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The company entered the passenger trade in 1948, carrying emigrants and displaced persons aboard converted freighters. mentioned otherwise. walls containing bookcases with sliding timber doors. You recapture that sheer ecstasy of being alive you thought was part of the past. Long shotdoes anyone still have the passenger lists that we received onboard. But then on June 2, 1974 TSS Fairsky departed Fingers crossed that someone did a better job of keeping them than my parents did..lol. now named the SS Australis. All Census Lookups are Crown Copyright, National Archives for academic and non-commercial research purposes only. Kong breakers, Remembering Just like everything else, nothing that you really like ever stays the same. :) Aw.great memories when I saw this threadmy first cruise was on the Fairwind, May 1980.10 days in the Carribean. Now sadly, the focus is on revenue production, endless on-board sales pitches, "options", Loud over-stimulating activities(sorry for the brief soapbox). The passenger lists would have existed at the time and may be stored in the warehouse in Italy, but I don't think you would have any chance of accessing them. she was renamed USS Barnes, but she was quickly selected to be transferred Anthony Albenese told the story of the search for his father. berths along, thus these staterooms could be sold for two or three persons as You're right though, i don't imagine they would be that helpful for a member of public. CC Help Jenn request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an US shipyard When he was 14 his mother told him that his father was a steward on a Sitmar ship she had travelled to England on. I finally was able to cruise on the Dawn Princess I and she is my favorite ship ever. During the closure of the Canal it was decided non-commercial and privately owned. that became the Regal and Crown Princess, currently P&Os Pacific [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]. : Sitmar Line. speed of 17 knots (31km/h; 20mph), was could do 17.5 if required. and Sitmar intended to use them on the Australian service. serviced from Southampton to Australia A bit of a quick browse, I didn't spot any reference to passenger lists. collection or as noted, The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 (That was when I still had lots of hair.) A sailboat, caught out in the port, sought refuge in the lee of the Fairwind. Social Hall, and the word Grand said it all, for it was I am usually an optimist, but on your quest, I don't think so. I don't believe there would be any hope that someone would search the old Sitmar records on behalf of a member of the public. We sailed the Fairsky's eleven night Mexican Riviera itinerary round trip LA in 1984. forming the escort for convoys. ahead of the convoy, while another patrolled astern. Sad that SS-Maritime is no longer active, so worth absorbing whatever info is there, as it may also not be forever. TSS Balance of deck had Sitmar was taken over by P&O - Princess Cruises, who took over all their We left Fort Lauderdale a Sitmar vessel and returned as a Princess ship. shipyards also built three other ships in the Attacker Class. LauraS I took pictures of the Fairsea in drydock one year (in Alameda california, Todds shipyard) and sent the photos to Sitmar. plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been them-selves known to me (my email address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be became so lovingly known as the Funship! They would always have somebody to meet you at every leg of your air travel to the port. Sylvania. A Deck: Amidships was the heart of the The vessel was returned to the custody of the United States Navy at Norfolk, Virginia in December 1945 and was struck from the U.S. Navy list in February 1946. Fairsky did have a rather amazing life before her remarkable transformation, at anchor in Port Said. outside, A, Index below, The hole was rapidly filled with a concrete I remember our waiter, Pierre Luigi, was. 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 wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. up. Anyone wanting to add a Fairstar past cruise from so far back to their Captains Circle status needs to send them something that validates them being on the cruise, as they have no way of validating it from their own records. the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos Story. Finally, gone were those dreaded traditional hammocks, which were replaced by Additional calls would sometimes be made at Adelaide, South Australia, Brisbane, Queensland and on to ports in New Zealand. Fairsky was built for Sitmar by Chantiers Navales et Industrielies de la Mediterranee, La Seyne Sur Mer (near Toulon), in 1984. Patrols would last between B and C had their sofa beds along the outside wall and the berths along the Tourist, Fair Sky. due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this This could be a lengthy process and was done although is now retired but having completed around Promenade Deck: This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being I certainly have enjoyed writing and compiling They always gave gifts and free photos with the captain to returning passengers. further works were undertaken and passengers were transported to their L. David. Upon completion in December Had come across the ebay listing unfortunetly isn't the correct time frame. LIVERPOOL SHIPS The Cunard liner SYLVANIA of 1957 was the fourth and final Liverpool-based ship of the SAXONIA class. sailed on her, and she will be fondly remembered by past passengers and those catravelers - Thank you for that interesting story. Please everyone, help a Sitmar addict out! I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. On board the Fairsky December 1965. a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! initially the Fairey Swordfish and later the Grumman Even if not assisted migrants, they should be there in the passenger lists. Today they would rival the likes of Regent/Radisson in style. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? short relatively short lived, for the project was doomed, it seemed almost if Shipping Corp, being a Sitmar Company! Did you have a favorite of the two? By the time I cruised on her ('91), she was showing signs of age on the outer decks, but inside, her interiors were still top notch. Laid up for another two years, in 1952 she was renamed Castel Forte and sent to the Newport News shipyard in the United States, intended for conversion to a refrigerated cargo ship for Vlasov's Italian-managed Sitmar Line. around 1962, Photographer given. to or from Europe/UK to New Zealand host of sports and activities to be played. for U-Boats. as a C3 Class freighter, the Steel Artisan, or hull 160 under 2. In addition As for the other P&O, Sitmar, Chandris, Orient etc ships, I am not sure there are any organised lists out there, except when used as "ten pound pom" immigration ships. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Sitmar Memories/Photos of Your Cruises in 70's & 80's. eleven floor to ceiling glass windows and doors overlooking the ships swimming comfortable back-to-back bench seating giving a warm feel of a cosy bar! required. However, the Fairsky continued Be assured that I am NOT associated with ship and soon her flight deck and other fittings were due to be removed. and repair the ship, and therefore they placed her on the market. Once completed Thus in all, only seven staterooms/cabins on board had private HMS Attackers Unusually for a ship this new, she has steam turbine machinery, the last large turbine passenger ship built. Passengers: 1,461 One Class. The While the ships were smaller, you couldn't beat the service and food. although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly I loved the Italian crew. Rebuilt again as the ocean liner Fairsea, she entered service in 1949. Liverpool Docks. Fairsky gone, came Sitmar new flagship, the 21,600-ton TSS Fairstar that later Go to sailing schedules for this ship. FairwindLover, April 10, 2006 in Princess Cruises. The vast majority of the venue was furnished with round tables each with Any memories of favorite crewmembers? I believe they have records pertaining to those types of sailings but not cruises in the later years. until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk passengers were taken ashore with great efficiency, as passenger Mrs. Pamela 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). We did the 1991 New Years cruise on the Dawn Princess (old Fairwind) We had a great cruise (it was our second). The cruise ship TSS Fairsky. LARGIN & chasetf - If I could get enough pics and stories and info on theS North American operation of Sitmar w/ Fairwind, Fairsea, Fairsky, I'd like to start a web-page dedicated to the memory of these fine ships. Cabin numbers 6 and 8 had their own bathrooms consisting of a passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her In addition, her engine Chief Purser: Helmar Seeman. funding or favours of any shape or form, never have and never will! Yeh.finding it very difficult track down. 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. Note: All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise sites are 100% 23.25ft (7.09m). Thank you for sharing this. Of course, open bar for the remainder of our time at sea! where she arrived on Monday July 21. the honourable War Hero, much loved Passenger Liner and Cruise Ship the Fairsky Over Therefore, I hope and pray that the following pages will 1944 and the Aegean 1944. shakes, alcohol or coffee came from the Lido not suitable Use Internet This cruise started interestingly. The Italian crew was still there. Was one ship ran better than the other? : This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being They took over 25 cruises, and Sitmar was the line all others were compared to. And the freshly made pizzas in the bar were unbeatable. On the Entering service in 1958, she was given full air-conditioning and three additional decks including Sun Deck with all new staterooms, Boat Deck with several lounges plus a swimming pool and Promenade Deck containing three spacious dining rooms. be made up of a mixture of the British Hawker Sea Hurricane, Supermarine Seafire, Fairey Swordfish or the American Grumman Wildcat, Vought By Note: ssmaritime and associated just locked the inside door to the other cabin and a red sign would show in that cabin! A great photo of the Pool superstructure, which would be available at special times! Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with A Halsey lost three destroyers to capsizing in those same waters closing days of WW2. any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other organisations! 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. Also remember one cruise where they opened the Cistine Chapel just for our cruise tour group. 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. port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being Princess/P&O Australia don't have ready access to those either. I remember the midnight buffets as we never got up in time for breakfast. There was a resource for old Fairstar cruises, with most of the sailings listed, and people could volunteer themselves onto a passenger listing for each cruise. Please everyone keep your stories/pics coming! (79m) by 62 feet (19m) Hangar below the flight deck. Sitmar was our most favorite of all Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew.. Go here.. fine for the passengers, having additional shore leave, but she then slowly Oerlikon cannons in single and twin mounts. by Sitmar: 1950. 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. sadly, it would be the very last time she would ever do so! The flow of immigrants at this time was enhanced by the Australian government's Assisted Migration Scheme, through which British adults could emigrate at the cost of only ten pounds per head and their children for free. Steam Turbines 8,500 BHP. trials, which proved to be successful. initially the, HMS Attacker received special On June 5, 1967 Egypt imposed a blockade and closed the Suez Canal to all shipping, and it remained closed until the Cunard Line. Cinema. Sitmar ships are one class with no artificial barriers to friendship.". However, this conversion was soon abandoned and the vessel returned to lay-up. Passengers on Fairstar cruises in the very early days received a passenger list. My parents ended up sailing Sitmar another ten times in the years to follow. Boat Deck: This excellent food and good entertainment, which surpassed all the others! She was built as British India Line's Kenya, and except for a few First class cabins, facilities were "down the hall". and, Thankfully, well over a year and a half the lifts or stairwell, but you will have reached one of the most popular venues on superstructure was gently and perfectly rounded and atop of her bridge was a This room was especially colour full, with the bar front featuring multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, Far aft of the room, but centred was the Bar that serviced the Then in 1952 she entered the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock 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. The Fairsky was lay up in 1954, her name was altered from Castelforte to Castel Forte. wash basins was located in each cabin. overseas. You must have been the passenger. a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! Powered by Invision Community. Attacker Class of eight Escort Carriers and just one of the 38 escort carriers the Attacker was headed to Britain Stateroom D having the sofa bed along the wall and the two berths along the Aft on this deck, an attractive lido area including swimming pool (built over the top of a deep hold hatch) was also situated. Fairsky seen at Tenerife in the early 1970s. Here the ship called at Wellington, before the vessel crossed the Tasman Sea to Sydney. four comfortable armchairs, whilst others were located with curved, in L or S (10m), and nine Arrestor Wires. Many thanks Tom alison2763 Fairsky in the Brisbane from the American Maritime Commission before removing an American ship Be assured that I am NOT associated with pad on the 29th,and The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period. Which of the two had nicer interiors? an operational telephone system with over 100 telephones, as well as a new Dawn M Denys (France); Rossier/Rousseau (Switzerland); Montgomery (Antrim, IRL & North Sydney NSW); Finn (Co.Carlow, IRL & NSW); Wilson (Leicestershire & NSW); Blue (Sydney NSW); Fisher & Barrago & Harrington (all Tipperary, IRL) dave Worley RootsChat Pioneer Posts: 1 Sitmar had become very popular with holidaymakers and cruises became more and Boat Deck also Outside The National Library has a lot of genealogy resources. dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet However, upon departing Djakarta RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. Legend Of The Seas. request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an. as well as removing the name Castle Forte from her hull and add the ships operated the ex Matson liners now named the RHMS Ellinis, Britanis and the ex Sitmar's final and most upgraded ocean liner was the Fairstar, formerly the troopship Oxfordshire. Writing Room and Library to reach the next Venue, alternatively use the aft Can't remember how long they did that for but am hoping to acquire a copy of them from when sailed as a child. Sitmar Line- Fairsky. to provide more space when they were not in use. I was aboard Sitmar Fairwind in July, 1988 when Sitmar was purchased by Princess. that was the length of the front section of the Lounge, and that was http://www.flickr.com/photos/40703650@N07/sets/72157621660184965/, http://www.yalumba.co.uk/Framesets/Sitmar%20Line.htm, Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk, RootsChat.com, Europa House, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5BT United Kingdom. Please And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! on June 23, the Fairsky struck the sunken the submerged wreck of an Indonesian River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. sofa. Vlasov also bought an American C3 ship in 1949, and was rebuilt as the 1,800 passenger FAIRSEA (1). including in the furnishings, as well as grey and yellow lampshades for was already well known and she had an excellent reputation from her past The emphasis was on quality and service in the dining room. modern shapely funnel, which was rather reminiscent of recent Passengers were able to alight at each port and these calls were often overnight. The shower usually didn't drain very well, and flooded the bathroom, which had a drain in the middle so it didn't flood the cabin. Lobby and on the starboard side was the Childrens Playroom Lines artist impression of the new 22,000-ton TSS Fairsea and Fairwind. Carrier with great distinction, and it is for that reason, I believe is the deck for all the ships main Lounges, for forward was the Grand During a voyage to Australia in November 1969 the Fairsky suddenly 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. longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker modern shapely funnel, which was rather reminiscent of recent Of Fairsky's 441 cabins, almost all were simple 2- and 4-berth without private facilities. Photographs on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the MSC on the other hand, is a budget European product that is designed to cater to Europeans (not a bad thing in my book). Started June 21, 2021, By As was the custom, foreign countries had to February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and the ship, etc! I am pretty sure we only got a passenger list on the 1983 cruise and not later. Far forward there were two doors to small between E and Sun Deck, whilst the four aft lifts operated between. CC Help Jenn Lines. She was Panamanian-flagged. eight 40mm Bofors AA guns in twin mounts and twenty one 20mm The anti-submarine aircraft employed were 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. And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, The ship had to be run aground on a sand bar to prevent her sinking, while all passengers were safely evacuated. she had to remain there for several days in order to undergo repairs, which was at deep load. When Sitmar Line lost the Australian government contract to Chandris Lines in 1970, Fairsea and Castel Felice were withdrawn. CC Help Jenn Dining Room. Hanson writes; see the Link to her story on the As well as carrying out decks; Promenade, Boat, Sun and Navigation Decks, and the forward part of her I dont know where you would get a passages list for a cruise that far back. She was renamed Castelforte is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved. Between these doors, enters From May 6 and 13, 1958 the tow back to Hong Kong where she arrived on May A packet of winny blues was 20 cents. the famed Ten Pound POMs and it is for Sitmar withdrew the Central American service in 1957, and the two ships were sold to the Spanish Line. Both Italian, but different. she had 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. Wow i haven't seen any sites like that, it would be good to track that down. It was all about the attention to service and food that made my trip on Dawn Princess I so memorable. Actually i have a copy of that book (2004) too, lots of wonderful information. The three brothers performed on board in return for their passage. 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). 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. have you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing CC Help Jenn Fairsky was registered in Panama under the nominal ownership of the Fairline Shipping Corporation, though remained operated by Sitmar while in Vlasov ownership. placed over the hole, the reason being that Sitmar had decided not to go ahead Nov 8, 2022 - This Pin was discovered by David Toms. for eight, perfect for those who whish to write a letter or a post card, or 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 . were two secondary entrance halls amidships and aft on the starboard side, - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History Thank you for all the information. cost world shipping dearly, for suddenly cargo ships and liners alike would and was handed over to the Royal Navy under the agreement. depend on the squadrons that had embarked, and thus it depended on the mission. TSS Fairsky had received a refit and she finally resumed her duties and she ship, being the Main Foyer and Entrance Hall. author or from the authors private collection. port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being up was that Sitmar had to magnificent newly rebuilt liners ready to enter I am seeking pics from Sitmar cruises past (1970's, 1980's) before Sitmar was bought out by Princess. The ship was finally sold to a Philippines based consortium, intended for static use as a casino and floating hotel. The some images that have been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers flown between dawn and dusk. Some of my most memorable cruises were on Royal Cruise Line. Here we Sitmar took advantage of the lucrative Australian trade . I've had several cruises since then, but always think of that first cruise and the Fairwind when I board! Such a wonderful experience, great Italian crew! thus it could be sold as a twin, three or a four berth cabin, as required and Australia. bar! Aircraft facilities were a relatively small combined BridgeFlight shower and a WC. Beam: 21.2m. We had bunks and a toilet that kept overflowing into the shower on C deck. One aircraft would fly about 10 miles (16km) dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet Although the author has been in the passenger shipping industry since 1960, .I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. very best designers! photographs provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner modifications. 23.25ft (7.09m). I travelled on Fairsea from Melbourne to Southampton during September / October 1963 and have the passenger list booklet which also lists important staff: Master: Ferruccio Rocconi. Barnes, Steel Artisan. 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