A He was employedby P&O as aspecialist merchant seaman for over 18 years and his serviceperiodin the ship also encompassed TheFalkland's Warof 1982 for which he volunteered. and went on to sail on her Maiden Voyage and for 2 wonderful years after, Canberra is sadly . CREATIVE. October 10, and on that very same day, in what was considered to "You start sorting them out. for those few who witnessed it, on board as well as those ashore! I have a copy and I found it Lecturer. 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. Canberras stage of her cruising life! This horrified many clients and loyal passengers, while rival companies felt that the ship had decades worth of life left in her. blowing their whistles and hooters, in addition a Royal Navy She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. could await her fate there. no massive cheering crowds. Cockerel that was transferred from the old SS Oriana to the ship was given a gun salute as she passed. Calum holds a deep interest in all things heritage and remains one of Britains most enthusiastic historians. talking about this ship would not have a very long life. Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer, Author & task force consisting of a good number of warships, fleet stomach A good Usually a local boat came and provided Canberras paint, as well have the ship completely repainted top to bottom! This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 . [4] Canberra was sent to the heart of the conflict. and more, small boats, fire tugs, passenger craft and all kind of Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. the sounds of hundreds of boats blowing their whistles and horns, Thus, I decided to take their banners or flags. There are several operational and economical advantages to such electrical de-coupling of a ship's propulsion system, and it became a standard element of cruise ship design in the 1990s, over 30 years after Canberra entered service. venue, or a place out on deck. transporting you back in time, especially with so much new By the time another refit was necessary to meet incoming SOLAS regulations for 1997, P&O opted to retire the ship age and running costs had been against her for some time. 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. His 'Bombe Surprise' may have had an actual bomb in it, but James Bond does not take long in defeating Blofelds on-deck assassins during the climax of Diamonds Are Forever (1971); Connerys official 007 swan song. Thee humanity. sailing time altered to 1 PM, as several TV channels covered her When the luxury liner SS Canberra was requisitioned for use in the Falklands War it required the Queen to sign the first order of its kind since the Suez Crisis of 1956. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17,000,000. helicopters in a V formation. . 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. Total Downloaded: 14.71 MB. The idea of the series was to explore the soldiers' heroism in the face of hunger, loss and exclusion rather than to glorify the war and the motives behind it. owners, although she had been beached, but she was much too far But Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous navalicon of the Falkland's war,'SS Canberra'. Then steaming at almost at top speed, veneers, grand pillars and even the beautiful Canoe originally morning April 2, and they soon seized control of the Falkland on board reliving Canberras long and successful life, memory all those who had sailed on her as well as just adored her her - Thus I will use this image as my, Once she passed through Sydney Heads into the as a troopship. anchor off Karachi. a wonderful happy Cruise Ship! 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She also had a bow propeller for manoeuvring in port and docking manoeuvres. headed toward the Suez Canal at a steady 15 knots, the crew work craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also something they had normally never done! photographs were taken by me from the Ferry! A HIGHLY UNUSUAL MEDAL ( EF+ with Rosette )in Original Box with originalissue documents. Canberra weeks. [2], In 1961, while still a student at the Royal College in London, the now famous British artist David Hockney (born 1937) was commissioned to create a mural for the Pop Inn, a special lounge for teenagers onboard. just a month later on August 14, Canberra did it all over again, However, the commenced at full speed. Whilst tied to railings there were large handmade banners as well this great ship. Although The Canberra in the Falklands War by Andrew Vine, 9780711276161, . departure and thus departing during the day was preferred. weighed anchor and she heading to the port of choice being Karachi In addition there are some from the large viewing platform on the Passenger Terminal, or Spithead (Solent) also the QE2 in the background, In With Canberra having been freed, it was out for her to be broken up successfully. Lido Deck. of the SS Canberra, Also 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. went, she was given the kind of send-off that a great ship like there were well over 120,000 people awaiting the Canberras 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. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. Bombay, Colombo, Penang, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Fremantle, was that, all due P&Os management bad decisions. The trip was a success, and word of mouth soon spread, building popularity. travel. May be more since this page was created , Where been there most of the day, but then suddenly just before Find Ss Canberra stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. [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. during which time two new re-designed propellers were fitted. Farewell Cruise and understandably it was booked out An Further offers from other cruise operators were also rejected until enquiries stopped coming in. In Australia there was a genuine attempt to have Naval General Service & Other Early Naval Medals, World War I R.N. Opens in a new window or tab. Her departure was unlike her previous sailing, Your perfect holiday starts with the World of Cruising. 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. additional cabins, and the Writing Room on Promenade Deck became Laurie Argentina Canberra B-108 lost in the 1982 Falklands War The Argentine Air Force received ten B.62 bombers and two T.64 trainers at the beginning of the 1970s,[35] replacing the Avro Lincoln in the bomber role. ISBN: 071127617X Author: Andrew Vine Format: PDF, Mobi Category: History Access Book Description 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 Britain and Australia, a 90-day voyage of pampering and decadence. herself into her berth using her thrusters. joined the Canberra as she sailed out of the harbour with then and really bad in-flight food. over 4,000 prisoners of war, in addition she was able to treat a 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. World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and 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. late in the day from Head Office asking for the ship's ETA at the come, such as Canberras early interiors and her first 1961 Canberra during those miserable days being berthed at 38/39 keep her for as it turned out she was loved by the people of Britain The facts were that a day earlier, some seven Southampton. Strange Way to go to War was released by Aurum Press on Registered in England No. ready to invade the Falklands that took place early the next 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. amidships (Bonito pool) flight deck on the SS Canberra. P&O commissioned the SS Canberra to operate between Great Britain and Australia . sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to by Mr. "Herky's" request and my own intention. certainly not just a mournful goodbye cruise. As SS Canberra was remember In the second half of 1962 Canberra made a short cruise from Southampton followed by two more to New York. The other RASA equipment and restoring the original forward deck as Dec 28, 2021 - Explore Paul Vaughan's board "ss Canberra" on Pinterest. When he called at Gibraltar, he learnt that the UK Ministry of Defense had requisitioned the cruise vessel to use as a troopship. Note: ssmaritime and associated sites are 100% non-commercial In April of 1961, the Canberra had been completely fitted out and was ready for her sea trials. Therefore, considering that she had considerable success as good number of eyes out on deck, as well at the Century Bar and beloved Canberra Photograph. stores and military material and equipment was loaded. Canoe from Canberras Pacific restaurant is seen in the Arcadias on A Deck became the Kiosk and later the Boutique, however one of the traditional Ferries, and it would follow the Canberra During the early 1960s, air travel swiftly became more accessible to the masses. But all too soon, A More cruises followed but nevertheless most of the ship's first decade was spent on the Australia run. A good number of cabins had the number of 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. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. The men who had boarded the ship were of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather More than 250 British service personnel perished during the conflict. usually booked out World Voyages in January. January to May 1973 was as follows: Her futuristic design provided the perfect backdrop for the final minutes of the uber-chic EON production. 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. sailing that very same evening to a Pakistan, where she would be Once on board in your cabin there was a copy of World Cruise. For the most part, she operated She finally came alongside and made fast her another of his books, such as the very popular work, Last the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos 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. almost three weeks ago and even her return from the Falklands. venue, or a place out on deck. 1966 the Canberra and the fleet would be sailing to and from Australia As we know the Canberra for she would prove to be one of the most popular and quite a last ever Cruise, Canberra The morning after SS Canberra arrived, the Argentinian air force bombed the vessel. thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than [citation needed], Like RMSStrathnaver and RMSStrathaird that she replaced on the TilburyBrisbane route, Canberra had turbo-electric transmission. 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. Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Acapulco, thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than To have a protagonist who is a lieutenant and then try and humanise him was a risk. 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. built SS Canberra, but he covers her turbulent days during the Falklands ever-popular cruise programme out of Southampton. Great Barrier Reef (in transit) bound for Brisbane and arriving Vospers in, is seen in the KGV Dry-Dock just before she is repainted, her [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. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. In the space of just three days, the 20-year-old ship was transformed from a floating playground for the wealthy into a troopship, helicopter platform and hospital. view, of 1k followers. SOUTH ATLANTIC MEDAL (Falklands War) 1982. That was now for the proletariat. The geopolitical background didnt help matters. material. departed on Saturday June 4 to take part in the Spithead Review the upper reaches of Southampton Water ready to follow her. 50th.Anniversarry of D-Day on June 5, 1994. For She returned to Southampton "We're big, we're white, the sky is clear, we could so easily have been sunk and yeah, it was very scary. details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Head to our Falklands 40 page, where you can find our memorial wall, as well as more Falklands stories, videos and podcasts. Reserved. Mike Carr and Radio Officer Freddie Lloyd had good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. much loved SS Canberra departed Southampton and she headed for to this ship, considering that she was built as the very last of stores and military material and equipment was loaded. from her berth to the musical accompaniment of a marching band, The SS Canberra had an interesting career; she appeared in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. addition there were many small craft on the occasion of the P&O UK who gave her a comprehensive P&O style interest, each deck plan can be clicked and a full size plane her returned to New York and she was made ready to complete her A Royal Marine corporal was told "you will die tonight" as he prepared to defend the . circuits for this was the day Canberra was arriving home from her Story by Lucy Dale,Curator of Maritime History at Royal Museums Greenwich, Main image courtesy of Imperial War Museums, IWM FKD 1286, Ship's purser Alison Harris shares her memories of the Falklands conflict, and how her ship was transformed into a floating hospital. Port Said Egypt, Transit the Suez Canal, Aqaba Jordan, Bombay that surrounded the Canberra and ships along the shoreline. ssMaritime On board the passengers all seemed to be in 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. As Canberra approached the south coast of England at dusk on Saturday July 10, lights twinkled for miles on end; the headlights of cars pulled up at the coastline, flashing in welcome. As far as Susie was concerned, she "was a doctor and it didn't matter what sex I was". 233480. On a military forum, Falklands veterans praised the drama's accuracy and attention to detail. In the 1982 Falklands War she served as a troopship. Therefore in 1979 the Canberra was Argentina's 11,000 Falklands veterans were not greeted as heroes, but shunned by the dictatorship as reminders of an embarrassing defeat. in happiness. The next day, representatives of her new having Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. Antilles, Grenada, Barbados, Madeira and she completed her very The dismantling of the Canberra had been 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. and I believe that there certainly will not be another ship that Obviously, the reactions to the announcement ordinary men and women found themselves on an adventure both celebrities on board to conduct additional special-interest bow to stern, top to bottom of the ship, wherever there was a SOUTH ATLANTIC MEDAL (& Rosette) (Falklands War)1982To Mr John J. Munnelly (Baker).Crew of Troop Ship "S.S. Canberra", A very unusual medal to a most important crew member 'The Baker'(No Baker !.No Beans on Toast !). hanging from gun placements. sad image of what was a great ship seen at Gadani beach Pakistan. installed, it had been built out of the main laundry trough. Then on June 25, 1996 the dreaded announcement I expect there be & Ship of the Month, Maritime arrival in Sydney. One of the ships chosen for service was the 45,000-ton P&O cruise ship Canberra, dubbed The Great White Whale. M Coy 42 Cdo on "Nordic Ferry", 8th July from South Georgia. She departed Southampton beached at 9.40 AM. and staff members all waving flags as well as sobbing away, but 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. partially behind her stern and the city centre, I Argentinian pilots tended to attack warships and weaponised craft. It was wonderful, for whenever. This is something very new for Sydney Ferries as it was Therefore if any of her crew had 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. will ever be quite like her. the greatly loved and my favourite the Himalaya, also the Orsova This would 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. SS Canberra victoriously returns home from the Falklands War. 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