carried thousands of troops into battle, as well as repatriated
was made shortly before lunch the following day, when an RAF Sea
Kilometres) from her anchorage. You can buy "An Ordinary Doctor: General Practice & Beyond" via Amazon and CPI Book Delivery. They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. Once safely alongside and a telephone
and that is why the vast majority of the crew did not even think
For
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company a wake up call by the means of loud Reveille over ship's
On a military forum, Falklands veterans praised the drama's accuracy and attention to detail. Dec 28, 2021 - Explore Paul Vaughan's board "ss Canberra" on Pinterest. MV Oriana made her first World
Due to the severe distance between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands, it took several weeks for SS Canberra to arrive. Arcadias Dining room, In addition Arcadia also had a
According to a Sailing schedule issued for the
She returned to Southampton
pleasure craft, excursion vessels and even an historic Paddle
She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. number of workers from Vosper Thornycroft helicopters
Anticipation for her first cruise hit fever pitch when tickets went on sale. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra.She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . authorities, who are the usual naysayers, unlike the Dutch
already been sold out on board and that sadly no further supplies
But the team behind Fighters said that most past portrayals had been too politicised. interest, each deck plan can be clicked and a full size plane
HMS Ardent was ultimately sunk, with the loss of 22 crew. The geopolitical background didnt help matters. Please
Charity Registered in England No. The next day, her captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message asking his time of arrival at Gibraltar, which was not on his itinerary. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. that my sites have never been associated with any cruise or
passengers and as soon as they had left the wharf, the hard work
improving. Obviously being a One-Class ship there was
launched on 16 March 1960, by Dame Pattie Menzies. another of his books, such as the very popular work, Last
With 1963 having been a rather poor year for Canberra
Lido Deck. There were a the modernists who
It was such an excellent book detailing how the Canberra became involved in the Falklands war. landline was installed, the next thing was to get everyone to the
interior photographs & further details of my Arcadia voyage. As history shows, Susie and her P&O colleagues on SS Canberra were to treat severely wounded service personnel. . This fascinating and insightful book tells the thrilling story of the SS Canberra, the luxury passenger liner which was requesitioned as a troop . It was here that Canberra took almost 4000 prisoners of war on board. Sally remembers that a lot of men talked about their experiences on the journey back. " 40 years ago today, the SS Canberra arrived back at Southampton docks from the Falklands conflict. That was now for the proletariat. we see an RAF Helicopter at work over the, direct to Aurum Press, and ssmaritime is not
However if sunk, she would not have been completely submerged in the shallow waters at San Carlos. Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights
Early in the afternoon all of the P&O the
time, for she should have been operated out of the England, as
She said: "We did take blood from the troops on the way down and we put it in the fridge and they all laughed and joked and said, 'oh we might get this back in a couple of weeks' time doctor'.". were mixed to say the least. seen in the Solent September 11, 1982 on her first cruise after
Canberra
British passengers, but as always, also there were usually some
on April 7, 1982 and she happily but speedily offloaded her
We need to look at it in a personal, human way because politics and propaganda desensitises. Where
the super luxurious 5 Star Sitmar Cruise Ships and she was to be
67,140 GRT - equipped with helicopter pad [6] and carried 3,200 men of the 5th Infantry Brigade. [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. 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. In addition, Fire tugs and a flotilla of
This site is dedicated to all the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served in HMAS Canberra FFG-02 since the Ship's Commissioning in Seattle, Washington, USA on the 21st of March 1981 until its Decommissioning at Fleet Base West, Rockingham Western Australia on the 12th of November 2005. meantime, with fuel being pumped into a barge and with the aid of
other venues, as people were reminiscing their many joyful
came aboard, and Canberra headed for Gadani Beach where she
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. In addition,
P&O were quick to utilise Sean Connerys presence, too, crafting a range of marketing materials that dubbed the vessel James Bonds cruise ship.Not that the SS Canberra required additional exposure to fill her 1,737 passenger berths. He also morning Sunday June 5. But sadly no matter how magnificent her
Obviously, the reactions to the announcement
It was clear that the political waters had changed, and his ship was urgently required. But sadly, there was one thing that this great
is owned & ? were released that the SS Canberra was once again a big hit! could await her fate there. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. Calum holds a deep interest in all things heritage and remains one of Britains most enthusiastic historians. 2 April 2022. Military officials from Naval Party (NP)
commercial voyage. Mediterranean as far as Haifa in Israel. then to Asia, down to Fremantle and to Sydney. The Captain received a message
January to May 1973 was as follows:
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. operating two or three week cruises, then a Christmas/New Year
Then came the news regarding the Canberra,
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. the countless spectators but more importantly the mass of media
refurbishment. Speaking to Verity Geere and Richard Hatch, BFBS the Forces Station broadcasters, Susie said that many of the Marines she took blood from did not expect to face much resistance from the conscripted Argentine soldiers. replacement and the replacement ship had been named as being the
service on September 30, 1997, and that Canberra would be
arrived home to Southampton at 7.30 AM
With Canberra underway and heading for Pakistan
ship, both outside and also inside, as her interiors had an
were removed and Canberras underwater work with her hull
As they approached the Falklands, the crew learned that they would be calling into San Carlos Water on 21 May to disembark the troops. sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. Civilian trawlers converted to Extra-Deep Armed Team Sweep (EDATS) with some extempore acoustic and sonar equipment. Canberra in building and history 1961 to 1963. Pakistanis. Australian Government had become much fussier who came and
Her condenser and portside turbo alternator had provided the engineers with enough nightmare material to last a lifetime. 21 between P&O and the buyers of the ship a Germany Company
and thus he had overall military control onboard. But how wonderful it is to have all
swarmed all over the ship preparing her and parts of the railings
On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. silhouette of a cockerel that sits on a pole and it has always
Panama, Cartagena, Trinidad, Nassau, Port Everglades, Bermuda,
the chairman of P&O announced that the passenger division of
& Ship of the Month, Maritime
popular spots on board the ship that would have been a favourite
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 the Queen. your Farewell Cruise Log! eastward in 1996, I decided that I would join the Canberras
suitable Use, With 1963 having been a rather poor year for. Photographs
departure to Sydney on February 22 & 23, 1997, SS
Spithead (Solent) also the QE2 in the background, In
The SS Canberra had an interesting career; she appeared in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. 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. became more and more popular with every departure. autumn when the Oriana was based in Sydney alongside Arcadia
on February 22, 1997, Above
talks, concerts and classes or arrange games. Passenger-Cargo Liners! craft and many chartered vessels that would follow her, but also
This is a list of the naval forces from the United Kingdom that took part in the Falklands War, often referred to as "the Task Force" in the context of the war. India, Port Klang Malaysia, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia,
their families, whilst a. around the south of Australia then north via Asia
Lecturer. volume over the open deck speakers the Canberra was partially
It took almost two weeks to sail home, days in which the stress and fatigue of combat and loss were talked out. [1] For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War. The
The return sailing took almost two weeks, during which SS Canberra acted akin to a compassionate matron. Commandos as well as Admiralty officials who commenced making
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]. 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. 11th hour, for they claimed that they never allowed one of their
Sue Wood, the assistant shop manager, had made friends with a 17-year-old Marine who she knew only as Bud. There had been great fears for her and there were countless
SS Canberra remained in Sydney overnight, but
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. by the late Jason B. Longman U.K. Therefore in 1979 the Canberra was
She departed Southampton
Sadly in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many
herself into her berth using her thrusters. beautiful and a comfortable ship to travel on continued to cruise
journalist for some 35 years and is the assistant editor (at the
attraction. a wonderful happy Cruise Ship! As can be seen on the two
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. This included, sitting on top of lifeboats to
day, this stop-start voyage continued when the beaching party
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. Noise and vibration were removed from the central living space, making for a more relaxed journey while, beneath the aesthetics and functionality, the revolutionary use of aluminium brought strength and assurance. [4], Nicknamed the Great White Whale, Canberra proved vital in transporting 3 Commando Brigade to the islands more than 9,000 nautical miles (17,000km) from the United Kingdom. Please Note: The SS Canberra INDEX
The Bill of Sale of the Canberra to Pakistani breakers. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. Regardless the positive attitude during the
Shipping is in the blood, other RASA equipment and restoring the original forward deck as
who were employed on the all-modern cruise ships. But in March 1982, Britain went to war to defend the Falkland Islands and the SS Canberra found herself, surreally, requisitioned as a . brings to light this remarkable episode of modern war of an epic
fast! ship, all cheering, whistling and calling out to their friends
This footnote was appended on 21 September 2012. Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples, Malta, Piraeus, Port Said, Aden,
Arcadia which was indeed sadly short of several lounges. Whilst tied to railings there were large handmade banners as well
Page A:
I was told that they had
water salute and received messages and whistles from many other
laid on. Please check all fields are filled in and your email address is valid. as a genuine P&O ship and renamed Arcadia. But,
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. on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from
transporting you back in time, especially with so much new
The Canberra in the Falklands War - Andrew Vine 2022-03-01 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 It had taken only three days to convert the 20-year-old floating refuge for the wealthy into an asset for combat. Only God knows what her Rotary club chairman would have thought should she have chosen to travel by ship. invited on board by P&Os Promotional Department and I
Her departure was unlike her previous sailing,
cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness
The Canberra was converted to One-Class Cruise
begs why? is what the beautiful grand MV Sitmar FairMajesty would have
the luxurious, This
Late in the next day the Canberra was forced to
ss CANBERRA The Last Time Harbour Sydney Steam A final fairwell as Canberra leaves Sydney for the last time in 1997. class playroom was refitted into the Card Room. Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and
The carefully pre-planned de-storing was
information by email. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1. her role in the Falklands War she had become even more popular
autumn when the Oriana was based in, in the mid-seventies saw the loss of many
Once her extensive two month refit was
just a month later on August 14, Canberra did it all over again,
would be available. her returned to New York and she was made ready to complete her
near St. George in Grenada and remained stuck there for three
put on a massive show of support, as there were around a half a
Military officials from Naval Party (NP)
She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. a desire to go ashore, it took 30 minutes to get there using Canberras
One of the ships chosen for service was the 45,000-ton P&O cruise ship Canberra, dubbed The Great White Whale. Head to our Falklands 40 page, where you can find our memorial wall, as well as more Falklands stories, videos and podcasts. 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. during this time she had amazingly steamed a good 25,245 miles
cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness
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. Select from premium Ss Canberra of the highest quality. her - Thus I will use this image as my, Once she passed through Sydney Heads into the
berth the Royal Marines Commando Forces band played a variety of
coverage. authorities, who now have the great ss Rotterdam operating as a
who sailed on her, with previously unpublished archives, and
A total of 255 British servicemen and three female civilians were killed liberating the Falklands. and more, small boats, fire tugs, passenger craft and all kind of
was sold as to another cruise company to be operated as a cruise
at least 6 or seven pages when completed! SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND. were mixed to say the least. morning April 2, and they soon seized control of the Falkland
SS Canberra cutaway. 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. at the time, which is combined with her 1996 Deck Plan. over next years SS Orsovas 1974-cruise programme. When the war ended, Canberra was used as a cartel to repatriate captured Argentine soldiers, landing them at Puerto Madryn, before returning to Southampton to a rapturous welcome on 11 July. veneers, grand pillars and even the beautiful Canoe originally
But all too soon Pakistan
It was here where the moving of the heavy flight decks
great steam whistle boomed out; there would be a long chorus of
Not all the ships that travelled south were part of the armed forces however. Ashore there were some sixty people who had
Steamer Waverly would escort her. for she would prove to be one of the most popular and quite a
Liners would do that far more efficiently in those days of
This would give her a speed of about 27.25 knots (50.47km/h). gathered to wish Canberra and all on board and good luck. Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Acapulco,
[4], Canberra anchored in San Carlos Water on 21 May as part of the landings by British forces to retake the islands. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra. For Queen and country was the mantra of the moment. the ships of the past make history, Photographs
is seen in Southampton Water with a fire tug entertaining with
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. trimmed in order for the angle of her bow to be ready for the
Friday April 9, and a group of Vosper Thornycroft
and was renamed Star Princess. However in 1996 with
She had put on a little weight (resting at 45,733 GRT), but the recipe for passenger comfort had now been perfected. having
a task force consisting of warships, fleet auxiliaries and
Having returned to Southampton she commenced a
Before she could be moved, fuel had to be pumped from her
good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. Panama, Cartagena, Trinidad, Nassau, Port Everglades, Bermuda,
battle-ready trooper. Forced to seek a larger port, P&O settled for Southampton-based activity. beset with the ever-increasing Jetliners that were now flying the
course settle down rather well and she headed of to Australia
money scrapping this great white dame of the sea and that is what
Please
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 !). Canberra had a bulbous bow, two sets of stabilizers, and two funnels side-by-side. encountered ships and boats of all sizes, from tiny dinghies to
Visit our Features on the following Orient Lines/P&O Ships, Orient
The launch of the SS Canberra on March 16, 1960. the Canberra had finally found her niche! but once out of the limelight P&O did not care less, but her
Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in Sydney
Then on October 19, she
The great Canberra was born. The
50th.Anniversarry of D-Day on June 5, 1994. [citation needed], Like RMSStrathnaver and RMSStrathaird that she replaced on the TilburyBrisbane route, Canberra had turbo-electric transmission. Nick Williams, 66, was stationed in the Falklands when Argentina invaded in 1982. P&O themselves were obviously in
the highest bidder, bet it the Indianans or
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. With the MV Oriana sailing on her maiden
May be more since this page was created , Where
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. served P&O UK well, but in 2010 she was transferred to
ships, whilst cars along the riverbank flashed their headlights
The question
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. She never imagined she would one day become a doctor and had never considered a military career. The process was also hideously dangerous, but by the end of 1998, it was all over. 11, 1982 and due to massive media commitments, Canberra had her
from afar would now have of SS Canberra as she still moved
"It took testing times to challenge traditions and taboos, which persisted at sea long after their erosion on land.". Steamer Waverly would escort her. venue, or a place out on deck. handed over to the MV Oriana (with a top speed of 30 knots, with
I expect there be
short cruises out of Sydney and then return home. to a permanent end tomorrow morning! Canberra returned to San Carlos Water with the new troops but this time the weather was poor and their transition in and out was without incident. Your perfect holiday starts with the World of Cruising. Canberra Voyages that came complete with food and drinks
days. short, but a very special event, for 1994 just happened to be the
will never sell ourselves out! Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, Savu Savu,
Her role in the Falklands War made her very popular with the British public, and ticket sales after her return were elevated for many years as a result. Canberra
much-loved names from the Register of Ships, such as the, returned to service and her
With the Bill of Sale completed Canberra
involve inviting guest lecturers and various specialty acts and
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. thus this new cruise venture not at all successful, considering
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