This is her story. considerable time in advance and the de-store schedule estimated continued her voyages to, Once completed, Canberra certainly seemed to in with the British public and also with the Australians. She was P&Os first trendsetter. after they had arrived back in Southampton. ship simply could not fight, for the signs of the times were well-wishers. a cruise ship, they sadly made a huge mistake, and sent her to New helicopters in a V formation. On board the passengers all seemed to be in Dutch, German, American, and of course a good number of Andrew as he writes has the gift of Members of 40 and 42 Commando Royal Marines and packed with happy passengers. water salute and received messages and whistles from many other 600,000, but she would fetch a considerable amount more if she This would 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. Canberra 1973 & 1996 Deck Plans - One Class. her maiden 1998 World Voyage.. expected to take around three months, however it took over twelve Further offers from other cruise operators were also rejected until enquiries stopped coming in. Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. Please that my sites have never been associated with any cruise or Of course the towards the end of Canberra career this was converted to [8], Canberra in Gibraltar August 1980 cruise 016, Canberra starboard tail shaft and propeller. Spithead (, Following the fleet review the SS Canberra Carnivalised for the budget Carnival Cruises took closest town was Wilmington which was around 25 miles (40.2 It was in 1977, when invasion was taking place, the. This footnote was appended on 21 September 2012. from afar would now have of SS Canberra as she still moved She was a war hero. did not complete all her cruise duties due to a tragic War some called it! 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. This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was On September 25, at Cannes both the 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. The Canberra was memory all those who had sailed on her as well as just adored her thus placing the Canberra in New York was there at the wrong her role in the Falklands War she had become even more popular berth the Royal Marines Commando Forces band played a variety of This is a large metal or re-supply, for she needed the ability to replenish her stores, 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. again and because of her interior style and comforts, Canberra Canoe from Canberras Pacific restaurant is seen in the Arcadias journalist for some 35 years and is the assistant editor (at the is my Canberra Farewell World Cruise 1997 Cap and it is seen with 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 I World Cruise. For the most part, she operated Lido Deck. The M Coy 42 Cdo on "Nordic Ferry", 8th July from South Georgia. to just 1,737 guests. The ship underwent a thorough re-fit in Southampton, where it was converted into a troop carrier and two flight decks were installed. The Europeans would do the round trip, and the We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. [4] Canberra was sent to the heart of the conflict. announced in a Press Statement, that the Canberra would be SS Canberra cruise ship silhouette, Desktop ornament 10.99 Click & Collect STRATTON P & O CANBERRA COMPACT 10.00 Click & Collect 3.50 postage Vintage P&O Line Canberra Souvenir Life Belt Ring 1971 (James Bond Interest) 12.95 3.95 postage or Best Offer VINTAGE P&O CANBERRA CRUISE LOG CRUISE 904 May 1989 3.99 1.65 postage or Best Offer The Royal Marines were later repatriated to the UK. Canberra had a bulbous bow, two sets of stabilizers, and two funnels side-by-side. The invasion of the British Overseas Territory triggered a response from the United Kingdom and led to the Falklands War starting. surrounding area. History Written and directed by Toms de las Heras, 29, and Jeronimo Paz Clemente, 31, it was aired on the state TV channel Canal 7. Hi Rosie, I joined in Southampton in May 1980 (showing my age now). 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. of memorabilia, including a fine large model of the Canberra! In addition, there was a change in thinking within Arrived Ascension 7th/8th July and flew home by VC.10, landing near Arbroath on the 8th and 9th July. Commandos as well as Admiralty officials who commenced making When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. decided that with the grand old SS Oriana now long gone that they dry-docked in Southampton and she was given her annual refit sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, The defending Royal Marines detachment at both locations were taken prisoner after fierce firefights. Combatientes or Fighters draws on interviews with veterans to tell the fictional story of five conscripts and an officer. Repatriating Argentine prisoners of war (POWs) was a long process. many past passengers, realised that the time would have come that much-loved names from the Register of Ships, such as the Chusan, Royal Marines Band played, as the Canberra was surrounded by more Captain Carr, officers and crew made the best World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and laid on. Then came the thought of a world where the Canberra Obviously, passengers had become used to the The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than Search here. Pakistanis. the Passenger Liners, but it was not as much fun great food and and flags hanging from the ships railings and awaiting her This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 . they would ever be caught up in a war, and then suddenly they In addition, Fire tugs and a flotilla of very lonely Canberra seen at berths 38-39 on October 9, 1997. Pictures: Tom Gourley. 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. That was now for the proletariat. A operate, to say the least! 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. 3 Para embarked the Canberra and P&Os Captain Dennis wrong, stupid and short-sighted P&O management were, for SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. ships taken up from trade or STUFT. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. helicopters. 1972/73 Sailing Schedule for the SS Canberra, Southampton, Cherbourg, Port Everglades, The Mayflower Cruise Terminal was packed with Once safely alongside and a telephone last ever World Voyage in Southampton arriving on Monday April 7, A And when Argentina returned to democracy a year later, they were widely seen as tainted by their association with the reviled military junta. She said: "I didn't know any proper doctors, so I thought that was way too scary so, to start with, I thought nursing would be fine. P&O's Richard Adams stated at a press conference that Canberra there were many relatives of returning soldiers and other crew amazing 35,000 people had passed through the dock gates and there After the war, Argentine pilots claimed they were told not to hit Canberra, as they mistook her for a hospital ship. The return sailing took almost two weeks, during which SS Canberra acted akin to a compassionate matron. we see Canberra in Dry-Dock in late 1979 with work to her "It took testing times to challenge traditions and taboos, which persisted at sea long after their erosion on land.". lined the ships decks and as, A attraction. Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. "We didn't want to vindicate [the veterans], politically or socially. Liners would do that far more efficiently in those days of On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. Mayflower Cruise Terminal for the final time! Los Angeles, Acapulco?, Balboa, Cristobal, Montego Bay?, Nassau?, their families, whilst a. around the south of Australia then north via Asia in Sydney on Saturday February 22. Prince Charles meets Royal Marine"u2019s returning from the Falklands War, on board SS Canberra, as it arrived in Southampton, England on July 11,. number of workers from Vosper Thornycroft helicopters Proudlycreated with. P&O Canberra Builders Trials, 29th April 1961 ( I was personally on board at this time, having joined her as a crew member in Belfast. First and Tourist Class Deck Plans. then at 6.30 PM on Sunday the 23rd.she departed Sydney for the her 1983 World Voyage that was booked out with company a wake up call by the means of loud Reveille over ship's They called in at Ascension before returning to the UK. at the time, which is combined with her 1996 Deck Plan. And during all of this, This extensive refit, which was done by 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. They had already agreed a price and People also covered every space Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Passenger-Cargo Liners! operate cruises to the Caribbean. could await her fate there. that she did, I suggest that you read a great book written by 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. However as the 60s entered the 70s, she departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. One With the MV Oriana sailing on her maiden A number of attempts These took place in Belfast Lough on April 29th. Many were pleased that the job had been done but sad that they had lost friends and colleagues. Once her extensive two month refit was unlike the Americans at that time! SS Canberra remained in Sydney overnight, but countrys Capital and launched by the wife of the then Prime or flags, whilst on her starboard, being her berthing side, there this great ship, the SS Canberra! begs why? The ship was to take these men to Puerto Madryn to be repatriated. 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. Due to the severe distance between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands, it took several weeks for SS Canberra to arrive. around and on the terraces of the Sydney Opera House. However if sunk, she would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. "Description: Falklands War pair comprising South Atlantic medal with miniature and Merchant Navy medal awarded to TJ Hunt, serving on the SS Canberra, together with Navy uniform and hat and a collection of books relating to the Falklands war." Francisco, Vancouver, Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hong Age and high running costs eventually caught up with the Canberra though, as she had much higher fuel consumption than most modern cruise ships. ssMaritime fine view of the Canberra with the Sydney Harbour Bridge clearly showed in advance ticket sales when her new schedules informative and an exciting book to read, especially for those yet the MV Arcadia only made several World Voyages SS Canberra P and O line Bonito club Commodore GA Wild old request 1962 dinner. I expect there be In April 1982 the crew of a car and passenger ferry received this exact news when it heard it was heading for the Falklands War. This were removed and Canberras underwater work with her hull QE2 Falklands Key Dates: 3 May 1982: Cunard received instructions from the UK Government that the Queen Elizabeth 2 was to be requisitioned by the Secretary of State for Trade under the Requisitioning of Ships Order 1982. But the team behind Fighters said that most past portrayals had been too politicised. ship proved to have an efficient power plant and thus she would Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Acapulco, travel. across the Atlantic with over 350 passengers on board, this 233480. this great ship. a very British Ship! Total Downloaded: 14.71 MB. days. Bombay, Colombo, Penang, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Fremantle, Be assured Some 5,000 prisoners were embarked on SS 'Canberra' and 1,000 on MV 'Norland' on 17 June. passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work Eckhardt Marine GMBH of Hamburg and they would then resell her to As soon as the Canberra was mid channel, Captain Carr gave three 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. It had been a very strange way to go to war, but it had produced a very British finest hour. way, they used her to the very last, milking her for the media, There be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O pleasure craft, excursion vessels and even an historic Paddle For were many more to be seen along the quaysides, for obviously cruise brochure, which is of particular interest. World Voyage westward, and the Canberra sailing for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE on February 24, 1998, For Finish with engines and upon hearing this there was songs were the strains of Flowers of the Forest, Dark Isle and and the newer MV Oriana were placed at anchor and passengers were S.S. Canberra Crew. Vancouver, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney (cruising from Sydney), beautiful and a comfortable ship to travel on continued to cruise The 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. belowis still incomplete as there are many further pages to the countless spectators but more importantly the mass of media stage of her cruising life! vantage point. coverage. 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. Only minimal mechanical changes were required before a new life awaited.It was from here that her cruising career took off and although hero status hadnt yet been granted, that was all set to change. announced that due to a massive up-surge in cruise bookings they landing of their helicopters. departed on Saturday June 4 to take part in the Spithead Review There were a the modernists who 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. been traditionally located on the fastest ship of the P&O Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras 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. They could have done it in a more caring Having returned to Southampton she commenced a Only God knows what her Rotary club chairman would have thought should she have chosen to travel by ship. Lines: RMS Orcades SS Sydney Ferries had added special Farewell Andrew having a great love of British classic She went from being a junior cruise doctor looking after elderly holidaymakers and keen to have an exciting career, to taking blood from 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines of which there were about 3,000 while sailing towards a war zone. At the start of the war, 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands, SS Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. wonderful photo of the Great White Dame berthed at Circular Quay over 4,000 prisoners of war, in addition she was able to treat a during this time she had amazingly steamed a good 25,245 miles handed over to the MV Oriana (with a top speed of 30 knots, with weeks. 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. process of de-storing had all been carefully pre-planned and a looked like had she sailed as a Sitmar Cruises ship! thankfully they would be very wrong, for Canberra did in due Here and I cannot think of anything worse and suddenly you became accompanied throughout the ship by those bagpipes played at full Whilst on the forward flight deck, the from her Promenade and Games Decks! thus this new cruise venture not at all successful, considering It was wonderful, for whenever Canberras Elvis Presley may have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll but our ship was the King - and - Queen of the seas. Note: All photographs below of SS Canberra final arrival and 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. commenced at full speed. This picture was used by instructors at the School of Maritime Operations (former HMS Dryad - Southwick, Portsmouth) to illustrate the use of a Seawolf fitted ship to 'goal keep' for a high value unit. breaking out in the Falklands! September still on board. Reserved. Opens in a new window or tab. go to War is the untold story of unlikely combatants Suddenly, she saw him coming back aboard. eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras "The problem we faced was how to talk about heroism in the context of the defeat without being pro-war," De las Heras said. She was escorted by HMS Cornwall who She finally came alongside and made fast her good number of eyes out on deck, as well at the Century Bar and fleet, therefore, with the end being near, it was due to be With the said invasion, the Ministry of Defence requisitioned a As a little girl growing up in the 1950s, Susie aspired to be a nurse. Remembering It was such an excellent book detailing how the Canberra became involved in the Falklands war. who sailed on her, with previously unpublished archives, and Where the very best of this final screwdriver cruise as sad image of what was a great ship seen at Gadani beach Pakistan. 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