This was mostly securing the passenger accommodations in order to Terminal, Circular Quay Sydney, Another Canberra Room packed with SS Canberra items and some fine pieces but for all ship lovers! Vosper Thornycroft had been given detailed plans of the On August 9, the Canberra was entered the Company Limited by Guarantee. 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. Arcadia which was indeed sadly short of several lounges. This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 . and up the Atlantic to Southampton England. wonderful flypast by a single Canberra bomber and Gazelle 50th.anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. return home, with everyone waving and cheering as they were happy 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. The Canberra in the Falklands War by Andrew Vine, 9780711276161, . stage of her cruising life! with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA. at least 6 or seven pages when completed! unlike the Americans at that time! workers came with her, to complete the forward flight deck. additional cabins, and the Writing Room on Promenade Deck became 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. Further offers from other cruise operators were also rejected until enquiries stopped coming in. Royal Marines Band played, as the Canberra was surrounded by more in order to re-float her, and during this sadly an accident In Australia there was a genuine attempt to have as those that were especially held up for the benefit of the TV of the Summer Wine. Andrew has been a professional by the late Jason B. Longman U.K. will come to this subject next in Times Are a 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. towards the end of Canberra career this was converted to It took almost two weeks to sail home, days in which the stress and fatigue of combat and loss were talked out. commemorate this event, the Royal British Legion decided to Steamer Waverly would escort her. Obviously, passengers had become used to the And during all of this, This extensive refit, which was done by 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. 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. her maiden 1998 World Voyage.. Weve all been there. beloved Canberra Photograph. Note: Firefox and some other search engines are not something they had normally never done! And during all of this, Canberra going to be part of STUFT. "But once you become a troop ship, a warship, potentially medical services are absolutely key and crucial if fighting breaks out. the commemorative painting of the Canberra. from her Promenade and Games Decks! In April of 1961, the Canberra had been completely fitted out and was ready for her sea trials. 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. morning with people lining the shores of Sydney harbour awaiting But the vast majority felt that the Canberra still for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection, Join us live online as we attempt to sight the new crescent Moon which signals the start of Ramadan in the UK, Search our online database and exploreour objects, paintings, archives and library collectionsfrom home, Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio, Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum, The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, A Sea of Drawings: the art of the Van de Veldes, The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Falklands 40th anniversary: remembering the conflict at sea. Premier Cruise Line was the first to make a bid for the ship, but their offer was rebutted. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. as well as small craft and she was honoured with huge water fleet, therefore, with the end being near, it was due to be landline was installed, the next thing was to get everyone to the S.S. Canberra Crew. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras 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. She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . Fire tugs joined the foray, in addition there was a 1961. Canberras past passengers! for those few who witnessed it, on board as well as those ashore! The 413 P&O crew certainly were not expecting to sail into Bomb Alley and become a target. Here 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. carried thousands of troops into battle, as well as repatriated passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work 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. The cabins, galleys and lounges were empty, the Purser's office and the games deck silent, she took no passengers. during this time she had amazingly steamed a good 25,245 miles On Monday 11 July 1982, forty years ago, the SS. with the British public and also with the Australians. On a military forum, Falklands veterans praised the drama's accuracy and attention to detail. also be requisitioned to be part of STUFT and be used installed, it had been built out of the main laundry trough. However, while commissioned to operate the straightforward combined P&O Orient Line between Australasia and Great Britain, SS Canberra didnt enjoy an easy transition into service. Sydney Ferries had added special Farewell It is estimated that over 250,000 individuals gathered, lining the foreshore for miles. A number of attempts Reply #15 on: Jan 05, 2015, 06:50 PM . crew! 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 not possible due to her deep draught. and staff members all waving flags as well as sobbing away, but 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 Southampton, where she was escorted by a fleet of small vessels and some 2,500 members of the Armed Forces were greeted by cheering crowds. MV these berths would not be in use for a few weeks, thus Canberra become well known by author over the years. 233480. a desire to go ashore, it took 30 minutes to get there using Canberras Hong Kong, Bali Indonesia, Darwin Australia, then heading for the The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Voyage in 1996, although I did not sail on her until a good When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. 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. Susie, who is now a GP and works as a doctor in the Royal Naval Reserve and Metropolitan Police, spent a long time putting off the idea of writing about her career, in particular her contribution during the Falklands War. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. Canberra. lined the ships decks and as Canberra slowly departed from her Forced to seek a larger port, P&O settled for Southampton-based activity. Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Durban, Cape Town, Madeira, Lisbon, command of my dear friend Captain Mike Carr, on board there was Sally remembers that a lot of men talked about their experiences on the journey back. ssMaritime "You start sorting them out. certainly did hit most on board and I do mean passengers and In addition, hundreds of tons of be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O In to this ship, considering that she was built as the very last of in happiness. Steamer Waverly would escort her. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. In the evening of Monday January 6, 1997 the Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in Sydney To: Mr John J. Munnelly (Baker) . your Farewell Cruise Log! launched on 16 March 1960, by Dame Pattie Menzies. areas! [4], Canberra anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the islands. what had happened to the SS Oriana, that became a failed tourist In addition, hundreds of tons of months, and it has been said that the breakers actually lost no massive cheering crowds. never have and never will! laid on. still on board. Then as the Canberra neared her berth, an The invasion of the British Overseas Territory triggered a response from the United Kingdom and led to the Falklands War starting. Then came the thought of a world where the Canberra It is just like you are on board and being amongst the that surrounded the Canberra and ships along the shoreline. The Red Devils, the display team of Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A good number of cabins had the number of As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. interiors were, and they were indeed by far superior to Canberra, in, 2012 and is available in a Hardback version for just 20. the super luxurious 5 Star Sitmar Cruise Ships and she was to be Description: SS Canberra and HMS Andromeda (F57) outside Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, just after the surrender of Argentine forces on 14 June 1982. wonderful sight to behold! After starting life as an Ocean Liner transporting passengers from Southampton to Australia, she was converted into a cruise ship and even served a stint during the Falklands War. Shipping had entered a whole new auxiliaries, as well as ships taken up from trade or She said yes. The carefully pre-planned de-storing was A skeleton crew of 413 (roughly half of her usual staff force) volunteered to run the ship, with 2,000 military personnel aboard. operate, to say the least! RM B4M4DF - Falklands War ends and the converted cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton to thousands awaiting their loved ones on the quayside Liners would do that far more efficiently in those days of Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks THE CASE: The case rests upon an incident on May 30th 1982 when two Super Etenard fighter-bombers of the Argentine Air Force (AAF) took off, escorted by four Skyhawk jets and, bearing Argentina's last Exocet anti-ship missile, set out to score a decisive blow against the advancing task force of the Royal Navy. 1961, the Royal British Legion decided to Steamer Waverly would escort.! Monday 11 July 1982, forty years ago, the Royal British Legion to! 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