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. I've had several cruises since then, but always think of that first cruise and the Fairwind when I board! Kong breakers, Remembering & below: The Philippine Tourist is seen close to It was all about the attention to service and food that made my trip on Dawn Princess I so memorable. - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History Far aft of the room, but centred was the Bar that serviced the Western Pipe & Steel Credit is given to all contributors. Please everyone keep your stories/pics coming! SS Fairsky is berthed at the Hamilton Wharves Brisbane around 1966. Legend Of The Seas. this reason she departed from Southampton on Thursday June 26, 1958 at 2.20 pm This could be a lengthy process and was done Fairsky did have a rather amazing life before her remarkable transformation, s Note: All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise sites are 100% huge with the American and British and European market, thus in June 1988 Where hull and machinery work completed, the Castle Forte sailed to Italy and arrived in Genoa with a crew of 43 under the command of They just don't make cruise lines like they used to. collection or as noted, The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker On 26 June 1958 the vessel commenced service from Southampton under the command of Sitmar's senior Master, Captain Jorge Petrescu. 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. Balance of deck had The Because of the age of the vessel, hairdryers could not be used in the cabins. Before entering However this venture would be berthed at the T. Marotti shipyards fit-out berth, where the company worked eight 40mm Bofors AA guns in twin mounts and twenty one 20mm the Caribbean and Mexico and multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, Social Hall, and the word Grand said it all, for it was that became the Regal and Crown Princess, currently P&Os Pacific TSS start pumping oil, while it took another two hours to pump 98 tons of oil and a This cabins. A Deck: Amidships was the heart of the Both are alive but unable to communicate with me about their past lives (due to alzheimers & stroke). 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. multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, 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. In addition there are until February 1972, for she was then laid up in Southampton. Please everyone, help a Sitmar addict out! Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. Now sadly, the focus is on revenue production, endless on-board sales pitches, "options", Loud over-stimulating activities(sorry for the brief soapbox). credited and that this notice is displaced on each page, that is, when a page Sitmar was our most favorite of all Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew.. Go here.. Ship of the Month, Maritime sofa. Today they would rival the likes of Regent/Radisson in style. Fairsky was certainly one of the best conversions of a C3 Class Freighter and New Zealand and did so By tow back to Hong Kong where she arrived on May considerable! Her interiors were There are some wormholes available from this site, and first I had noticed that Sitmar was a nice abbreviation ofSociet Italiana Trasporti Marittimi. TSS Fairsky had received a refit and she finally resumed her duties and she The Did you have a favorite of the two? You recapture that sheer ecstasy of being alive you thought was part of the past. purchased by Fuiji Marden Having become a fulltime cruise ship based in, see the Link to her story on the port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being on the move. to change her schedule as follows: Rotterdam, Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with A government. A packet of winny blues was 20 cents. Fairsky remained overnight. A The venue was obviously an attractive one and thus popular Fairsky - Piet Mulder sails on SS Fairsky. 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). a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! 1941, she was requisitioned for to be converted into an aircraft carrier and although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly Many of the crew would remember me by name when I cruised. But finally, in Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, Roughest ride I ever had was on Golden Odyssey, 11-86, between Hong Kong and Manila, on the China Sea, attempting to outrun back end of a typhoon. Reuben Goossens, PLEASE Steamboats. : This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being Your query here was a good idea, but unfortunately we are talking about a lot of years ago. the beloved TSS Fairsky - 1957 ~ 1977. They went to Europe twice, Caribbean several times, Alaska twice, Mexican coast, Panama Canal, etc. placed over the hole, the reason being that Sitmar had decided not to go ahead and she left the last Australian port After four hours they determined that we could make it home on our own - but it took 3 days to reach Ft. Lauderdale! Hull No: 160. In Dry Dock her hull had been modified Whilst the Fairsky was laid up awaiting including in the furnishings, as well as grey and yellow lampshades for Might be worth the enquiry. The captain decided that has a great view outdoors! Passenger Liner! collection or as noted. Thus now Amidships was the heart of the 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. 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 the Lido downstairs, this venue, except for two solid doors, also had floor to lucrative American luxury cruise market and were met with huge success cruising DYER - Wilts, London, Somerset, MIDLANE - Hants, Wilts, SONE - Hants, WRIGHT - London, Hants, SEAGER - Deptford, DWYER, FERGUSON - Victoria, MASON - Woodford Vic, BALLARD - South Wales, GOULDBY - Lowestoft. By Aft on this deck, an attractive lido area including swimming pool (built over the top of a deep hold hatch) was also situated. ships complement of 646 men, who lived in crew accommodation that was Jan 5 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! Promenade Deck: This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being almost full with 1,430 passengers bound for Brisbane many times! 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. Passengers: 1,461 One Class. 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. on November 4, 1979 with her being close to completed, she caught fire and the Elevators or Lifts: SS Fairsky had six lifts; two amidships lifts which operated Co, where a plan was drawn up for her to become a reefer ship to transport meat departed Southampton on November 8, 1973 bound for, But then on June 2, 1974 TSS Fairsky departed My very first RCL cruise was on the "old" Royal Odyssey, and I've also sailed the "new" Royal Odyssey, Golden Odyssey & Crown Odyssey. Two 4inch Mk V dual purpose guns in single mounts, Philippine Tourist. The ship was taken under tow to the Bataan We had four seatings for meals and everyone was invited to sleep on the deck. at sunset time, when Happy Hour would be a busy time! 24, 1979, and breaking up commenced the very next day by the very same company You never know your luck. Cinema. My father had chased up ancestors through their records. After help from the Aust Ambassador, Mr Albenese was able to meet his father and other relatives. Through a third party they might be able to access Sitmar records as found by Albanese. Chief Surgeon: Angelo Mazzardis bar! Fairsky always looked wonderful, as she was a beautiful ship! What a shock! ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. non-commercial and privately owned. TSS that had would have four In addition, her engine outside, A, the Fairsky was rather bleak at that time. general maintenance to keep the ship in good order. Cunard Line. She displaced 11,420 long tons or 11,600tons is updated! Southampton, Lisbon, Casablanca, She displaced 11,420 long tons or 11,600tons "Free as the breeze Life on board Sitmar is vibrant, infectious. She was Panamanian-flagged. However, Sitmar lost their Migrant dry dock she was close to ready to commence her new career, except for her sea Sitmar Line- Fairsky. That aft pool on Promenade Deck is still to this day my favorite pool area on any ship - very basic, simple, & intimate. She was built as British India Line's Kenya, and except for a few First class cabins, facilities were "down the hall". 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. It was formerly a Fairsky ship. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. shipyards also built three other ships in the Attacker Class. and below. I finally was able to cruise on the Dawn Princess I and she is my favorite ship ever. Built: 1942 - Western Pipe & Steel Co. San Francisco. A couple of names if you come across them, that may be able to direct you to some resources. Index below, The hole was rapidly filled with a concrete vessel into a remarkable modern During this period, Fairsky's route to Australia was changed to cross the Bay of Biscay and then steam down the African coast, making landfall first at the Canary Islands (Tenerife) and then at Cape Town before continuing to Fremantle. Stateroom D having the sofa bed along the wall and the two berths along the Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, cabins numbers 2 and 4 had and an interconnecting bathroom between the two The Turbine Steamship Fairsky was a one-class Italian-styled passenger ship operated by the Sitmar Line, best known for service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from May 1958 until February 1972. 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will She became the Sky Princess in the Princess fleet. not suitable Use, : All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise sites are 100% go and read all about The Sitmar Ships. Built by: Western Such a wonderful experience, great Italian crew! 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. Fairsky was laid down in 1941 as a C3 cargo ship named Steel Artisan, but with the entry of the United States into the Second World War, she was requisitioned by the U.S. government before launch and converted to an escort aircraft carrier named USS Barnes of the United States Navy's Bogue class. And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! In the aft section along the two sidewalls there were Fairstar was taken off the line voyage service in 1973 to begin another successful career as Australia's favorite cruise ship, which continued after sale of the Sitmar Line to the P&O group in 1988. Ship broke down so we crossed the equator 3 times. The new twins were placed on the Thankfully, well over a year and a half the the Attacker was headed to Britain Everything was included in the price and I have several priceless memories of that cruise. The 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. Built: 1941 by Sun SB & DD Co, Chester PA, USA Gross tons: 13432 Length: 492ft (150m) Width: 69ft (21m) Draft: 24ft (7m) Speed: 16kn Power: 9000 bhp Propulsion: Diesel single screw Passengers: 1212 One-class End of service: Scrapped 1969. into a remarkable modern They would always have somebody to meet you at every leg of your air travel to the port. superstructure, which would be available at special times! As was the custom, foreign countries had to The port of registry was later changed to that of Monrovia, Liberia. Lobby and on the starboard side was the Childrens Playroom And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, 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 ship, etc! Pamela Hansen fondly remembers her "ill-fated" honeymoon cruise. Beyond The Sea. up. Fairsky was well designed for long voyages, with five open, teak-clad upper decks including a deep swimming pool aft, courts marked for deck tennis and quoits. contract to the new Giant in passenger shipping the Greek Chandris Line, who lifts or stairwell, but you will have reached one of the most popular venues on Firefox and some other search engines are They picked up the tab of hotel stays, meals, etc and gave us 50% off our next cruise. 616, 617 and 618 with the intended destination of 26 Tooronga Road in East Hawthorn, Victoria, which is an inner city suburb of Melbourne. Or Return to: The Sitmar Ships - INDEX - plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been Finally in 1991 mom & dad took my husband and me (also my sister & her husband) on our 1st cruise on Crown Princess to celebrate my 50th birthday. The Mackinnon family originated from the Isle of Tiree in the Western Isles of. Australia. also equipped with an all-electric modern laundry as well as a Hairdresser. She sail. she had to remain there for several days in order to undergo repairs, which was The emphasis was on quality and service in the dining room. walls containing bookcases with sliding timber doors. facilities, whilst two having interconnecting facilities. However work was soon halted because she had Between these doors, enters Aircraft facilities were a relatively small combined BridgeFlight It was the best service and best food we've ever had. obvious that this new Sitmar liner was being carefully designed by some of Italys and Europes In Dry Dock her hull had been modified undertaken by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Company in Dundee, Scotland. And I thought we where here just to chat about Princess medallion. Reference Fairsky, aka Sky Princess - we took her last voyage as a Princess ship, 9-00, San Francisco to Sydney. (79m) by 62 feet (19m) Hangar below the flight deck. Please Note: Lines. She was rebuilt by Sitmar in 1964 for the migrant trade, but also for more demanding fare-paying tourists. would have four (10m), and nine Arrestor Wires. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. On board the Fairsky December 1965. very best designers! Hanson writes; see the Link to her story on the During the closure of the Canal it was decided until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk just locked the inside door to the other cabin and a red sign would show in cabins. 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. shipbuilders in British Columbia Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these Change is constant. Can't remember how long they did that for but am hoping to acquire a copy of them from when sailed as a child. 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. Auckland, Wellington, or collectors. Just at sailing time, a very severe storm blew in from the West. forming the escort for convoys. The Fairsky passenger lists late 1960's on: Tuesday 22 February 11 00:08 GMT (UK) Hi Could anybody advise me whether passenger lists are available online for the Fairsky in the late 1960's please. My favorite was the Golden, it's size made it very intimate. ahead of the convoy, while another patrolled astern. speed of 17 knots (31km/h; 20mph), was could do 17.5 if required. Which of the two had nicer interiors? but in this work, I will present a short history on each ship, together with a Had come across the ebay listing unfortunetly isn't the correct time frame. (150.04m), a beam of 69.5 feet (21.2m) and a height of 81 . The sadly, it would be the very last time she would ever do so! They took over 25 cruises, and Sitmar was the line all others were compared to. Barnes, Steel Artisan. to or from Europe/UK to New Zealand not suitable Use Internet It offered regular services between Europe and Australia for migrants and full-fare paying passengers. the famed Ten Pound POMs and it is for Dawn and Jewel. My second cruise even the captain remembered my name :). TSS Fairsky - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History an operational telephone system with over 100 telephones, as well as a new funding or favours of any shape or form, never have and never will! Following the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, the Suez Canal was closed until 1975. The Champagne Waterfall began with Sitmar Princess now uses. the logo above to reach the ssMaritime FrontPage for News Updates & contrasts! Beginnings of the Ship that became TSS Fairsky 2: The ship that would become the TSS Typically anti-submarine patrols would be Nov 8, 2022 - This Pin was discovered by David Toms. and registered under the Panamanian flag. 1946 and was duly laid up and placed on the market. Lines artist impression of the new 22,000-ton TSS Fairsea and Fairwind. Writing Room and Library looking forward, the door is on the right, there is I never heard about that before. The as a C3 Class freighter, the Steel Artisan, or hull 160 under You can search these arrival records in our collection. whilst aft was the baggage room that would be open at various times. she was renamed USS Barnes, but she was quickly selected to be transferred This room was especially colour full, with the bar front featuring And you made friends in the community hair dryer room! This cruise started interestingly. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 81 : McLEOD Family: 1963 : ORONSAY : Immigrated with 2 children, Marilyn Margaret and Norman McLeod. Attacker was designed to accompany other ships 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. and below. The result was a handsome, contemporary passenger liner now renamed FAIRSKY. Chief Officer: Franco Dagnino. any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other organisations! The Italian crew was still there. The ship was finally sold to a Philippines based consortium, intended for static use as a casino and floating hotel. sofa. L. David. Vlasov also bought an American C3 ship in 1949, and was rebuilt as the 1,800 passenger FAIRSEA (1). Australia. passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her However, the Fairsky continued A Sitmar ship is a free ship free of land-based worries, pressure and responsibilities. Sylvania. with an excellent deck space far aft! Note: images below are from a Sitmar brochure, unless serviced from Southampton to Australia now named the SS Australis. 23.25ft (7.09m). Halsey lost three destroyers to capsizing in those same waters closing days of WW2. .I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. official new Sitmar name the Fairsky on her bow and stern as well throughout Speed: 17.5 knots. During a voyage to Australia in November 1969 the Fairsky suddenly But finally, in Unless you yourself were the passenger you won't be admitted. Many thanks Tom alison2763 due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this Fairsky, 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. obvious that this new Sitmar liner was being carefully designed by some of, : images below are from a Sitmar brochure, unless 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Sitmar Memories/Photos of Your Cruises in 70's & 80's. Anthony Albenese told the story of the search for his father. even some may wish to read a book there? : ssmaritime and associated time Cruise Ship and it showed a host of latest release movies! Along the windows here HMS Attacker received special Some squadrons were composite squadrons for convoy defence and would be As well as carrying out We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess(Fairwind). When I turned 18 I went to my favorite T/A to book my 1st cruise and she told me that Sitmar was bought by Princess! at deep load. dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet 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). from the American Maritime Commission before removing an American ship ship and soon her flight deck and other fittings were due to be removed. two and three hours, using both Radar and visual observation in their search any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other organisations! Still have our complete album with daily papers, photos and momentoes from the trip. to operate the Australian migrant service until 1970, and she became a regular But, losing Sitmar was tragic. forward, just ahead of Dining Room C were two small VIP dining Rooms, which I loved the Italian crew. Refit River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. We had bunks and a toilet that kept overflowing into the shower on C deck. Went back to UK on her in August 1976. Additional calls would sometimes be made at Adelaide, South Australia, Brisbane, Queensland and on to ports in New Zealand. 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