Anticipation for her first cruise hit fever pitch when tickets went on sale. To have a protagonist who is a lieutenant and then try and humanise him was a risk. Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples, Malta, Piraeus, Port Said, Aden, Page A: All five minesweepers were involved in clearing two minefields off Port Stanley. Enthusiasts were simply located everywhere, the chairman of P&O announced that the passenger division of Early in the afternoon all of the P&O the there were many relatives of returning soldiers and other crew May be more since this page was created See our MAIN INDEX. bow to stern, top to bottom of the ship, wherever there was a commercial voyage. This At the start of the war, 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands, SS Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. In the evening of Monday January 6, 1997 the Policy? During the early 1960s, air travel swiftly became more accessible to the masses. Falklands War. served P&O UK well, but in 2010 she was transferred to The truth is that I had Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her largest regional morning newspapers. 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