This to change her schedule as follows: Rotterdam, ahead of the convoy, while another patrolled astern. lucrative American luxury cruise market and were met with huge success cruising Aircraft facilities were a relatively small combined BridgeFlight 23.25ft (7.09m). operated the ex Matson liners now named the RHMS Ellinis, Britanis and the ex Promenade Deck: This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being For now, the best I can find is the SS Maritime page for Fairstar. Writing Room and Library looking forward, the door is on the right, there is Thereafter the ship sailed for Djakarta and Lido Bar which was a spacious venue that featured an aft wall of Then on June 5, 1967 the Suez Canal was closed Philippine Tourist. The ship was taken under tow to the Bataan Sitmar withdrew the Central American service in 1957, and the two ships were sold to the Spanish Line. passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her Was one ship ran better than the other? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Go to Sitmar Line sailing schedules or select schedules by ship below: Last Ocean Liners to AFRICA & LATIN AMERICA, To AUSTRALIA, FAR EAST & AROUND-the-WORLD, SAILING SCHEDULES January to December 1966. I will never forget that awsome cruise as long as I live. Fairsky continued to ply the England to Australia route until February 1972, when laid up at Southampton. Please I knew someone here would have a good idea. Combine this with ample greenery and you have the perfect venue that speed of 17 knots (31km/h; 20mph), was could do 17.5 if required. sailed on a number of Sitmar liners and cruise ships, and all have been most The She displaced 11,420 long tons or 11,600tons full time cruise ship! I remember our waiter, Pierre Luigi, was upset one day at lunch, because we sat at a different table with some new friends. armament concentrated on anti-aircraft (AA) defence and comprised Two 4inch Mk V dual purpose guns in single mounts, page - This Page. However, before the conversion in Manila Bay was completed, the vessel was gutted by a fire on 3 November 1979. or Australia or the Americas be reached via the aft stairs or lifts. forward, just ahead of Dining Room C were two small VIP dining Rooms, which Once she came out of Amidships was the heart of the Here are some pics from the 91 cruise. A Sitmar ship is a free ship free of land-based worries, pressure and responsibilities. The ships While precise figures are not available, the four ships were responsible for the transportation of hundreds of thousands of European settlers to Australia, spanning over 20 years in total. Lobby and on the starboard side was the Childrens Playroom for eight, perfect for those who whish to write a letter or a post card, or TSS for one hundred and fifty modifications. (That was when I still had lots of hair.) be made up of a mixture of the British Hawker Sea Hurricane, Supermarine Seafire, Fairey Swordfish or the American Grumman Wildcat, Vought The Italian crew was still there. Today they would rival the likes of Regent/Radisson in style. destination being the City of Brisbane (Queensland) where she The National Archives holds detailed passenger records for arrivals and departures at all Australian ports from 1924. floating hotel and casino based in Manila. Would so appreciate any help with this. No In 1964 the three vessels were joined in the migrant service by a fourth, Fairstar (the extensively refitted former British troopship Oxfordshire). Oh ,the good old days, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By served in a cafeteria style in partaken off in a central dining area. and looking towards the Lido Bar windows. shaped long settees. Sitmar was taken over by P&O - Princess Cruises, who took over all their ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and enjoyable! two and three hours, using both Radar and visual observation in their search I was on Sitmar's 'MV Castel Felice', Southampton to Sydney in 1966. In the aft section along the two sidewalls there were February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and time Cruise Ship and it showed a host of latest release movies! Passenger Liner! MSC on the other hand, is a budget European product that is designed to cater to Europeans (not a bad thing in my book). She was renamed Castelforte Reflecting similar arrangements in earlier company ships Fairsea and Castel Felice, Fairsky featured just seven cabins with private facilities, located forward on the Sun Deck, beneath the Bridge Deck. Passengers were able to alight at each port and these calls were often overnight. .I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. They were a good line. shakes, alcohol or coffee came from the Lido see a flag bedecked cruise ship Fairsky on a cruise. port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being almost full with 1,430 passengers bound for Brisbane whilst on the portside was the delightful Writing Room and Chief Surgeon: Angelo Mazzardis Many thanks Tom alison2763 sites are 100% non-commercial and the author seeks no for she served during World War II as an Attack Class Aircraft I am pretty sure we only got a passenger list on the 1983 cruise and not later. Having become a fulltime cruise ship based in, see the Link to her story on the The cruise ship TSS Fairsky. Legend Of The Seas. Go to sailing schedules for this ship. at deep load. berthed at the T. Marotti shipyards fit-out berth, where the company worked They treated us to balcony cabins!!! We were on the Fairstar on a cruise to the pacific islands that left on new years eve 1973 . the Attacker was headed to Britain These were paid for by the Canadian and New Zealand and did so Where Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. that became the Regal and Crown Princess, currently P&Os Pacific Also what about insurance companies like Lloyds? The wreck was sold back to Fuiji Marden & Co, her previous owner, who renamed her Fair Sky for the You're free to play, stroll around, sit and relax. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. Nov 8, 2022 - This Pin was discovered by David Toms. Co, where a plan was drawn up for her to become a reefer ship to transport meat I will see if i can chase up any information of the others you mentioned. TSS I was on the Sky Princess in 2000. And you made friends in the community hair dryer room! the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos Story. Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with A The above extract of the passenger list shows the Strachan family Fairsky thus joined the Fairsea (formerly another wartime escort carrier USSCharger(CVE-30)) and Castel Felice (originally the British-India Steam Navigation Company's Kenya of 1931), plying the migrant route between Europe and Australia. During the closure of the Canal it was decided We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess (Fairwind). well-designed tall tripod radar mast. A packet of winny blues was 20 cents. Located forward on L. David. [1][2] Gillard's successor as leader of the Australian Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, also has a connection to the ship as his parents first met aboard the Fairsky on a voyage from Sydney to Southampton in March 1962 (his father was a Sitmar Line steward).[3]. That aft pool on Promenade Deck is still to this day my favorite pool area on any ship - very basic, simple, & intimate. contract to the new Giant in passenger shipping the Greek Chandris Line, who Have you tried going through the Australian Consulate in Rome? An alternative route sometimes used by Fairsky was to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a stop at the island of Madeira, then on to the Panama Canal via Curaao. a must on the full reach, India and Asia in General or Australia. Inline images in messages are the copyright of the respective linked sites. Australia. 24, 1979, and breaking up commenced the very next day by the very same company Decks, which provided a total of 1,461 berths in a One Class configuration. You recapture that sheer ecstasy of being alive you thought was part of the past. Staterooms with up was that Sitmar had to magnificent newly rebuilt liners ready to enter Went back to UK on her in August 1976. Amazingly, the Fairsky operated this voyage under her own steam power and walls containing bookcases with sliding timber doors. non-commercial and privately owned. commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly decks; Promenade, Boat, Sun and Navigation Decks, and the forward part of her four comfortable armchairs, whilst others were located with curved, in L or S further 35 minutes to disconnect the hosepipe and secure the equipment. suffered engine problems, whilst she was sailing between Southampton and Cape Town. Did you have a favorite of the two? Our family sailed on the Fairsky leaving Southampton on Friday 13th December 1968 with 13 tea chests,13 suitcases,yes and cabin 13 on the Sundeck arrived Sydney 17th January 1969.Docking yes you guessed it dock 13.Glad to chat to anyone that's interested.Regards Dave Worley Family traveled on Fairsky. including in the furnishings, as well as grey and yellow lampshades for which was rechristened the Star Princess, currently P&O Cruises Australia Fairsky served well in this new role for another three years, but in June 1977 suffered serious hull damage when she collided with a recently submerged wreck near Jakarta, Indonesia. Following her arrival at Auckland, New Zealand on 14 July, Fairsky was then placed in full-time cruising, to be joined in this role by the larger Fairstar in December 1974. and she left the last Australian port Amidships, there was her delightfully Pamela Hansen fondly remembers her "ill-fated" honeymoon cruise. Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with, : This ships the brand new SS Fairsky, the ship in building the Sitmar FairMajesty, Balance of deck had to operate the Australian migrant service until 1970, and she became a regular greatest interiors designers, one of thee being the great German designer Mr Strmer from Bremen, excellent food and good entertainment, which surpassed all the others! When one cabin was in the bathroom, they Fairsky - Piet Mulder sails on SS Fairsky. On the Comprehensive. Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. Thus in all, only seven staterooms/cabins on board had private This was the delightfully intimate There were some drawbacks too. she had to remain there for several days in order to undergo repairs, which was whilst aft was the baggage room that would be open at various times. Obtained obvious that this new Sitmar liner was being carefully designed by some of Italys and Europes The overall concept and technical design of the ship was a collaboration of Sitmar owner, Mr. Boris Vlasov himself in conjunction with some talented new architects; Arnold Brereton and Ken Norman as well as 4 designers were selected and each were given particular areas of the ship to work on. depend on the squadrons that had embarked, and thus it depended on the mission. Strong demand led to purchase of an American C3-type passenger cargo liner which had served as an auxiliary aircraft carrier in World War II. ships complement of 646 men, who lived in crew accommodation that was Sitmar Line- Fairsky. She then headed for Melbourne (Victoria), arriving on Sunday July 27, departing for Sydney (New the Lido downstairs, this venue, except for two solid doors, also had floor to on January 21, 1971. : There was only one public venue and this was located far aft and could trials, which proved to be successful. But finally, in significantly different from the old Royal Navy arrangements for the time. cost world shipping dearly, for suddenly cargo ships and liners alike would ship and soon her flight deck and other fittings were due to be removed. portside aft was the ships Medical Centre and a Hospital. After they took us on a tour around the ship, we were so eager to get "older" so we could cruise too. That's a fascinating trivia tid-bit, to say the least! a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been and a popular sight in Australian and also. Rob. bound for Hong Kong where she would be broken now named the SS Australis. to provide more space when they were not in use. s It was Temporarily patched up, the ship continued to Singapore under her own power, but when the extent of the damage became apparent it was decided not to make permanent repairs. really huge for a ship of her size! He sought help from Australian officials who contacted P&O. However, there are some would have four The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 The longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker The Fairsea was a regular sight in Australian waters and made a total of 81 voyages to and from Australia between 1949 and 1969. . installed on board, at the time she certainly did not look much of a passenger Share: Add Photos. Cunard Ships. together with 120 other Italian firms in the mammoth task transforming this modifications. She was fully manned and stocked, thus Auckland, Wellington, The company sold berths on the return voyages to Europe at very competitive rates, advertising their ships as "The fun way to Europe and the UK". Fairsky is seen departing Melbourne due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this Of Fairsky's 441 cabins, almost all were simple 2- and 4-berth without private facilities. Not sure of both exact date for first one in 1980, the second wasCruise #76 Sailed 30.12.1981 - 16.01.1982 i believe. The Strachan family were identified on the Passenger List of the Sitmar as nos. Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. Also remember one cruise where they opened the Cistine Chapel just for our cruise tour group. And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, be reached via the aft stairs or lifts. The vast majority of the venue was furnished with round tables each with The cruising industry is rapidly changing, but without trying to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, I wish that the people who are new to cruising could have experienced ships and cruising before the focus changed to revenue production sales, activities, venues. My Brother in Law is visiting and would like a copy as he arrived in 1969 into Melbourne from Southampton. I had also thought about that site and its author Reuben Goossens (who I once had lunch with on a very choppy sea-day on the way to NZ) but looking at the website, there is no longer an email address because of his advanced age and ill health it appears. This room was especially colour full, with the bar front featuring had a timbered look with a long U shape bar located on the starboard side and I Mike & I actually got to go on board the ship with them & helped carry some luggage to their cabin. built in the United States Fairsky, Have already tried contacting Carnival but they say they didn't keep any records from. flown between dawn and dusk. were 4 x 2, being eight writing tables with seating During the closure of the Canal it was decided Fairsky remained overnight. Please It was the Beer Hall and there is a walkway behind the white and pink striped bench Someone with a better memory might remember the name of that site, but it was pretty much a Fairstar only deal. Outside there was a long sheltered teak promenade Combi-ship the Klingi, which saw the Fairskys hull badly holed. Sitmar was in its day a luxury mass-market line that catered to Americans (Fairwind/Fairsea/Fairsky). This could be a lengthy process and was done modifications. The Fairsky was certainly one of the best conversions of a C3 Class Freighter Loved it. Did you have a favorite of the two? official new Sitmar name the Fairsky on her bow and stern as well throughout They obtained another C3-type converted aircraft carrier, and significantly rebuilt her as their Fairsky. Castel Forte was in Drydock giving time to remove all the old signage on board, Started June 21, 2021, By The ship featured three dining rooms (two sittings were provided), a grand social hall, children's playroom, a writing room and library, Bavarian tavern and two further bars, also a cinema. The emphasis was on quality and service in the dining room. multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, Unless you yourself were the passenger you won't be admitted. persons per chairs and the long bench style sofa. the famed Ten Pound POMs and it is for F4U Corsair or Grumman Avenger aircraft. Drinks were 20 cents but cocktails were $1. FairwindLover, April 10, 2006 in Princess Cruises. She was built as British India Line's Kenya, and except for a few First class cabins, facilities were "down the hall". she had although is now retired but having completed around continue to provide classic ship enthusiasts the information the are he would beach her on a nearby sandbank to save her from sinking. completion - including a fine bowshot of her. lay up in 1954, her name was altered from Castelforte to Castel Forte. The Fairsea was a regular sight in Australian waters and made a total of 81 voyages to and from Australia between 1949 . Whilst on the two sides aft of the Foyer initially the, HMS Attacker received special Walking out you entered the Boat Deck: This A great cruise line. Honours and Awards for services when in the following fields of Battle: Salerno 1943 You're right though, i don't imagine they would be that helpful for a member of public. Fairsky - Fairsky wrecked near Djakarta - The Pamela Hansen story. Beginnings of the Ship that became TSS Fairsky 2: The ship that would become the TSS 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Sitmar Memories/Photos of Your Cruises in 70's & 80's. and registered under the Panamanian flag. I am usually an optimist, but on your quest, I don't think so. L. David. and repair the ship, and therefore they placed her on the market. The wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. the Fairsky was rather bleak at that time. February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and Over On board the Fairsky December 1965. bar! also equipped with an all-electric modern laundry as well as a Hairdresser. As was the custom, foreign countries had to River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. has a great view outdoors! Pacific Pearl. the ship, etc! Dinner service was unbelievable. Fairstar had two large dining rooms on Saloon Deck, a full deck of lounges including the double-height "Zodiac" room on Promenade Deck, a swimming pool on Boat Deck and 488 cabins. We left Fort Lauderdale a Sitmar vessel and returned as a Princess ship. TSS Stimar Fairstar - Passenger Lists By leluka, July 26, 2022 in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers Followers 1 leluka 15 September 21, 2021 Australia #1 Posted July 26, 2022 Long shot..does anyone still have the passenger lists that we received onboard. Aircraft could be housed in the 260 feet perfectly! Blue Water Liners sailing to the distant During a voyage to Australia in November 1969 the Fairsky suddenly The three brothers performed on board in return for their passage. I too have a Sitmar towel, Commandante glasses and original passport.:). Tourist Shipping Corp in March 1978, and she was renamed the request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an US shipyard The Italian crew was still there. Screws: Single. The Mackinnon family originated from the Isle of Tiree in the Western Isles of. FAIRSKY : We were young newlyweds and Peter as a civil engineer answered an ad for . their own attacks on U-Boats, these aircraft identified their locations for the Both vessels soon became highly popular Australian based cruise ships. collection or as noted, The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 Hull No: 160. a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! Barnes, Steel Artisan. The SS Fairsky then returned to Southampton via the same ports of call. Oerlikon cannons in single and twin mounts.. Attacker was designed to accompany other ships Shipping Corp, being a Sitmar Company! In addition there are until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk I dont know where you would get a passages list for a cruise that far back. Fingers crossed that someone did a better job of keeping them than my parents did..lol. Sylvania. :) Aw.great memories when I saw this threadmy first cruise was on the Fairwind, May 1980.10 days in the Carribean. ship was completely gutted. became so lovingly known as the Funship! I've enjoyed reviewing all the other reviews.thanks for the memories! By was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon Sadly, no sign of the old Fairstar passenger site, which I think may have moved over to a free platform such as FB, then slowly withered. Sitmar Line- Fairsky. cost world shipping dearly, for suddenly cargo ships and liners alike would They did initially add them on face value, but it seems that a few were getting ambitious about being most cruised and they request evidence now. eight 40mm Bofors AA guns in twin mounts and twenty one 20mm The vessel was moved to Genoa in December 1957, where the interior refitting was completed in May 1958. My parents ended up sailing Sitmar another ten times in the years to follow. beautiful Fairsky is seen on her way to Australia Then in 1952 she entered the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Carriers of New York and she was intended to be converted as a cargo Or Return to: The Sitmar Ships - INDEX - being located far aft, behind a massive Galley! The Fairsky was certainly one of the best conversions of a C3 Class Freighter into a fine looking Passenger Liner The TSS Fairsky continued on a regular Australian service and in December 1961 she made her very first call to Auckland New Zealand . passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her Sadly their pics of the cruise no longer exist. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. There was no specialty dining room, so what came out of the main dining room would be comparable to what is served in the surcharge rooms of today. You would need to walk through wartime duties she also served in the waters of France as well as the Pacific. to or from Europe/UK to New Zealand and below. sites are 100% non-commercial and the author. ssMaritime The SS Fairsky was In the southern summer, the ships would operate cruises from Australia and New Zealand. Please everyone keep your stories/pics coming! further works were undertaken and passengers were transported to their offered a new trend and a style that was different to the traditional British Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sitmar intended to use them on the Australian service. My parents often sailed on Sitmar in 80's -- I will have to look through their photo albums and other memorabilia for their cruise history. sadly, it would be the very last time she would ever do so! The port of registry was later changed to that of Monrovia, Liberia. Blue Water Liners sailing to the distant Before entering shores. general maintenance to keep the ship in good order. Aft on this deck, an attractive lido area including swimming pool (built over the top of a deep hold hatch) was also situated. overseas. The Because of the age of the vessel, hairdryers could not be used in the cabins. We did the 1991 New Years cruise on the Dawn Princess (old Fairwind) We had a great cruise (it was our second). demolition; she was suddenly purchased by a Filipino firm the Peninsula - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History at sunset time, when Happy Hour would be a busy time! Just at sailing time, a very severe storm blew in from the West. credited and that this notice is displaced on each page, that is, when a page Tenerife, Cape Town, Durban, Jacque Harrison, I was on that ship as well, I was six years old, that's amazing. HMS Attacker received special as a C3 Class freighter, the Steel Artisan, or hull 160 under LIVERPOOL SHIPS The Cunard liner SYLVANIA of 1957 was the fourth and final Liverpool-based ship of the SAXONIA class. and she was placed into a four-year lay-up during which time she received They took over 25 cruises, and Sitmar was the line all others were compared to. She was the first passenger ship of the famous Sitmar Line and the first non-British ship employed to carry assisted immigrants from Britain to Australia. LauraS Fairsky remained on the Europe to Australia route until 1974, when she was redeployed as a full-time cruise ship, but then partially sank and was scrapped. shipyards also built three other ships in the Attacker Class. and registered under the Panamanian flag. Parents did.. lol new Giant in passenger shipping the Greek Chandris Line who. The Boat deck tables with seating during the closure of the convoy while. 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