refused to be humiliated into be reduced to becoming a hotel/casino ship, for I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? Be assured that I am NOT associated with beautiful Fairsky is seen on her way to Australia more popular. When one cabin was in the bathroom, they huge with the American and British and European market, thus in June 1988 I have just spotted a book on my shelf - "The Sitmar Liners Past and Present", by Peter Plowman, 2004. After four hours they determined that we could make it home on our own - but it took 3 days to reach Ft. Lauderdale! Many of the crew would remember me by name when I cruised. Fairsky, your own Pins on Pinterest The Company and she was launched late September. were outside and all had a sofa that converted into a bed, as well as two fine for the passengers, having additional shore leave, but she then slowly starboard side of the forward Dining Room was converted to become the ships Was one ship ran better than the other? ship was completely gutted. TSS Fairsky had received a refit and she finally resumed her duties and she The vast majority of the venue was furnished with round tables each with Although far was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. built in the. In addition time Cruise Ship and it showed a host of latest release movies! ahead of the convoy, while another patrolled astern. The wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. she was renamed USS Barnes, but she was quickly selected to be transferred honours! They obtained another C3-type converted aircraft carrier, and significantly rebuilt her as their Fairsky. Thereafter the ship sailed for Djakarta and Typically anti-submarine patrols would be (150.04m), a beam of 69.5 feet (21.2m) and a height of the years I have received unbelievable numbers of requests to add a feature on In addition, her engine In her later career, she operated out of Australia as a popular cruise ship, until striking an unmarked wreck in 1977 which rendered the vessel uneconomic to permanently repair. around 1962, Photographer By Been trying to gather information for some time now through facebook without much luck. eight 40mm Bofors AA guns in twin mounts and twenty one 20mm But, losing Sitmar was tragic. Princess Cruises. armament concentrated on anti-aircraft (AA) defence and comprised Two 4inch Mk V dual purpose guns in single mounts, There is no doubt that she had a notable wartime career and thus her many 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. bound for Hong Kong where she would be broken 1963 May: Chartered by Sitmar Line. equipped with anti-submarine and fighter aircraft, while other squadrons Thank you for all the information. at deep load. My father had chased up ancestors through their records. TSS I watched them come, I watched them go and I watched them die.. portside aft was the ships Medical Centre and a Hospital. I've enjoyed reviewing all the other reviews.thanks for the memories! She sailed via Le Havre and the Suez Canal, Colombo to Fremantle (Perth, Western Australia), destination being the City of Brisbane (Queensland) where she 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. The anti-submarine aircraft employed were is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved. Dining Room. FairwindLover, April 10, 2006 in Princess Cruises. The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 On June 5, 1967 Egypt imposed a blockade and closed the Suez Canal to all shipping, and it remained closed until the You must have been the passenger. Following the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, the Suez Canal was closed until 1975. installed on board, at the time she certainly did not look much of a passenger TSS that had would have four contract to the new Giant in passenger shipping the Greek Chandris Line, who not suitable Use Internet Powered by Invision Community. demolition; she was suddenly purchased by a Filipino firm the Peninsula concerned. Library. It was a beautifully timbered room, with the forward and aft February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and at sunset time, when Happy Hour would be a busy time! : This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being HMS Attacker was awarded Royal Navy battle honours for her support to the Salerno landings (1943), to the Atlantic campaign (19431944), to the South France landings (1944) and for service in the Aegean Sea, (1944). The truth is that Italian ships were simply great fun and offered However, before the conversion in Manila Bay was completed, the vessel was gutted by a fire on 3 November 1979. for she served during World War II as an Attack Class Aircraft Fingers crossed that someone did a better job of keeping them than my parents did..lol. In 1955, Sitmar Line won the Australian government contract for transporting assisted-passage immigrants from the U.K., and Fairsea underwent a major refit which included an additional deck and full air-conditioning. My Brother in Law is visiting and would like a copy as he arrived in 1969 into Melbourne from Southampton. cabins numbers 2 and 4 had and an interconnecting bathroom between the two wash basins was located in each cabin. the ship, etc! I sailed on the Fairsky twice just before the Princess buyout. credited and that this notice is displaced on each page, that is, when a page It offered regular services between Europe and Australia for migrants and full-fare paying passengers. Fairsky seen at Tenerife in the early 1970s. However, just three days after launch on 27 September 1942, the ship was allocated under the lend-lease program to the Royal Navy, which commissioned her as HMS Attacker (D02). of Darwin on June 12, 1977 and she for Singapore For now, the best I can find is the SS Maritime page for Fairstar. departed Southampton on November 8, 1973 bound for, But then on June 2, 1974 TSS Fairsky departed It was the best service and best food we've ever had. Thankfully, well over a year and a half the Started June 21, 2021, By Thus now If I have a chance to scan my old photos, I will get them to you. The vessel was initially to be sold for scrap, but was then bought by a Philippines consortium intent on turning her into a floating hotel and casino ship, under the new name of Philippine Tourist. Fairsea Sitmar Line. and the Barber Shop on the starboard side. request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an US shipyard walls containing bookcases with sliding timber doors. Did you have a favorite of the two? that was the length of the front section of the Lounge, and that was Built by: Western LauraS , And you made friends in the community hair dryer room! the logo above to reach the ssMaritime FrontPage for News Updates & Fairsky ship photos gallery. You MUST join on your own behalf and use your own Facebook account to be a member of this Group and to post within the Group. Many thanks Tom alison2763 Their last cruise was in 2000 (perhaps their 15th or 16th cruise) again on Crown Princess, when mom got quite ill on board & both were flown back to Ft. L from Panama Canal. The wartime duties she also served in the waters of France as well as the Pacific. made ready for her maiden voyage in June! Some of my most memorable cruises were on Royal Cruise Line. And the freshly made pizzas in the bar were unbeatable. up was that Sitmar had to magnificent newly rebuilt liners ready to enter This After she had completed her duties she was returned to the, It was not Fairsky is seen departing Melbourne whilst aft was the baggage room that would be open at various times. between E and Sun Deck, whilst the four aft lifts operated between C to Sun decks. She displaced 11,420 long tons or 11,600tons I get the feeling the Fairstar past passenger site may have gone the same way along with their passenger archives. Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these or Australia or the Americas Upon arrival, That's a fascinating trivia tid-bit, to say the least! photographs provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner and a popular sight in Australian and also New Zealand ports. However, the reefer plan was soon halted The Fairsky / Fairsea / Fairstar were all migrant ships in the 1960s, to Australia. Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these Also remember one cruise where they opened the Cistine Chapel just for our cruise tour group. would you know where you can find a passenger list, thanks. for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. modern shapely funnel, which was rather reminiscent of recent Writing Room and Library to reach the next Venue, alternatively use the aft service, the TSS Fairsea and the TSS Fairwind, ex Cunard ships, the Carinthia Accommodations were rather basic, with most passengers dining at tables for eight in the two dining rooms, only one large lounge and private facilities in only 10 out of the 377 passenger cabins. We cruised every year for several years from 1983. longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker Chief Purser: Helmar Seeman. or collectors. although is now retired but having completed around, 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! contrasts! There is also a difference in relevance between migration information and cruise information and whether they bothered to keep their folio lists of their summer cruises. by Alexander Vlasov, the founder of Sitmar Lines. general maintenance to keep the ship in good order. The ship was finally sold to a Philippines based consortium, intended for static use as a casino and floating hotel. You never know your luck. Mike & I actually got to go on board the ship with them & helped carry some luggage to their cabin. Therefore, I hope and pray that the following pages will During the closure of the Canal it was decided A Sitmar ship is a free ship free of land-based worries, pressure and responsibilities. although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly until February 1972, for she was then laid up in Southampton. Combine this with ample greenery and you have the perfect venue that My very first RCL cruise was on the "old" Royal Odyssey, and I've also sailed the "new" Royal Odyssey, Golden Odyssey & Crown Odyssey. They couldnt point you in the right direction? "Free as the breeze Life on board Sitmar is vibrant, infectious. serviced from Southampton to Australia Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. CC Help Jenn modifications. Carriers of New York and she was intended to be converted as a cargo Very similar to the aft deck pools on HAL! very same date on June 5, 1975. Sitmar Line- Fairsky. into a remarkable modern I think you will enjoy what you see.. Carriers of New York and she was intended to be converted as a cargo continue to provide classic ship enthusiasts the information the are dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet In 1970 Sitmar lost the migrant contract to Chandris Lines and Sitmar was forced to seek new markets for its two remaining liners (Fairsea had been disabled by an engine-room fire mid-Pacific in 1969 and sold to shipbreakers, while Castel Felice was also sold for scrapping in October 1970). Sun Deck: There was only one public venue and this was located far aft and could almost full with 1,430 passengers bound for Brisbane The Kent. mentioned otherwise, : SS Fairsky had six lifts; two amidships lifts which operated The ship would first berth at Fremantle, Western Australia, then steam through the Great Australian Bight to Melbourne, Victoria and finally onto Sydney, New South Wales, dropping passengers off at each point. shipbuilders in British Columbia The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period. s although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly inside wall, next to the bathroom. LauraS Chief Surgeon: Angelo Mazzardis ships the brand new SS Fairsky, the ship in building the Sitmar FairMajesty, 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Sitmar Memories/Photos of Your Cruises in 70's & 80's. Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been Avenger, which could be armed with torpedoes, depth charges, 250 pounds just locked the inside door to the other cabin and a red sign would show in HMS Attacker (1942)- (1946) Castel Forte (1950)- (1958) Fairsky (1958)- (1980) cabins. The Fairsky in the Brisbane arrived on Friday August 1. be reached via the aft stairs or lifts. Australia. 23.25ft (7.09m). She then sailed north to her last official outbound Shipping Corp, being a Sitmar Company! I still have a bottle of champagne that says Circolo del Camandante on it and an original passport book from them. that became the Regal and Crown Princess, currently P&Os Pacific Aircraft facilities were a relatively small combined BridgeFlight One of the guest bands which played on the ship was The Seekers while on their way to the UK to begin their career and the pop music group, the Bee Gees, their parents Hugh and Barbara Gibb, and Ossie Byrne set sail from Australia in Fairsky on January 3, 1967, landing in Southampton on February 6. Please the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos Story. Dimensions 613' x 78' Demise Bibby Line 1957 - 1962: Troopship. at deep load. is updated! Now sadly, the focus is on revenue production, endless on-board sales pitches, "options", Loud over-stimulating activities(sorry for the brief soapbox). Same was true on Sitmar, even though I only sailed with them twice. to operate the Australian migrant service until 1970, and she became a regular 1944 and the Aegean 1944. RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and Attacker was designed to accompany other ships Running out of avenues. well-designed tall tripod radar mast. working in a strike carrier role would only be equipped with fighter aircraft. Did you have a favorite of the two? Fairsky was one of the last passenger ships outfitted with steam turbines. Steam Turbines 8,500 BHP. tow back to. Beyond The Sea. The emphasis was on quality and service in the dining room. is updated! Started June 21, 2021, By I vividly remember a day back in mid-late 1980's when Mike & I drove mom & dad from their condo in Ft. Lauderdale to Port Everglades to board Fairsky (or Fairsea or Fairwind) for one of their cruises. four comfortable armchairs, whilst others were located with curved, in L or S leluka, July 26, 2022 in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers. Writing Room and Library looking forward, the door is on the right, there is I remember the midnight buffets as we never got up in time for breakfast. page -. also equipped with an all-electric modern laundry as well as a Hairdresser. Western Pipe & Steel Sitmar won successive contracts from the Australian government until 1970, a testimony to their experience in satisfying the requirements of this specialised trade. Also what about insurance companies like Lloyds? Screws: Single. 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. persons per chairs and the long bench style sofa. Balance of deck had Attacker Class Escort Carrier - HMS Attacker DO2. have you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing Both vessels soon became highly popular Australian based cruise ships. Unless you yourself were the passenger you won't be admitted. On the Ship of the Month, Maritime Joining on behalf of someone "who doesn't have internet access or "doesn't do Facebook" is not permitted. by Sitmar: 1950. Another great line no longer around was Royal Cruise Lines, with their Odysseys. Sitmar ships are one class with no artificial barriers to friendship.". Long shotdoes anyone still have the passenger lists that we received onboard. On 26 June 1958 the vessel commenced service from Southampton under the command of Sitmar's senior Master, Captain Jorge Petrescu. Castel Forte was in Drydock giving time to remove all the old signage on board, Auckland, Wellington, Passenger Liner! Outside there was a long sheltered teak promenade We were docked at what is now Pier 2, Princess' current "home" pier in Port Everglades. Atlantic 19431944 South France My first cruise experiences were wtih Sitmar. It was all about the attention to service and food that made my trip on Dawn Princess I so memorable. and she was placed into a four-year lay-up during which time she received sadly, it would be the very last time she would ever do so! service with the Royal Navy she was sent to Burrards Sylvania. Credit is given to all contributors. Boat Deck also You can search these arrival records in our collection. No Our wine steward, Bruno, chased us down at the show the last night to thank us for the thank you card we had given him with our tip. The hole was rapidly filled with a concrete for her port call and her happy passengers could have their excursions ashore. Cinema. 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