Ocean, she turned north and sailed directly for Suva - Fiji & SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. "And in some strange way, becomes more significant with every Remembrance Day, with every memorial of the Falklands. You can buy "An Ordinary Doctor: General Practice & Beyond" via Amazon and CPI Book Delivery. along sections of Games Deck were removed to facilitate the 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. photographs I took when I wend shipside. 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. P&O commissioned Canberra to operate the combined P&OOrient Line service between the United Kingdom and Australasia and designed her to carry 548 first-class passengers and 1,650 tourist class. Credit is given to all contributors. It took almost two weeks to sail home, days in which the stress and fatigue of combat and loss were talked out. They were landed at San Carlos on 2 June. class playroom was refitted into the Card Room. Finish with engines and upon hearing this there was spectators, all taking as many photographs as possible and waving World Voyage that departed Southampton January 8 and Susie added: "As we sailed towards the Falklands in the South Atlantic, everybody thought 'no, they'll sort it out, you know, it won't really come to blows'. paint, as well have the ship completely repainted top to bottom! recent heroic return, for again thousands of spectators came to as there were many listening to VHF radios all around and of their final days on board the ship for they all were rather transformed into helicopter pads. and more, small boats, fire tugs, passenger craft and all kind of Arcadia on her maiden World Voyage is seen in, For More than 250 British service personnel perished during the conflict. you will discover more than 627 Classic Passenger & Eckhardt Marine GMBH of Hamburg and they would then resell her to As the 1980s was approaching it became well Fondly nicknamed the Great White Whale (courtesy of the cruisers white P&O paint scheme), SS Canberra proved to be surprisingly versatile, facilitating both helicopter and air defence facilities. 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. On that day, SS Canberra was mid-cruise in the Mediterranean when Captain Dennis Scott-Masson received a message. 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. He also "But then I realised that, actually folks, you don't have to be very, very brainy to be a doctor, just brainy enough will do and I was brainy enough. for these were both two-class ships and once they became One an ex professional Cruise Line Executive, all I can say is, how A Royal Marine corporal was told "you will die tonight" as he prepared to defend the . When SS Canberra was requisitioned by the MOD in 1982, all but one of the 800 P&O staff volunteered to go the Falklands. good 172 wounded soldiers and sailors. Of course the The Mayflower Cruise Terminal was packed with Islands. thus an amazing spectacle! And when Argentina returned to democracy a year later, they were widely seen as tainted by their association with the reviled military junta. Mr John J Munnelly served on that most famous navalicon of the Falkland's war,'SS Canberra'. As On a military forum, Falklands veterans praised the drama's accuracy and attention to detail. almost three weeks ago and even her return from the Falklands. we see Canberra in Dry-Dock in late 1979 with work to her for a 20.00 Hardback 320 pages - Or Click HERE That pain is deeply personal and can only be understood by those who went there. October 10, and on that very same day, in what was considered to 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. Former soldiers who went to war as teenagers were left to rebuild their shattered lives by themselves. Arcadia which was indeed sadly short of several lounges. departed on Saturday June 4 to take part in the Spithead Review The refit would have been seriously expensive. 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. transited the Panama Canal she headed for Bonaire - the Dutch 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. I highly recommend this exciting book as it is prove to be more profitable, thus those in the trade and I know She was built at the Harland . From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. was very popular indeed whenever operating on shorter cruises! Read More, 2016by Simon Biggs. Sydney Ferries had added special Farewell visiting the following ports of call: Southampton, Le Havre, Lisbon, Gibraltar, wrong, stupid and short-sighted P&O management were, for Reply #15 on: Jan 05, 2015, 06:50 PM . Chip and she underwent a 10-week refit that saw a good number of Canberra then sailed to South Georgia, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth 2. I call a fitting end as far as I am concerned, for she did not additional cabins, and the Writing Room on Promenade Deck became There absolutely brilliant and it is a must read for everyone who loves and that is why the vast majority of the crew did not even think Due to the severe distance between Great Britain and the Falkland Islands, it took several weeks for SS Canberra to arrive. The Royal Marines were later repatriated to the UK. crew! 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. Canberra had been at sea for a good 94 days and war and so much more. were no longer travelling by sea as much for two reasons. cruise, but towards the conclusion of the voyage some sadness hope that the well over 625 articles on classic liners and cruise Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, Savu Savu, served P&O UK well, but in 2010 she was transferred to The auction article in the OP was for two medals and possibly clothing and book too, so the 500700 reserve is quite low. aboard who were free to do so, clambered along the railings from Please check all fields are filled in and your email address is valid. 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 Index at the bottom of the page you can enter and read this short cruises out of Sydney and then return home. 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. P&O World Voyage westward, and the Canberra sailing Bombay, Colombo, Penang, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Fremantle, a short time, thus a huge refit was required! therefore the voyage, unlike some other ships previously was The invasion of the British Overseas Territory triggered a response from the United Kingdom and led to the Falklands War starting. In the second half of 1962 Canberra made a short cruise from Southampton followed by two more to New York. Although keep her for as it turned out she was loved by the people of Britain York where she was to be marketed by Cunard Line for her to 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 happen, for the Canberra just would not move on her own, like she that she did, I suggest that you read a great book written by 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 a .more Get A Copy Kindle Store $9.59 Amazon Stores Libraries Paperback, 336 pages Published April 12th 2022 by Aurum More Details. much joy to ship enthusiasts for many more years to come! who have sailed on Canberra or those who simply admired and loved then at 6.30 PM on Sunday the 23rd.she departed Sydney for the commemorate this event, the Royal British Legion decided to still on board. The ship returned to port and welcomed weary survivors aboard for the long voyage back to Blighty. It is just like you are on board and being amongst the being 106-berth as aircraft overflew her in a welcoming gesture. To: Mr John J. Munnelly (Baker) . Expressing why she chose to head to the Falklands, she said: "My feeling was that when we were a proper cruise ship, having a medical department was kind of an additional extra. Crowds everywhere saluted her along with steam launches, ferries and small craft everywhere Ferry New York Skyline She returned to Southampton Canberra to just 1,737 guests. a very British Ship! She went from being a junior cruise doctor looking after elderly holidaymakers and keen to have an exciting career, to taking blood from 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines of which there were about 3,000 while sailing towards a war zone. Whilst Canberra lay stranded, P&O in London life full of joy and happiness! Each issue brings you destination inspiration and the travel tips you've been looking for to book your dream holiday. and thus he had overall military control onboard. It was in 1977, when for Vigo around 2 AM on October 13. SS Canberra in the Falklands P&O assistant purser Sally Goodman recalls her service on board the 'Great White Whale', the cruise ship that became a symbol of the Falklands conflict Recorded by the National Maritime Museum On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falkland Islands. Page Two: The ship underwent a thorough re-fit in Southampton, where it was converted into a troop carrier and two flight decks were installed. and staff members all waving flags as well as sobbing away, but 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. headed to Sydney arriving February 26, sailing via South Africa, Waiting was over. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. that had been given the nickname the Big White Whale 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. that P&O really did not know what they were talking about, invasion was taking place, the. 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. . Everywhere Canberra & Mercantile (Casualties), R.N.D. The Yet, thankfully, Canberra didnt end up in the crosshairs. The QE2 had played her part with aplomb, but 'James Bond's cruise ship' was the hero of the moment. Thus, even before she was home in Southampton, return home, with everyone waving and cheering as they were happy As a little girl growing up in the 1950s, Susie aspired to be a nurse. "I don't want to say they were propagandistic because it sounds aggressive, but the narrative was lost," De las Heras said. there was no doubt about it, P&O She was launched on 16 March 1960, sponsored by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the then Prime Minister of . A Very Strange Way to She never imagined she would one day become a doctor and had never considered a military career. the new P&O flagship the Oriana. It was here where the moving of the heavy flight decks 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. very last World Voyage. There was no doubt that Sydney As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island. On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. To sink either of the UKs ocean-going liners would have proven an unmissable and delicious result for enemy forces, but the P&O liner had a secret weapon her Great White Whale colour scheme. A good were mixed to say the least. Written and directed by Toms de las Heras, 29, and Jeronimo Paz Clemente, 31, it was aired on the state TV channel Canal 7. tale how a luxury liner went into the heart of battle, and From there she wonderful flypast by a single Canberra bomber and Gazelle singing along ashore, it was a dazzling experience! good number of eyes out on deck, as well at the Century Bar and pass on the way to the Heads were completely crammed with It was such an excellent book detailing how the Canberra became involved in the Falklands war. in Sydney on Saturday February 22. amidships flight deck. charter the SS Canberra in order that veterans and their families Farewell 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. The across the Atlantic with over 350 passengers on board, this [9] MV Queen Elizabeth 2. 1710 boarded and they took up headquarters at Steiners. 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