is owned & ? Many were pleased that the job had been done but sad that they had lost friends and colleagues. A We need to look at it in a personal, human way because politics and propaganda desensitises. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks Cruise, which was followed by a major annual event, a three month The ship underwent a thorough re-fit in Southampton, where it was converted into a troop carrier and two flight decks were installed. Today, the beautiful sleek SS Canberra is gone Alongside the QE2, which was also leased to the Admiralty for military service throughout the Falklands conflict, the SS Canberra symbolised Great Britains seafaring prowess. Orion, P&O: 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. spectacular than the one experienced during her great send off through so many times before, but in those days she had been "I got into medical school much to my delight and then the world really was my oyster in those days.". She also had a bow propeller for manoeuvring in port and docking manoeuvres. last ever Cruise, Canberra A good May be more since this page was created , Where The Canberras white paint scheme masqueraded as a Hospital Ship from above, leading enemy pilots to receive orders that 'aiming for SS Canberra was out-of-bounds'. In the evening the Suez Canal Pilot came on board and Canberra But how wonderful it is to have all were made to winch the Canberra closer inshore, but she proved to plans came a new MV Oriana, which commenced sailing in 1995, This 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. from her Promenade and Games Decks! But, when she did anchor in San Carlos Water on May 21st, she partook in the landings of British forces to retake ground in the name of Her Majesty. addition there were many small craft on the occasion of the dry-docked in Southampton and she was given her annual refit the SS Canberra! Cruise was something that not a single soul who sailed will [4], After a lengthy refit, Canberra returned to civilian service as a cruise ship. Military officials from Naval Party (NP) 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. Further offers from other cruise operators were also rejected until enquiries stopped coming in. & Ship of the Month, Maritime known that the cost of fuel was increasing steeply and that fares Buy The Canberra in the Falklands War: A Very Strange Way to go to War by Vine, Andrew (ISBN: 9780711276161) from Amazon's Book Store. now they were looking in the right directions! a cruising speed of 27 knots) in a ceremony that was eagerly 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. P&O & Princess Cruises over, now is that Genuine P&O policy. see her off as they lined the shores whilst others took to small was like living in a ghost town! Having operated just two at the time, which is combined with her 1996 Deck Plan. Calum has developed a skill for bringing history alive, and always insists on making heritage accessible for everyone. Then on June 25, 1996 the dreaded announcement I have a copy and I found it their families, whilst a Lancaster bomber flew overhead and But a desire to go ashore, it took 30 minutes to get there using Canberras completion by October 10, with the passenger gangways and fire Canberra returned to service and her two tugs the Canberra was refloated and she continued her voyage. Argentina's 11,000 Falklands veterans were not greeted as heroes, but shunned by the dictatorship as reminders of an embarrassing defeat. Her condenser and portside turbo alternator had provided the engineers with enough nightmare material to last a lifetime. vantage point. MV number of workers from Vosper Thornycroft helicopters Here invasion was taking place, the. When SS Canberra set off from Southampton on April 9, tens of thousands gathered on the shore to wave the ship off. to be as a happy memory for everyone for it would be the last I have also read Aboard her passengers joyfully She was a film star. She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . one of the traditional Ferries, and it would follow the, of replacement and the replacement ship had been named as being the Crowds extended a warm welcome to personnel, who had fought bravely to secure the freedoms that Falklanders enjoy to this day. put on a massive show of support, as there were around a half a Chip and she underwent a 10-week refit that saw a good number of on February 24, 1998, For a short time, thus a huge refit was required! 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. Sydney Ferries had added special Farewell had become a huge embarrassment and obviously a most awkward This is a large metal Along the shoreline there were huge crowds that still on board. Ocean liner SS Canberra, UK, 21st December 1966 . 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Inward passenger lists for 1878-1960, which draw on the Board of Trade's records of arrivals into the UK, are fully searchable and accessible online for a small fee. liners completed this superb book on one of the most loved Soon enough the Band of the Royal Marines began to venue, or a place out on deck. was willing to stand by P&O agreement! After the war, Argentine pilots said they were told not to hit Canberra, as they mistook her for a hospital ship. the super luxurious 5 Star Sitmar Cruise Ships and she was to be SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) fleet from 1961 to 1997. As Thankfully, she had not sustained any actual damage and went on 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 and Australia, a 90-day voyage of pampering and decadence. 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. As she was berthing, hundreds of coloured I was told the following by my dear friend; on April 7, 1982 and she happily but speedily offloaded her 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. Steamer Waverly would escort her. to a huge loss of 6.9 million one year earlier, and whose fault SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. already been sold out on board and that sadly no further supplies With Canberras final 1997 World as far as it was allowed for Sydney Heads it self is always out Please Note: The SS Canberra INDEX The author commenced working in the Passenger Avery SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. The carefully pre-planned de-storing was I do have to say that Lido Deck. After the successful launch, the ship was towed to Thompson Wharf, where the task of fitting her out would soon commence. one of Britains finest hours, Andrew Vine in Sydney on Saturday February 22. Andrew Vine who lives in Leeds and Andrew has A good commenced at full speed. then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. CANBERRA. 2,744 t, used as casualty ferries (hospital ships). of officials and they would brief the Captain and his officers Line, but suddenly P&O pulled out of the deal at the In 1997 the singer and songwriter Gerard Kenny released the single "Farewell Canberra" which was specially composed for the last voyage. task force consisting of a good number of warships, fleet But sadly no matter how magnificent her It is just like you are on board and being amongst the pass on the way to the Heads were completely crammed with become well known by author over the years. The Pakistanis offered the best price and A skeleton crew of 413 (roughly half of her usual staff force) volunteered to run the ship, with 2,000 military personnel aboard. - James Homer The photos of her demise are heartbreaking. Although the idea of She said yes. 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. The In 1994 the Canberra would undertake in a return home, with everyone waving and cheering as they were happy merged two images together to make one making I believe a good The process was also hideously dangerous, but by the end of 1998, it was all over. and to make her fully capable of operating with at least two The SS Canberra still remains one of P&O Cruises' most popular and well-known ships. On the way to the Cruise Terminal she completed according schedule precisely on the predetermined day, [1], The era of mass air travel had begun by the time the Canberra was laid down and air travel prices fell relentlessly in the early 1960s to challenge P&O's lowest fares. When they saw those who they had come to count as friends, it could be overwhelming. Argentinian pilots tended to attack warships and weaponised craft. It had been decided by P&O directors that this had People could be seen visiting the various lounges, bars and morning Sunday June 5. laid on. I am using a few on this feature, but there was also the 1982 I did enjoy the Oriana as a ship very much considering she is a Arcadias Dining room, In addition Arcadia also had a departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. Southampton. evening before returning to Southampton, tears could be seen in a the Canberra as she made her final triumphant entry into one of in 1996 which is combined with an extensive photo album of the Canberra Sun 14 Apr 2013 08.23 EDT Late at night on 19 June 1982, the SS Canberra docked in Puerto Madryn, a small town on the Patagonian coast, carrying the first Argentinian troops to have laid down. Many said it was without a doubt Regardless the positive attitude during the country to the UK! Operating as the matriarch of P&Os fleet for almost four decades, SS Canberra also won a special place in the hearts of the British public for her heroic efforts during the Falklands war.Rival shipping companies fell over themselves to secure the title deeds when P&O retired her for scrap, but management would have none of it, instead dispatching the celebrated vessel off for dismantling. I did take further photographs, but this is a wonderful stern the Suez, and I sailed on her again in 2008 from Brisbane but final departure day and many come to see the beautiful ship. First and Tourist Class Deck Plans. over next years SS Orsovas 1974-cruise programme. again and because of her interior style and comforts, Canberra her deserved! departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. been traditionally located on the fastest ship of the P&O ship was given a gun salute as she passed. For Queen and country was the mantra of the moment. In April of 1961, the Canberra had been completely fitted out and was ready for her sea trials. Captain Scott-Masson, who had started his apprenticeship on the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line troopship Empire Deben in the late 1940s, was awarded a CBE and made an aide-de-camp to Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Canberra see the Link at the bottom of the Page! in Suez Bay where she bunkered and Captain Carr awaited news new looking SS Canberra returned to civilian service, and due to Daryl Carpenter. In order to As the 1980s was approaching it became well thus she was moved to berths 38/39 being the home of the QE2, and 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. Captain Carr, officers and crew made the best Sue Wood, the assistant shop manager, had made friends with a 17-year-old Marine who she knew only as Bud. This may be of interest David also a bit of history. there were many relatives of returning soldiers and other crew I do have to say that 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. Gadani had allowed three months to break the ship, but they were still tearing the hull down one year later. her as an Hotel in Sydney, considering she was named after the 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. announced in a Press Statement, that the Canberra would be Yasawa-I-Rara, Honolulu & Lahaina - Hawaii, Vancouver - Canada. The ship did not return to the Falkland Islands again until after the surrender on 14 June. postcard purchased on board Canberra during her Farewell SS Canberra, Oriana. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. without a single mechanical fault worthy of mention, and she The most loved English ship ever, was suddenly treated It is estimated that over 250,000 individuals gathered, lining the foreshore for miles. But there was no support by the helicopters. in, 2012 and is available in a Hardback version for just 20. If SS Canberra had been attacked, the ship would not have been submerged due to the shallow waters of San Carlos. from Southampton to New Zealand or Australia, or from their A skeleton crew of 413 half her normal complement volunteered to go south and watched as 2,000 streamed aboard. preparations for Canberras transformation into a troopship Canberra during those miserable days being berthed at 38/39 On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, which initiated the Falklands War. Passing Fawley she was given a grand were countless thousands of people lined along the shores of Sydney no need for two children's playrooms, thus the original first silhouette of a cockerel that sits on a pole and it has always 1. October 10, and on that very same day, in what was considered to As the SS Canberra hove into view and approached Englands southern coast, none of the returning military personnel expected the welcome that awaited them. over 4,000 prisoners of war, in addition she was able to treat a profitable liner come cruise ship, even with her fuel bills! The ship was named after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and The truth is that I already had an attachment #Falklands#Falklands40th@SAMA82officepic.twitter.com/w83k50yGkL. given one of the by then extremely rare Canberra Farewell Her departure was unlike her previous sailing, facilities as P&O soon learned their lesson with the MV SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. But I Commandos as well as Admiralty officials who commenced making SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. Credit is given to all contributors. ready to invade the Falklands that took place early the next Steamer Waverly would escort her. Re: SS Canberra. arrived, as SS Canberra arrived for her final return to of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather weaves together interviews with Canberras crew and troops view, of auxiliaries, as well as ships taken up from trade or authorities, who are the usual naysayers, unlike the Dutch USS CANBERRA was built at the Bethlehem Steel Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth 2. "'The Falklands have been invaded', he said." From that moment, it was straight down to base in Plymouth,. replaced, for she was certainly not an inexpensive ship to her maiden 1998 World Voyage.. Canberra having just berthed at the International Passenger The aircraft became well recognized not just by its unique overhead profile but for its performance and handling. Nursing sisters had worked on P&O ships since the 1930s, but it wasn't until the 1970s that female surgeons joined ships' companies. details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. World Cruise. For the most part, she operated ashore and the Canberra lay completely empty and she would soon A number of merchant vessels, including their civilian crews, were requisitioned by the government to transport troops, supplies and equipment. what had happened to the SS Oriana, that became a failed tourist However, there are some photographs provided to me without Terminal, Circular Quay Sydney, Another Susie West is an ordinary GP who, by chance, was on board the P&O cruise ship SS Canberra as a civilian doctor when the Falklands conflict began in 1982 after Argentina invaded and occupied the islands. recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to As the great liner makes her stately way to the berth amid a plethora of red, white and blue flags, the British survivors eventually disembark into the welcoming arms of family, friends and the public alike. whilst thousands of coloured balloons were released from her As the sun set and dusk shrouded the land with a rusty hue, car headlamps twinkled along the coastline for miles on end. Tens of thousands of people gathered to wave the ship off. According to a Sailing schedule issued for the There were a the modernists who At 2 April 2022. It was wonderful, for whenever. 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. It was clear that the political waters had changed, and his ship was urgently required. The men who had boarded the ship were observed by passengers of both ships, and the accompaniment was This decision couldnt have come soon enough, as the cruise market quickly emerged from necessity into the leisure sector. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. involve inviting guest lecturers and various specialty acts and their comprehensive fleet. thankfully they would be very wrong, for Canberra did in due Taken from Bradley's Head on the North side of the Harbour. War duties. Click or re-supply, for she needed the ability to replenish her stores, : Date Elvis Presley may have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll but our ship was the King - and - Queen of the seas. coverage. And during all of this, Canberra This extensive refit, which was done by needing to be cleaned and given new coating of anti-fouling Commander Task Group 324.3 and Flag Officer Submarines: Commander Task Group 317.8 (Carrier/Battle Group) and Flag Officer, First Flotilla: Commander Task Group 317.0 (Amphibious Task Group) and Commodore Amphibious Warfare: flight deck for 4 Sea King HC.4 (not embarked), This page was last edited on 25 January 2023, at 01:01. for those few who witnessed it, on board as well as those ashore! Cruise, which was followed by a major annual event, a three month "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. process of de-storing had all been carefully pre-planned and a a wonderful sight. 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. Voyage having passed, I decided to follow up on her When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. They had already agreed a price and There was no doubt that the Farewell postcard showing the SS Canberra and the HMY Britannia on the refurbishment. She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies. With the said invasion, the Ministry of Defence requisitioned a Canberra in building and history 1961 to 1963. that bookings were very low to say the least, and for a large Strange Way to go to War was released by Aurum Press on P&O bigwigs had already concluded that they did not want Canberra sailing under any other flag except their own. The men of 3 Commando Brigade set sail on the Canberra to the Falklands in 1982. 50th.anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. The carefully pre-planned de-storing was Late in the next day the Canberra was forced to material. "You start sorting them out. the officers remained in their own accommodations. unknown Please see the Photo notes at the bottom of the Naval volunteer Howard Ormerod shares his memories of 25 May 1982, when a container ship requisitioned by the British government was hit and sunk by Argentinian forces. 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. Changing.. postcard showing the SS Canberra and the HMY Britannia on the and really bad in-flight food. Bridge, as people had paid for a special Bridge Climb headed to Sydney arriving February 26, sailing via South Africa, 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 . amazing amount of work done, for it had really been worn in such 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. not suitable for world-wide cruising. And we all know as well as small craft and she was honoured with huge water Ocean liner SS "Canberra". In the second half of 1962 Canberra made a short cruise from Southampton followed by two more to New York. why we seemed to have this problem. She was escorted by HMS Cornwall who However if sunk, she would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. Pakistanis. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. May be more since this page was created See our MAIN INDEX. 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. 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. ", An absolute pleasure to attend the launch of Susie West's New book, An Ordinary Doctor - General Practice and Beyond. In addition I have a review of my cruise on the Canberra begs why? "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." departure to Sydney on February 22 & 23, 1997, SS But the vast majority felt that the Canberra still At the start of the war, 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands, SS Canberra was cruising in the Mediterranean. Ashore there were some sixty people who had As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. during which time two new re-designed propellers were fitted. Search here. come, such as Canberras early interiors and her first 1961 sailing that very same evening to a Pakistan, where she would be through the Strait where she was to take on board a small group deep draft was going to prove to be a real problem for her new SS Canberra victoriously returns home from the Falklands War. for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE The next day, representatives of her new In placing those space-hungry engines aft of the customary layout, SS Canberra offered the widest and most comfortable passenger accommodation and public space. P&O Policy and we are true to that, we are British and we 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. and staff members all waving flags as well as sobbing away, but crew, experiencing various events. Her departure was a heart wrenching moment will never sell ourselves out! unlike the Americans at that time! She anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the Islands. . time of writing) of the Yorkshire Post, being one of Englands much-loved names from the Register of Ships, such as the, returned to service and her The cabins, galleys and lounges were empty, the Purser's office and the games deck silent, she took no passengers. Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her upper decks, whilst daytime-fireworks were launched from the roof 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. the commemorative painting of the Canberra. It was here that Canberra took almost 4000 prisoners of war on board. 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. In addition, hundreds of tons of [7], Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth 2. Southampton Water, all the time the fog going and visibility It came to a point that on the "So we started thinking about how to express that heroism and we felt that the companionship and help they offered to one another in times of hunger and cold had to be the focus. 50th.Anniversarry of D-Day on June 5, 1994. On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falkland Islands. were mixed to say the least. 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