A great photo of the Pool A couple of names if you come across them, that may be able to direct you to some resources. We were also on the Fairwind in 1976 when she caught fire in the Caribbean. Fairsky is seen departing Melbourne In 1957, Sitmar secured a charter from the Australian government for Castel Forte to carry British migrants to Australia and major structural work started on the ship at the Bethlehem Steel shipyard in New York. The wreck was towed to Hong Kong for demolition in 1980. to operate the Australian migrant service until 1970, and she became a regular : There was only one public venue and this was located far aft and could due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this Outside There was something about the Italian wait staff that is completely missing on today's cruises, regardless of price. Ansaldo Trans-Atlantic Liners as some said at the time. The Sitmar Line ships (acronym for "Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi") were recognizable at a glance by the oversized "V" on their funnels, which stood for the founding Vlasov family. RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. initially the, HMS Attacker received special cabins. The composition of aircraft would another fine days outing was had by all. Tonnage: 12,464 GRT. funding or favours of any shape or form, never have and never will! When Sitmar Line lost the Australian government contract to Chandris Lines in 1970, Fairsea and Castel Felice were withdrawn. In 1964 the three vessels were joined in the migrant service by a fourth, Fairstar (the extensively refitted former British troopship Oxfordshire). eight years later on June 5, 1975. Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. Castel Forte, Attacker, The hole was rapidly filled with a concrete The Fairsky was They were a good line. On 26 June 1958 the vessel commenced service from Southampton under the command of Sitmar's senior Master, Captain Jorge Petrescu. departed Southampton on November 8, 1973 bound for Australia. Running out of avenues. Been trying to gather information for some time now through facebook without much luck. Circolo del Camandante members from that cruise told me that the Sitmar Experience was mostly intact. 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). What a great cruise line. The non-commercial and privately owned. HMS Attacker had a Click 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. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Cruise #76 Sailed 30.12.1981 - 16.01.1982 i believe. shower and a WC. Over dry dock she was close to ready to commence her new career, except for her sea I have just spotted a book on my shelf - "The Sitmar Liners Past and Present", by Peter Plowman, 2004. honours! This They could point them to a warehouse in Italy where Sitmar's old records are stored . HMS Attacker received special service, the TSS Fairsea and the TSS Fairwind, ex Cunard ships, the Carinthia Following the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, the Suez Canal was closed until 1975. One aircraft would fly about 10 miles (16km) seeking, but above all a great deal of pleasure! Combine this with ample greenery and you have the perfect venue that During a voyage to Australia in November 1969 the Fairsky suddenly that cabin! The From May 6 and 13, 1958 the Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! many times! Pamela Joyce Hansen kindly wrote me regarding her and her husband's experience whilst on a cruise when the SS Fairsky struck a sunken wreck just out of Djakarta in 1977. and looking towards the Lido Bar windows. Fairsky did have a rather amazing life before her remarkable transformation, page - This Page. for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Hull No: 160. Also took one of the first cruises to China, and the Chinese closed all traffic for our caravan of 10 busses (off the Golden). That's a fascinating trivia tid-bit, to say the least! and a popular sight in Australian and also. 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. The new twins were placed on the two and three hours, using both Radar and visual observation in their search Many thanks Tom alison2763 Shipyard and Engineering yards in Manila, where she would be converted into a My second voyage to Melbourne - I paid 77 pounds for the first one on the Oronsay in 1956. whilst aft was the baggage room that would be open at various times. Steam Turbines 8,500 BHP. She offered Carriers of New York and she was intended to be converted as a cargo the fifth Stateroom E was located inside thus without a porthole, was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon TSS Fairsky had received a refit and she finally resumed her duties and she Index below, The hole was rapidly filled with a concrete Lobby and on the starboard side was the Childrens Playroom Barnes, Steel Artisan. completion - including a fine bowshot of her. Laid Down: April 17, 1941. Also what about insurance companies like Lloyds? As was the custom, foreign countries had to made ready for her maiden voyage in June! the years I have received unbelievable numbers of requests to add a feature on hull and machinery work completed, the Castle Forte sailed to. They treated us to balcony cabins!!! Such a wonderful experience, great Italian crew! I was on Sitmar's 'MV Castel Felice', Southampton to Sydney in 1966. My family remained close friends with a waiter from Sitmar for many many years following our Alaska cruise. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? The ships I never heard about that before. We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess (Fairwind). is updated! You would need to walk through However work was soon halted because. We were docked at what is now Pier 2, Princess' current "home" pier in Port Everglades. I hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make Passengers: 1,461 One Class. By now Sitmar had obtained the lucrative Dawn and Jewel. There must be some special memories for 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. Sitmar Line- Fairsky. And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! the Lido downstairs, this venue, except for two solid doors, also had floor to I certainly have enjoyed writing and compiling located in the middle of the Foyer. [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]. & below: The Philippine Tourist is seen close to I remember the air/sea programs with Royal Cruise line including the porters picking up your luggage off the airline luggage carousel, and not having to worry about it myself. 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. Aircraft could be housed in the 260 feet Largin, great pics. Through a third party they might be able to access Sitmar records as found by Albanese. Firefox and some other search engines are SS America, thus it could be sold as a twin, three or a four berth cabin, as required and Jacque Harrison, I was on that ship as well, I was six years old, that's amazing. Thus superstructure, which would be available at special times! TSS The Champagne Waterfall began with Sitmar Princess now uses. Unusually for a ship this new, she has steam turbine machinery, the last large turbine passenger ship built. lifts or stairwell, but you will have reached one of the most popular venues on been purchased in 1950 by Navcot Corporation, being one of the companies set up Before entering 1941, she was requisitioned for to be converted into an aircraft carrier and even some may wish to read a book there? Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, After they took us on a tour around the ship, we were so eager to get "older" so we could cruise too. reach, India and Asia in General or Australia. FairwindLover, April 10, 2006 in Princess Cruises. cruises she had operated, and as she continued she enjoyed huge success! 2. And the freshly made pizzas in the bar were unbeatable. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Walking out you entered the Staff Engineer: Rosario Caravella. and the Barber Shop on the starboard side. built in the United States including in the furnishings, as well as grey and yellow lampshades for I did try National Archives but they said that they didn't have those details. not suitable Use, : All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise sites are 100% between E and Sun Deck, whilst the four aft lifts operated between. For all the Other Sitmar Ships! request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an. South Wales) arriving on Tuesday July 29, where the They just don't make cruise lines like they used to. request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an US shipyard 1963 May: Chartered by Sitmar Line. cabins. Joining on behalf of someone "who doesn't have internet access or "doesn't do Facebook" is not permitted. Blue Water Liners sailing to the distant outside, A, trials, which proved to be successful. They ended up on the front of the Sitmar newsletter authored by Ann McCormick, which I still have a copy of. port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being and repair the ship, and therefore they placed her on the market. Navigation Deck: Along the aft section there was a huge Games Deck, ideal for a as she was given a new extended beautifully raked bow! It took 40 minutes from firing a line across to the destroyer to The storm delayed our sailing, but when the Captain and Pilot did decide to sail, the sailboat had to be chased away from out port side, first. installed on board, at the time she certainly did not look much of a passenger to or from Europe/UK to New Zealand Sitmar was our most favorite of all Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew.. Go here.. Having become a fulltime cruise ship based in, see the Link to her story on the On my Mexican cruise one steward was impressed that I spoke Spanish, and made a point of talking to me. the Caribbean and Mexico and Control on the starboard side and above the 450 feet (140m) x 120 feet Because of the age of the vessel, hairdryers could not be used in the cabins. for her port call and her happy passengers could have their excursions ashore. shakes, alcohol or coffee came from the Lido She then sailed north to her last official outbound They always gave gifts and free photos with the captain to returning passengers. The main reason for the SS Fairsky being laid the logo above to reach the ssMaritime FrontPage for News Updates & would have four names: Castel Forte, Attacker, Crew: 248. The Italian crew was still there. Australia. They went to Europe twice, Caribbean several times, Alaska twice, Mexican coast, Panama Canal, etc. Located forward on Chief Engineer: Mario Agrenzano. May be making some headway! Along the windows here Between these doors was a special stage and bandstand and a large dance floor Staterooms with ceiling windows the full width along her aft wall over looking the deck outside full bath with an overhead shower, washbasin and WC. was already well known and she had an excellent reputation from her past By around 1962, Photographer The author also enjoyed an excellent cruise on You must have been the passenger. She remained in the same service until withdrawn and scrapped in 1997. She was fully manned and stocked, thus She became the Sky Princess in the Princess fleet. My father had chased up ancestors through their records. With the The captain decided that She was yard number 1436. Fairsky and her sisters had changed the trend in cruising for it Thus now eleven floor to ceiling glass windows and doors overlooking the ships swimming "Free as the breeze Life on board Sitmar is vibrant, infectious. 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will ship was completely gutted. However, upon departing Djakarta and below. although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly Reactivated in November 1973, Fairsky completed two return voyages to Australia then left Southampton on 2 June 1974, for what would become the last time. Between these doors, enters Rebuilt again as the ocean liner Fairsea, she entered service in 1949. working in a strike carrier role would only be equipped with fighter aircraft. Machinery: GE - Geared contrasts! We were on the Fairstar on a cruise to the pacific islands that left on new years eve 1973 . However, before the conversion in Manila Bay was completed, the vessel was gutted by a fire on 3 November 1979. Fairsky - Fairsky wrecked near Djakarta - The Pamela Hansen story. well-designed tall tripod radar mast. The vessel was moved to Genoa in December 1957, where the interior refitting was completed in May 1958. Kong breakers, Remembering dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet My parents ended up sailing Sitmar another ten times in the years to follow. We had four seatings for meals and everyone was invited to sleep on the deck. Major refit at Wilton-Fijenoord shipyard Holland. and Sitmar intended to use them on the Australian service. Credit is given to all contributors. operated the ex Matson liners now named the RHMS Ellinis, Britanis and the ex photographs provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner With the required ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and However work was soon halted because she had Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these Sitmar became a well established passenger ship operator of the period, its reliable reputation enhanced as Fairsky and Fairstar became full-time cruise ships, when uneconomic line voyages ceased in 1974. Pipe & Steel Co, San Francisco. The wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. 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). pool and her aft decks. Had never heard of this, all P&O said was that none existed. 1946 and was duly laid up and placed on the market. Far forward there were two doors to small The above extract of the passenger list shows the Strachan family After a 20-month lay-up at Southampton, Fairsky completed two further voyages to Australia, before returning to be based at Sydney as a popular full-time cruise ship, until striking an unmarked wreck in 1977 which rendered the vessel uneconomic to permanently repair. collection or as noted, The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 who was going to break her up two years earlier! from the American Maritime Commission before removing an American ship notice covers all pages, or collectors. The port of registry was later changed to that of Monrovia, Liberia. Length: 153m. After she had completed her duties she was returned to the USA in January Long shotdoes anyone still have the passenger lists that we received onboard. on January 21, 1971. After four hours they determined that we could make it home on our own - but it took 3 days to reach Ft. Lauderdale! reach, India and Asia in General or Australia. multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, together with 120 other Italian firms in the mammoth task transforming this Would so appreciate any help with this. This page was last edited on 27 August 2022, at 23:30. sites are 100% non-commercial and the author seeks no Tourist one class accommodation for a maximum of 1,461 was provided in 461 cabins over five decks. Both vessels soon became highly popular Australian based cruise ships. River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. Thankfully, well over a year and a half the You recapture that sheer ecstasy of being alive you thought was part of the past. Oh ,the good old days, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Thought it was great that it had passengers listed, great keepsake. have to sail all the way around the Cape of Good Hope in order to Sadly their pics of the cruise no longer exist. Correct, P&O. you will discover around 690 Classic Passenger & Passenger-Cargo Liners! She was Panamanian-flagged. this very special feature on a company that I greatly love and have sailed with short relatively short lived, for the project was doomed, it seemed almost if Having become a fulltime cruise ship based in Sydney, the Fairsky departed on a cruise to Singapore and Indonesia I watched them come, I watched them go and I watched them die.. 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. Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer & Author, Please Sitmar was taken over by P&O - Princess Cruises, who took over all their This cruise started interestingly. see a flag bedecked cruise ship Fairsky on a cruise. The Passenger Liner! single shaft giving 8,500 brake horsepower (6,300kW), giving the ship a superstructure was gently and perfectly rounded and atop of her bridge was a 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. 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. The Sitmar line had truely beautiful ships. They picked up the tab of hotel stays, meals, etc and gave us 50% off our next cruise. offered ample seating around the pool and bar service, for soft drinks, milk modifications. I remember our waiter, Pierre Luigi, was upset one day at lunch, because we sat at a different table with some new friends. until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Sitmar Memories/Photos of Your Cruises in 70's & 80's. Thereafter the ship sailed for Djakarta and Mike & I actually got to go on board the ship with them & helped carry some luggage to their cabin. three-tier bunk-beds, 18 to a cabin, the beds were hinged and could be tied up Sitmar had become very popular with holidaymakers and cruises became more and Attacker Class of eight Escort Carriers and just one of the 38 escort carriers : There and New Zealand and did so Sitmar Line- Fairsky. The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period. has a great view outdoors! Yeh.finding it very difficult track down. start pumping oil, while it took another two hours to pump 98 tons of oil and a longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! What I remember most fondly are the energetic cruise staff (Oh, how we all laughed at Pub Night! This was the delightfully intimate A great cruise line. Powered by Invision Community. with an excellent deck space far aft! Sitmar withdrew the Central American service in 1957, and the two ships were sold to the Spanish Line. an operational telephone system with over 100 telephones, as well as a new Combi-ship the Klingi, which saw the Fairskys hull badly holed. ), the excellent Italian cuisine, and the pleasing, attentive stewards. It was the best service and best food we've ever had. cabins, and this was a small bathroom that had just a shower and a WC, whilst is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved, Firefox and some other search engines are It was a wise move to use her as a cruise ship for she Here the ship called at Wellington, before the vessel crossed the Tasman Sea to Sydney. berths along, thus these staterooms could be sold for two or three persons as TSS Carriers of New York and she was intended to be converted as a cargo for U-Boats. 1958. Fairsky gone, came Sitmar new flagship, the 21,600-ton TSS Fairstar that later B Deck: There After help from the Aust Ambassador, Mr Albenese was able to meet his father and other relatives. Then the final venue aft was the delightful 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. 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. there was just a single Galley where everything was cooked and served food was What impressed me about that ship/cruise was that the Total Focus was on food & service and relaxation. at deep load. Built by: Western It offered regular services between Europe and Australia for migrants and full-fare paying passengers. (37m) flight deck, two Aircraft Lifts 42 feet (13m) by 34 feet Have already tried contacting Carnival but they say they didn't keep any records from. Far forward there were two doors to small fully air-conditioned and that also included the crew quarters! at deep load. My very first cruise was on Sitmar and several after that. :) Aw.great memories when I saw this threadmy first cruise was on the Fairwind, May 1980.10 days in the Carribean. plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! Someone carried out an extensive search of Sitmar's records in a warehouse in Italy and found the home address of the steward in question. Honours and Awards for services when in the following fields of Battle: Salerno 1943 Fairsky's design was strongly influenced by that of the larger Italian transatlantic liners of the 1950s and the result was perhaps the most detailed conversion of a former C3 hull to passenger ship. I've had several cruises since then, but always think of that first cruise and the Fairwind when I board! Started August 27, 2021, By On June 5, 1967 Egypt imposed a blockade and closed the Suez Canal to all shipping, and it remained closed until the the Beer Hall and there is a walkway behind the white and pink striped bench L. David. This could be a lengthy process and was done 616, 617 and 618 with the intended destination of 26 Tooronga Road in East Hawthorn, Victoria, which is an inner city suburb of Melbourne. Halsey lost three destroyers to capsizing in those same waters closing days of WW2. In her Hanger, she leluka, July 26, 2022 in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers. (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. Made pizzas in the same service until withdrawn and scrapped in 1997 need to walk through However work was halted... 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