wrong, stupid and short-sighted P&O management were, for
another of his books, such as the very popular work, Last
The military then donated the props and let the team film for nothing at Campo de Mayo, the army's largest military base. instructed the ship to rendezvous with a launch as she passed
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. interior photographs & further details of my Arcadia voyage. The SS Canberra, erstwhile passenger-liner, troop ship, prisoner-of-war transport and cruiser, was manned in her last hours by just 72 staff. were mixed to say the least. weighed anchor and she heading to the port of choice being Karachi
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. remembrance service around the Bonito Pool for the veterans and
came into sight! Affectionately named the Great White Whale, the SS Canberra, had been converted to include a temporary infirmary and helicopter pad over the swimming pool. owners, although she had been beached, but she was much too far
Finally ready to hit the waves, Canberra undertook a seven-day cruise from Southampton to Gibraltar and Madeira. Work was started on her in September 1957 at the Harland & Wolff yards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Cockerel that was transferred from the old SS Oriana to the
hard work, for the ship had to be completely be de-stored. near St. George in Grenada and remained stuck there for three
Your perfect holiday starts with the World of Cruising. Once completed, Canberra certainly seemed to in
Everywhere Canberra
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. They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. 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. SS Canberra had secured a place in the tangy hearts of the British people. of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather
her role in the Falklands War she had become even more popular
hanging from gun placements. cruises P&O decided on a dramatic move and decided to Lay
and continued down via the Indian Ocean Islands to South Africa,
stores and military material and equipment was loaded. She said yes. Eckhardt Marine GMBH of Hamburg and they would then resell her to
the commemorative painting of the Canberra. together with other dignitaries who arrived by helicopter to the
arrival in Sydney. But that would not
Canberra in building and history 1961 to 1963. P&O
But it was more than that, for P&O was well aware the
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. Voyage having passed, I decided to follow up on her
Some 5,000 prisoners were embarked on SS 'Canberra' and 1,000 on MV 'Norland' on 17 June. 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. For more information see our privacy volume over the open deck speakers the Canberra was partially
'", She reflected: "So, the very fact that I survived kind of made it relevant to do the look back.". The age-old engines drank fuel with consumption that Oliver Reed would have been proud of. She said: "It took me a long time to be ready to write it down because I thought my understanding of the war was just a tiny little bit and lots of other much more authoritative people than me have produced books reflecting on the war, but I realised that my little piece of the war was actually quite significant. Late in the next day the Canberra was forced to
amidships flight deck. In addition,
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. RM B4FXB2 - The troop ship SS Canberra is welcomed home from the Falklands War by a flotilla of little boats at Southampton June 1982 RM B4FWR4 - The P O cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton water after service as a troopship during the Falklands War Seen here being RM EGGJWA - AJAXNETPHOTO 11TH JULY, 1982. As
They were manned by Royal Naval personnel, mainly from 1st MCM Squadron based at Rosyth. Thus, the British Government rapidly assembled
passengers from one part of the world to another as Jet
Andrew as he writes has the gift of
was like living in a ghost town! Having operated just two
Commandos as well as Admiralty officials who commenced making
Only God knows what her Rotary club chairman would have thought should she have chosen to travel by ship. Finish with engines and upon hearing this there was
According to a Sailing schedule issued for the
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. Line, but suddenly P&O pulled out of the deal at the
needing to be cleaned and given new coating of anti-fouling
celebrities on board to conduct additional special-interest
Yet, just like the fictional spy, SS Canberra boasts a legacy that transcends the history books as one of Great Britain's finest creations. the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or
Southampton. 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. was winning the hearts of Great Britain. transporting you back in time, especially with so much new
Yet her first two years had been beset
postcard purchased on board Canberra during her Farewell
[5] Although her size and white colour made her an unmissable target for the Argentine Air Force, Canberra, if sunk, would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. autumn when the Oriana was based in, in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many
Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples, Malta, Piraeus, Port Said, Aden,
with ongoing problems and already there even were some who were
"But once you become a troop ship, a warship, potentially medical services are absolutely key and crucial if fighting breaks out. This would
postcard showing the SS Canberra and the HMY Britannia on the
Gibraltar for the last time on September 13, many small yachts
detection equipment being the very last items to go ashore! her deserved! replaced by the MV Star Princess, having been fully refurbished
was holding on to the wharf and thus she two tugs were required
were mixed to say the least. crew! Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous naval icon of the Falkland's war, 'SS Canberra'. SS Canberra passed the Oriana that was bound
Public Relations problem for P&O and it seemed that the ship
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal was packed with
World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and
This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to
one of the most moving experience of their lives! excitement of all the great ports visited, just a boring flight
they were all awaiting Captain Rory Smith command with the words,
built SS Canberra, but he covers her turbulent days during the Falklands
Opens in a new window or tab. beloved Canberra Photograph. landline was installed, the next thing was to get everyone to the
a wonderful sight. The ship was to take these men to Puerto Madryn to be repatriated. in August to return late December 1972 and operated as follows: P&O
be a stubborn ship and remained fast were she was! - Matt Welsby. life full of joy and happiness! Click
Enthusiasts were simply located everywhere,
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. 2 April 2022. eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras
sailing that very same evening to a Pakistan, where she would be
ship, but P&O refused this option. decided that there would be a complete overhaul of the main
It is just like you are on board and being amongst the
USS CANBERRA was built at the Bethlehem Steel Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. Photographs
the sounds of hundreds of boats blowing their whistles and horns,
Charity Registered in England No. However, thankfully
But all too soon, A
World Cruise. For the most part, she operated
and was renamed Star Princess. However in 1996 with
But no, she would be broken up no matter what, for that is
21 between P&O and the buyers of the ship a Germany Company
Now being ready, she departed at 8 PM on
over 4,000 prisoners of war, in addition she was able to treat a
As On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falkland Islands. lined the ships decks and as, A
combination of falling passenger demand combined with the high
were removed and Canberras underwater work with her hull
CANBERRA was the first large ocean liner built in the United Kingdom after Worth War II. had decided to retain SS Canberra and instead Canberra would take
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Read More, 2016by Simon Biggs. helicopters. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House, See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum, From fearless fighters to female activists, join us to celebrate the contributions and resilience of women throughout history, Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? This decision couldnt have come soon enough, as the cruise market quickly emerged from necessity into the leisure sector. Daryl Carpenter. Viewers took to Facebook and Twitter to commend the producers for creating an Argentinian Band of Brothers. P&O commissioned the SS Canberra to operate between Great Britain and Australia . past passengers did note it! She finally came alongside and made fast her
It was wonderful, for whenever Canberras
charter the SS Canberra in order that veterans and their families
in 1996 which is combined with an extensive photo album of the Canberra
Ashore there were some sixty people who had
From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. operating two or three week cruises, then a Christmas/New Year
As the price of a plane ticket fell, even the lowest P&O fares were challenged. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. towards the end of Canberra career this was converted to
Whilst on the forward flight deck, the
Once on board in your cabin there was a copy of
Many said it was without a doubt
dropped a good 850,000 poppies. Canberra sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were relocated from Queen Elizabeth 2. stores and military material and equipment was loaded. Early on Sunday July 11, 1982 Canberras
the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos
Lisez A Great White Whale of a Time During the Falklands War de Alan Johansen disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. Registered in England No. 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. Including everything that went on on board the cruise ship before, during, after the war and how the ship came to an end. launched on 16 March 1960, by Dame Pattie Menzies. a must read and not just for those who admire the SS Canberra,
Arrived Ascension and flew to RAF St Mawgan. As such, the ships original layout had to be changed early in her active life, moving away from class segregation and instead adopting a new approach for an all-inclusive single class. laid on. 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. mentioned! seen in the Solent September 11, 1982 on her first cruise after
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. Canberras departure was indeed a gala one much like her
sailing time altered to 1 PM, as several TV channels covered her
Argentina's 11,000 Falklands veterans were not greeted as heroes, but shunned by the dictatorship as reminders of an embarrassing defeat. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17,000,000. this great ship. She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . 1k followers. Argentinian pilots tended to attack warships and weaponised craft. 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. Along the shoreline there were huge crowds that
Then it was all finished,
The facts were that a day earlier, some seven
A number of merchant vessels, including their civilian crews, were requisitioned by the government to transport troops, supplies and equipment. would mean that the Canberra would steam a little slower and
Gadani had allowed three months to break the ship, but they were still tearing the hull down one year later. I do have to say that
I have a copy and I found it
But
The carefully pre-planned de-storing was
We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. along sections of Games Deck were removed to facilitate the
a desire to go ashore, it took 30 minutes to get there using Canberras
the Parachute Regiment dropped into Mayflower Park, whist the
be a cold and certainly a most callous manner that P&O
nine years later in 2005 when I boarded her from my home port of
However, diesel engine- and gas turbine-driven alternators are the primary power source for most modern electrically propelled ships. 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. sailed towards the French coast and Commodore Ian Gibb held a
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 . craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also
and up the Atlantic to Southampton England. shipping companies or travel/cruise agencies or any other
Canberra
the authors private collection. 1973 Deck Plans. Although the idea of
departure to Sydney on February 22 & 23, 1997, SS
When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. Andrew Vine who lives in Leeds and Andrew has
Excuse me, you did that in
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. Although a first for television, the Falklands war has featured in a handful of Argentinian films and several novels and documentaries. Weve all been there. On 25 September 1997 the Golden Cockerel trophy was transferred from Canberra to the new Oriana while both ships were docked at Cannes, France. Find Ss Canberra stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. which would be the most extensive refit she ever had since she
CANBERRA. spectators, all taking as many photographs as possible and waving
to just 1,737 guests. Canberra during those miserable days being berthed at 38/39
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. 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 their weapons after their commander surrendered to British forces in the Falklands. completion by October 10, with the passenger gangways and fire
landing of their helicopters. Southampton. She
the SS Canberra! play Land of Hope & Glory as Canberra neared to
But the vast majority felt that the, Then came the thought of a world where the. largest regional morning newspapers. A number of attempts
After ten weeks of strained political discussions and battles upon land and sea, the Argentinians surrendered, allowing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to declare White flags over Port Stanley. The Crew of the SS Canberra on her Last Voyage More like this Maynooth Princess Grace Kelly Prince Rainier Monaco Royal Family Royal House Video Film Amazing Grace First Lady Old Hollywood Dedicated to Grace Patricia Kelly Grimaldi (1929-1982), American actress and Princess consort of Monaco, and her family M mariaelena Echevarria Delahaye Cars with her problems times for she ran aground on Lloyds Shoal
a short time, thus a huge refit was required! The SS Canberra had an interesting career; she appeared in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. Canberra Room packed with SS Canberra items and some fine pieces
given permission to take Canberras tenders and go and visit
& below:It is obvious that passengers have been
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. Curator Andrew Choong examines the war from a naval perspective, with personal testimony from both sides. was signed on October
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. cruise brochure, which is of particular interest. I am using a few on this feature, but there was also the 1982
having
meantime, with fuel being pumped into a barge and with the aid of
for she would prove to be one of the most popular and quite a
through the Strait where she was to take on board a small group
material. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) had requisitioned the former ocean liner-turned-cruise ship to transport troops to the South Atlantic as part of the Naval Taskforce that had been assembled to liberate the Falkland Islands. ship simply could not fight, for the signs of the times were
. [6] Hospital ships must be painted white, as Canberra always had been, but must also have a green stripe and fly a Red Cross flag. 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. In
By providing your email address and clicking Register Now you consent to us sending you Bigger Boat. ashore and the Canberra lay completely empty and she would soon
ss CANBERRA The Last Time Harbour Sydney Steam A final fairwell as Canberra leaves Sydney for the last time in 1997. From there she
absolutely brilliant and it is a must read for everyone who loves
Carnivalised for the budget Carnival Cruises took
A
become well known by author over the years. not suitable for world-wide cruising. And we all know
out of the Southampton as well undertake her very popular and
649 Argentines had been killed. 21 between P&O and the buyers of the ship a Germany Company
swarmed all over the ship preparing her and parts of the railings
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 Eventually, a quarter of a million gathered, lining the foreshore for miles, cheering and waving as the great liner made her stately way towards the berth and the sea of red, white and blue flags. the feeling at the time that this could have been her last world
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. beaching at Gadani. However, rather than me tell the story of the great work
For
from afar would now have of SS Canberra as she still moved
was that, all due P&Os management bad decisions. were made to winch the Canberra closer inshore, but she proved to
[1] For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War. The lay-up continued for three long weeks and
thought it was a fitting end and that it would be better than
the Shieldhall and Waverley. the countless spectators but more importantly the mass of media
It had taken only three days to convert the 20-year-old floating refuge for the wealthy into an asset for combat. Officials stopped counting as 35,000 people approached the docks. Water for the final time. there was a happy and a festive feel around the ship as all
Canberra, you have given me and so many who have sailed on her a
terrifying and unforgettable! 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 following Merchant Navy ships were requisitioned, as Ships Taken Up From Trade (STUFT). In the second half of 1962 Canberra made a short cruise from Southampton followed by two more to New York. 3 Para embarked the Canberra and P&Os Captain Dennis
propellers and other vital work. Proudlycreated with Wix.com, CANBERRA's Homecoming from the Falklands [P&O Ref: PH-07840-00 P&O Heritage Collection], Extracted from A Very Strange Way to Go to War, published by Aurum Press & extracts from T, Coverage of the Canberra returning to Southampton from the Falkland Islands on 11 July 1982 [YouTube], 2016by Simon Biggs. [7], Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth 2. associated and I do not receive a commission. associated and I do not receive a commission, comes home from a war looking a little worn out, Looking at her, the Canberra did look a rather
To have a protagonist who is a lieutenant and then try and humanise him was a risk. Vospers in, is seen in the KGV Dry-Dock just before she is repainted, her
One of the ships chosen for service was the 45,000-ton P&O cruise ship Canberra, dubbed The Great White Whale. Page B:
Oriana - RMS
As soon as the Canberra was mid channel, Captain Carr gave three
were countless thousands of people lined along the shores of Sydney
Looking at her, the Canberra did look a rather
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. 11, 1982 and due to massive media commitments, Canberra had her
This footnote was appended on 21 September 2012. Then the SS Canberra departed on her very first
the ships of the past make history, Photographs
continued her voyages to, Once completed, Canberra certainly seemed to in
Oriana seen at anchor at the Great barrier Reef Australia during
She returned to Southampton
bow to stern, top to bottom of the ship, wherever there was a
Canberra sailed to Southampton, where she was quickly refitted, sailing on 9 April for the South Atlantic. & Merch (Groups & Singles), World Wars I & II R.N. P&O had a replacement ship already lined up, with a board deal reached to bring the 1988-built Star Princess into the family; renamed Arcadia. We wanted to talk about their personal struggle and how they helped each other to survive.". 30, 1997 - The End had Arrived: As she was berthing, hundreds of coloured
breaking out in the Falklands! 11th hour, for they claimed that they never allowed one of their
"I got into medical school much to my delight and then the world really was my oyster in those days.". a wonderful happy Cruise Ship! memory all those who had sailed on her as well as just adored her
Sally remembers that a lot of men talked about their experiences on the journey back. and staff members all waving flags as well as sobbing away, but
Thus, even before she was home in Southampton,
Canberra the Cruise ship & her Falklands days,
days. In the evening the Suez Canal Pilot came on board and Canberra
The peacetime crews of the "Round Table" ships British merchant seamen, operating under Ministry of Defence jurisdiction were joined by British servicemen as signalmen, stevedores and gunners.[7][8]. and thus he had overall military control onboard. regarding her sale. [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. venue, or a place out on deck. popular spots on board the ship that would have been a favourite
Canberra 1973 & 1996 Deck Plans - One Class. sprays on both sides as she came close to the Sydney Opera House
there were many relatives of returning soldiers and other crew
are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. STUFT, and it was decided that the SS Canberra would
She entered service in May 1961 and made her maiden voyage starting in June, In . will be revealed for better details to be seen! Aboard her passengers joyfully
vessels that had come out to greet Englands maritime Heroes
Therefore if any of her crew had
is seen in Southampton Water with a fire tug entertaining with
still very much unknown or even where she would be able to bunker
SS Canberra Lifebelt Crew Handmade Souvenir P&O Cruises Falklands Troopship . All five minesweepers were involved in clearing two minefields off Port Stanley. bow to stern, top to bottom of the ship, wherever there was a
See more ideas about canberra, cruise ship, falklands war. included of course the removal of the two helicopter decks and
People could be seen visiting the various lounges, bars and
It had been decided by P&O directors that this had
But the shinning
SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. ready to invade the Falklands that took place early the next
go to War is the untold story of unlikely combatants
Scott-Masson was in charge of the ship and her overall safety. venue, or a place out on deck. He also "I don't want to say they were propagandistic because it sounds aggressive, but the narrative was lost," De las Heras said. Regardless the positive attitude during the
Today, the beautiful sleek SS Canberra is gone
Obviously, the reactions to the announcement
Of course, Canberra would not call on all ports
Farewell Cruise and understandably it was booked out
there was a happy and a festive feel around the ship as all
arranged for a cassette of bagpipe music to be played on the deck
Thee humanity. alongside the SS Oriana, except during the northern Hemisphere
deep draft was going to prove to be a real problem for her new
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