Name: Terry Joyce
Email: terryjoyce@iprimus.com.au on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 13:09:22
From: Mansfield. U.K.
Home: Belgrave, Vic. Aust.
Ship: Orontes
Dates: 1953

Comments: Travelled as migrants from Tilbury to Melbourne when aged 9 with parents and brother aged 2. Great adventure for me 51 years ago.

Name: Christopher Bevan
Email: chrisbevan44@hotmail.com on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 23:21:03
From: London
Home: Melksham
Ship: Orcades
Dates: 1963

Comments: I went on an Orcades cruise for two weeks from Southampton to Villefranche, Naplea and Madeira and had a great time with three other travel agency staff.

Name: Terence Hotston
Email: thotston@bigpond.net.au on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 16:26:44
From: Morden , Surrey
Home: Ringwood , Australia
Ship: SS Ranchi
Dates: September-November 1951

Comments: I have changed my email address but the original comment still applies.

Name: Barbara Hall
Email: ssstrathmore@yahoo.co.uk on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 06:13:13
From: India/England
Home: Grimsby   England
Ship: SS Strathmore
Dates: December 1947

Comments: I was born on board the Strathmore on December 15th 1947 as she sailed  from Bombay to Tilbury. My mother lied about how many months pregnant she was - no scans in those days!  In 1998 I cruised on board the Arcadia and, from talking to the entertainments officer, was able to obtain the exact latitude and longitude of my birth.  Having read many of the entries on this site, I feel extremely proud to be part of the Strath Sisters family.

Name: Peter G. Longhurst.
Email: peter@longhurst.fslife.co.uk on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 22:54:12
From: Sussex
Home: Worthing
Ship: Strathmore
Dates: 1944

Comments: As a young lad of 17, from Greenock to Bombay and back to Port Said in large convoy. Hit a whale during passage. I have the complete list of ships in convoy plus escorts.

Name: Jacquie
Email: liddiard13@hotmail.com on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 23:59:14
From: UK
Home: Australia
Ship: Fairsea
Dates: 1960

Comments: Am wondering if anyone would have a passenger list of the Orsova in the early 1900s please.

Name: Orysia Carroll
Email: carrollo@hotmail.com on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 13:27:53
From: Adelaide, Australia
Home: Cleveland, OH , USA
Ship: SS Oronsay
Dates: Approx. 1959

Comments: As a child I travelled with my family on the SS Oronsay from Adelaide, Australia to Cleveland, Ohio (USA). The memories of the ship and crew plus the stops in Fiji and Hawaii will never be forgotten. I am so lucky to have made this trip as a child.

Name: Gerrry Redmond
Email: gerard.redmond@defence.gov.au on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 19:26:39
From: Liverpool, UK
Home: Brisbane
Ship: Strathmore
Dates: 10 May - 4 Jun 1962

Comments: There were three families of us, the Redmonds, Penders and Blakleys (all related), 14 in all sailing from Tilbury to Adelaide in 1962 (we made the front page of the Adelaide Advertiser on arrival because of our large family number). I turned 13 on the boat and had just made it into the adults dining room for the trip because I was twelve when we left. Had great cabins on the promenade deck (1st class) - luck of the draw, we had only paid the ten quid! Fantastic experience at that age, loved the ship and will never forget it. Lovely Goanese waiter who never said one word but who remembered everyone's order without writing anything down. Vividly remember being on deck during massive waves in monsoon in middle of Indian Ocean - and the flying fish and bum boats in Port Said. Bit of a let down from promenade deck to Finsbury Hostel in Adelaide but since then, thanks to lots of hard work early on by my parents, have never looked back or regretted coming to Australia. Going over your site has bought back great memories of the boat and the trip. There is obviously thousands of us out there now in out 50s who share similar experiences and know the feeling of coming out to Australia as kids and starting a new life after travelling on these wonderful ships.

Name: Colin Bryant
Email: colin.bryant2@btinternet.com) on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 08:21:16
From: Brighton/Hove
Home: Gravesend
Ship: Strathmore
Dates: 1960/61

Comments: Great site ! Where did you get all those Strathmore pictures ?          Bought them at a trash & treasure market. Mel

Name: Derek Beeby
Email: dbeeb@dodo.com.au on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 17:56:27
From: India
Home: Melbourne Aust
Ship: Himalaya
Dates: 1952

Comments: Travelled from Bombay to Melbourne with my Dad and Sisters, We came via Fremantle to Melbourne. Are there any passenger lists for the Himalaya from that period. Keep up the good work nice informative site. Thankyou.

Name: Susan Young
Email: youngwrite2@bellsouth.net on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 12:55:18
From: London
Home: Florida USA
Ship: Stratheden, Strathmore, Chusan, Canberra
Dates: Late 1950's and early 1960's

Comments: I am happy to have found a site on the Strath Sisters. I recalled from childhood memory travelling on many of the P & O Ships and was happy to find out more about them and that there were others who still held them in fond memory.   Thanks.

Name: Janet McMahon
Email: woodorbit@aol.com on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 23:49:32
From: London,England
Home: Sydney, Australia
Ship: Strathaird
Dates: Arrived Fremantle 26.4.58

Comments: Master was J.M.Perry & Medical Officer was G.P.Royall I have a certificate from when the ship crossed the equator & a passenger list on holidays in UK & saw the site on the computer.

Name: Cliff Rimmer
Email: os2738@aol.com on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 07:03:59
From: Newmarket, Suffolk
Home: Newmarket, Suffolk
Ship: Orcadia sic
Dates: 1960-1970

Comments: I was a cabin steward on the Orcadia sic and travelled all over, if anyone can remember me, or any of the fella's I knew such as a gent who liked to be called Petra!! Please get in touch I would love to hear from anyone.    I'm not sure if you mean Arcadia or Orcades. Mel

Name: Michael Swales
Email: yelgem@optusnet.com.au) on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 18:11:12
From: England
Home: Brisbane
Ship: R.M.S. Orontes
Dates: 15/02/1951

Comments: I still have the first class ticket stub and the passenger list. Arrived 13/03/1951

Name: Mary Draper (nee Mellor)
Email: mary@vitalbalance.com.au on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 08:41:10
From: Brierfield Lancashire England
Home: Beenleigh. Queensland
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: Arrived June 1955

Comments: Arrived June 1955 as a 6 year old with my parents George and Ann Mellor. Had a wonderful time escaping the nursery and sneaking in to see the movies.   Knew every nook and cranny of the ship and all the sailors by name. Wish the memory was still the same! Would love to have a passenger list or contact with anyone who may have been on the same sailing. Great website. Wish my father could have seen it before he passed away. He was a gunner with D.E.M.S. in W.W.2 and had a lifelong love of the sea and ships.

Name: Lesley Miller
Email: lesleymm@aapt.net.au on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 01:02:10
From: Swanley, Kent, England
Home: Queensland, Australia
Ship: SS Strathaird
Dates: May 1956 - 17 June 1956

Comments: Great site and extremely interesting. We left Tilbury mid May 1956 and arrived in Melbourne 17 June 1956. Reason I remember the date of arrival is because we were due to arrive on the 16 June (my Father's birthday) but were delayed a day due to bad weather. I was eight and was with my parents and four siblings. I enjoyed dining without my parents and the trip through the Suez Canal was fascinating as we sat on the railings with our legs dangling over the sides and watched women washing clothes on the bank. Was that the last trip through the Suez for the Strathaird? I would love a copy of the passenger list if anyone has such a thing. Keep up the good work.

Name: William Scott
Email: william.scott@optusnet.com.au on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 16:49:40
From: Morpeth, Northumberland, UK
Home: Adelaide
Ship: SS.Stratheden
Dates: 26th January 1963

Comments: I cannot forget my very first trip with P&O sailing on the Stratheden. We even set sail on Australia Day. My parents and I were in Cabins D91 and D93. I have travelled on the Orsova and Orcades and as a guest visitor on Iberia, Oronsay, Himalaya and Strathmore but nothing compared to the grand old Stratheden. It will always remain one of my greatest adventures. I wonder what happened to the full scale model of SS. Stratheden that used to grace the entrance of Elder's GM, in Currie Street Adelaide?

Name: Christine Bingham
Email: CBSetchell@aol.com on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 09:15:18
From: Swindon/UK
Home: Swindon/UK
Ship: Orontes
Dates: ?

Comments: I am researching my family tree and am looking for anyone who remembers Dennis Bingham (engineer) who travelled on the Orontes.

Name: Marie & David Hunt
Email: hntdvd41@yahoo.com.au on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 15:48:47
From: Nottingham
Home: Perth WA
Ship: Stratheden
Dates: 28 April 1963

Comments: We sailed as newly weds so the trip was our honeymoon wow. I believe it was the last voyage to Australia for the Stratheden. Great site thank you.

Name: Elizabeth Capewell (nee Aldridge)
Email: ccme.org@which.net on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 04:28:06
From: London, England
Home: Newbury, Berkshire, England
Ship: SS. Ranchi
Dates: Sept-Nov 1951

Comments: I was 4 years old when my parents and elder sister embarked on the SS. Ranchi at Tilbury. I can conjure up the smells of the ship and I have vivid memories of the journey - not surprising when the engines kept breaking down and the ship blocked the Suez canal for a week. I also remember a baby dying and being buried in the Red Sea(?). When we got to Fremantle we had photos taken of us with big lollipops - our first unrationed sweets. I also remember a little boy called Johnnie stabbing me in the back with a knitting needle during a fancy dress parade - he was a soldier, I was a 'Hula-hula girl'. The Crossing the Line ceremony is another vivid memory - my Mum was covered in porridge before being tipped backwards into the pool. We lived in a flat in Ashfield, Sydney but we only lasted 4 years as Mum was homesick. We returned to England in 1955 on a cargo boat, the S.S. Largs Bay (Shaw Savill Line). I still keep in touch with my first school friend. I cried on seeing Sydney from the air on my first return in 1992. I realised how important living there had been. I am delighted to find your site. I think this bit of history is not well recorded and would love to collect the stories of people who did these journeys by ship. I have an SS. Ranchi brooch and a sailor doll from either the Ranchi or Largs Bay.

Name: Neil Vigers
Email: neil@thevigers.fsnet.co.uk on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 05:46:56
From: Hampshire
Home: Hampshire
Ship: Strathmore
Dates: 1950s

Comments: My Grandfather was Captain of the Strathmore in the 1950s. I would be glad to hear from anyone who knew him.His name was Capt RE Cowell.

Name: Elizabeth Atkinson
Email: elizabeth-atkinson@ntlworld.com on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 10:06:22
From: England
Home: Guildford, England.
Ship: SS Stratheden & SS Iberia
Dates: Sept/Oct 1960 & Sept /Oct 1965 coming back

Comments: I loved my trips out to Melbourne aged 9 and then back aged 14 and wanted to be a children's hostess for years! Great memories of the swishing waves in the pool when it was low in choppy seas! What happened to "Tiny", the genial sailor who entertained on the Iberia? Would also love to see a passenger list for either journey.

Name: Geofrey M. Hedges
Email: gm.hedges@bigpond.com on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 11:17:13
From: UK
Home: Tanilba Bay 2319 Australia
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: Dep. 5/11/1954

Comments: Voyage U.K.to Australia most enjoyable. Sometimes wonder about some of fellow passengers/crew:- James Bye (dep. purser) Wendy Dawson, disembarked Bombay, John Robinson, and many others. Thank you for your site. Geoff Hedges.

Name: Gill O'Brien
Email: atonyobrien@aol.com on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 01:59:23
From: Sussex
Home: Sussex
Ship: Stratheden
Dates: 1952

Comments: Age 2 travelled with family to Australia in 1952. Took 6 weeks. Mother tried to get me to stay in the nursery, but I just screamed. My father had a job in Sydney as a Borough Architect. Family stayed 2 years in Turramurra outside Sydney but returned to England in 1954, had enough of the heat, the spiders and just homesick.

Name: Alan Donougher
Email: adonougherajd@yahoo.com.au on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 14:40:21
From: Liverpool
Home: Shoalhaven Heads
Ship: Orion
Dates: Aug/Sep 1955

Comments: Came with my parents as a 9 year old. Orion was heaven on earth to me. Still have the original Passenger List & General Information booklet if anyone wants to check something.

Name: Tony Spivack
Email: tonyspivack@earthlink.net on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 16:09:05
From: London UK
Home: Port Orchard, WA USA
Ship: SS Iberia, SS Orsova
Dates: June 65 - May 66, June 66 - May 68

Comments:  I was the Ships Photographer on board and met great folks from all over the world. The Iberia was my home for one year and SS Orsova for 2 years continuous!

Name: Peter Jackson
Email: pjsplace55@aapt.net.au on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 19:06:17
From: London
Home: Queensland
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: Dec.1958

Comments: My parents, my brother and I came to Australia on the £10 scheme, and have been here ever since. I remember coming through the Suez,and seeing a warship through the porthole. (I was getting my hair cut at the time) I was three. Was there a man overboard incident at Port Said?

Name: Kenneth C   Davis
Email: info@kendavismusic.com on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 21:46:28
From: England
Home: Sydney
Ship: SS Stratheden
Dates: June 1963

Comments: I sailed on the SS Stratheden, departing from Southhampton in June 1963 via Suez Canal with my family, Father Leslie Davis, now deceased, my Mother Eileen Joyce Davis who is still living, eldest Brother Keith Leslie Davis, now 62 and living In Elizabeth, Adelaide, Alan James Davis now 60 years of age & owns Swiss Cheese Cakes in Adelaide, SA, Michael John Davis, now 59 and living in Morgan, South Australia, semi retired but still drives school bus, Kenneth Charles Davis who is now 57 and lives In Sydney NSW. He is a Musician Composer and has his own website. You can email me for the site address. We would be interested in contacting anyone who may have been on the boat during this time.

Name: Rod Hagen
Email: rodhagen@netspace.net.au on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 19:32:56
From: Sussex UK / Australia
Home: Melbourne , Australia
Ship: Arcadia, Strathnaver
Dates: 1956, 1961/2

Comments: What a lovely site! I was born in England in 1952 and first travelled to Australia with my family on the Arcadia in 1956, but my parents were Australian. My late father travelled to England on the Himalaya in 1949, when she was returning from her maiden voyage. My mother and late sister followed a little later on the Strathmore. In December 1961 my Mother, sister and I headed back to England on the "paying off" voyage of the Strathnaver. Maybe I was just the right age, but it was a wonderful trip for me. Yes, boiler troubles kept us tied up in Malta briefly, I think we may have stayed in Lisbon a little longer than originally planned and the loss of stabilisers in the Bay of Biscay wasn't exactly comfortable, but out of my three trips to and from the Antipodes (I later returned to Australia from Milan on the Marconi line, Gallileo)  it was by far my favourite. We still have some memorabillia from that final voyage I think, menus, newsletters, photos, etc.

Name: Edgar W. Fentum
Email: fentumew@comcast.net on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 07:13:20
From: India
Home: California
Ship: Strathmore
Dates: 1947

Comments: I left with my family after Independence on August 21st 1947 from Bombay to Tilbury Docks, London. I was 13 at the time and have memories of the Red Sea, Suez Canal and being seasick in the Bay of Biscay. It seemed a hugh luxury liner and I can hardly believe how small it was by modern standards.

Name: William Weston
Email: mkweston53@cs.com on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 11:10:01
From: London, England
Home: Cleveland, USA
Ship: Stratheden
Dates: 1938-45

Comments: My father was a seaman aboard the Stratheden and Ille de France etc. but mostly the Stratheden. I am doing research into what WWII stars he may be entitled to.  He has the 1939-45 star stamped on his service papers but due to his numerous travels he may be entitled to others. I would appreciate any information in this regard or about Stratheden's tenue as a troop ship during WWII.

Name: Bob Alexander
Email: bobalexandernz@yahoo.com.au on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 06:43:03
From: Wellington New Zealand
Home: Wellington New Zealand
Ship: Stratheden & Strathmore
Dates: April/July52

Comments: Electrician on Stratheden. Passenger on Strathmore Bombay/Sydney to join Palana.

Name: Joe Potter
Email: jpsmias@hotmail.com on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 03:39:01
From: Felixstowe, GB.
Home: Felixstowe, GB.
Ship: Orcades
Dates: August 59-January 60

Comments: I was a 16 year old Deck Boy on the Verandah/Promemade Deck and would like to find a list of passengers that joined the ship in Auckland and disembarked at Sydney or Melbourne around Christmas '59.

Name: David Rorison
Email: rgrenoak@tpg.com.au on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 10:40:42
From: Greenock, Scotland
Home: Coffs Harbour, NSW Australia
Ship: Stratheden  Strathaird
Dates: 2/41   7/42

Comments: I was an Engineer with P&O from 1941 to 1946, sailing on Stratheden, Ile de France, Strathaird, Cathay, Mooltan, Al  Rawdah.

Name: Stephanie
Email: ajass2@optusnet.com.au on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 23:06:24
From: Scotland
Home: Australia
Ship: Ranchi
Dates: Feb-March 1952

Comments: My mother, Marie (or mary), her sister Marjory and my grandparents Margaret and Duncan Stalker left Tilbury Docks in England on 6th February 1952 and arrived in Melbourne sometime in March. Would love to hear from anyone (or their families) who were also aboard.

Name: John Whittington
Email: ledwich@clear.net.nz on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 10:18:06
From: Comfort Inn Ledwich
Home: Rotorua. New Zealand
Ship: SS Canberra & SS Iberia
Dates: 1966 1967

Comments: I was a musician with The Joe Maguire Trio on board SS Canberra Sep 1966 and SS Iberia Jan 1967.

Name: Peter Cunningham
Email: cunningham.p@optusnet.com.au on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 16:07:24
From: Melbourne Australia
Home: Palmwoods Qld Australia
Ship: S.S.Iberia
Dates: 1958 1959

Comments: My Mother, Molly B. Cunningham, my Brothers Kevin, Mark and Paul immigrated to Australia. They left Southhampton Dec.1958 and arrived Melbourne Jan.1959 aboard the S.S.Iberia. I am trying to locate passenger and crew lists in an attempt to find my real Father. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Name: Ray Jones
Email: rjon9991@bigpond.net.au on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 16:13:30
From: Middlesbrough England
Home: Melbourne
Ship: Stratheden
Dates: 26 Jan 1963

Comments: What a great site. I left England during one of the worst winters on record. Although we were all 10 quid tourists we were treated as first class passengers. I was 21 having a look at the World. I shared a cabin with 5 other lads so you can imagine we got up to a few tricks. Thanks for the memories! Was this the last voyage of Stratheden?

Name: Renate Kelaher
Email: renate.kelaher@bigpond.com.au on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 16:56:34
From: Hamburg Germany
Home: Sydney NSW
Ship: SS Strathallan
Dates: 21st Jan 1939 Dpt London 1st March 1939 ARR Sydney

Comments: Great talking to you Mel and do hope we meet someday. Hope you are able to organise a reunion in the future. Look forward.

Name: Robert Nassau
Email: robdavnas@msn.com on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 16:09:08
From: Melbourne
Home: Los Angeles
Ship: Himalaya
Dates: 3/10/60 - 4/5/60

Comments: My family (Dad, Lou; Mom, Frances; Sister, Janet) immigrated to the U.S. when I was 10 years old.  (I celebrated my birthday after leaving Sydney.) It was such an exciting time. I fondly remember roaming the many decks, taking advantage of my newly acquired independence. I remember the lift operator befriending me, the menus with the fascinating little stories, the special kids activities, swimming in the pool, getting a certificate for crossing the international date line, throwing streamers down to the people standing on the dock at each port. I thought the ship was huge! In fact many years later, while visiting the Queen Mary docked permanently in Long Beach, I announced to my wife and kids that it was small compared to the Himalaya. It's kind of hard convincing them of that after seeing the pictures on your web site. Ports of call en route after Sydney included Auckland, Suva, Honolulu, Vancouver and San Francisco. Wow!   What a treat for a kid that never left Victoria. We disembarked in Long Beach and headed to our new home and new life in Hollywood. The trip was a magical, unforgetable experience. Thanks for the opportunity to re-live those great moments.

Name: Anders W. Beyer
Email: aflightcaptain@aol.com on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 21:58:46
From: Sweden
Home: London, England
Ship:
Dates:

Comments: Good day! I have been interested in ocean liner era of 30's to the fifties, and collect paraphernalia such as menues, trunk stickers, luggage etc. Just picked up a set of luncheon and dinner menues from S.S. Orsova, spanning the dates Monday, 29th April, 1957 - Wednesday, 15th May, 1957. The set also includes invitations to two children's parties (one a fancy dress party on Tuesday, 14th May, 1957 - the other a Children's Party for the same date with menu). The Children's Party menu includes, among other things: Cold Roast Turkey and Ham, Salad, "Orsova" Wonder Cake, Strawberry Trifle, Lemonade, Frivolities, Fruits etc. The card also includes the names and birthdays of several children on various dates, including the day of the party. Can anyone tell me in which direction this trip went, by the dates given above? Has anyone got any information about the "Grand Opening, Point Cruz Theatre, Honaria, B.S.I.P., May 6th 1955". According to the souvenir programme, the proceedings were "Formally opened by His Excellency The High Commisioner Sir Robert Stanley K.B.E., C.M.G. I would be very happy if anybody could shed some more light on both items. Kind regards, Anders W. Beyer.

Name: Bronwen Watts Larson
Email: bronlarson@aol.com on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 16:19:45
From: London, England
Home: Loma Linda, California, USA
Ship: SS Iberia
Dates: January 1962

Comments: I was 9-1/2 years old when my family emmigrated to Australia. Being the eldest of four children I have the most vivid memories of that 28-day voyage through the Suez, on to Aden, Singapore, Fremantle and then Adelaide which was to become our new home.  I was delighted to find this site today, with pictures. How can I find the exact date when this trip left Tilbury Docks?  I think it was about January 13, 1962, but am not sure, and what day did it arrive in Adelaide?  Where else might I find more information on the SS Iberia?  Thanks for any help you can give.

Name: Alf Corbyn
Email: shufti@cbsurf.net on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 22:42:43
From: Enfield North London
Home: Plymouth Devon
Ship: Stratheden First Trip
Dates: 31-03-48 to 06-07-48

Comments: Excellent site.

Name: Jeff Saunders
Email: jeff3saunders@btinternet.com on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 12:18:04
From: Liverpool
Home: Moffat, Scotland
Ship: SS Orcades
Dates: 1970-1972

Comments: I spent the best two years of my life on Orcades. I worked as an Oiler aboard her and have very fond memories of her and the places she took me, particularly Australia and Fiji. It's good to see pictures of the `old girl`again. Thank you for this site.

Name: Peter Biggs
Email: peterb1@tadaust.org.au on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 20:51:15
From: Gravesend, Kent
Home: Hunter Valley NSW
Ship: SS Orontes
Dates: 15 Apr to  May 1957

Comments: Wow!  What a great website! Me too, I was 11 when I left Tilbury for the great south land. What an exciting trip on the ship for me. We sailed via Capetown, as the Suez crises was on at the time. Smoothest part of the trip was the Bay of Biscay and the Great Australian Bight. I thought of Australia as a land of sunshine and freedom and opportunity, and still do. Thanks, Mum and Dad.  I'd love any information from other passengers please, especially Laura Bingham. Again, what a great site, well done.

Name: Erica Asling {nee Smith}
Email: aslingnurseries@bigpond.com on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 12:03:40
From: England
Home: Emerald. Victoria.
Ship: SS Orcades
Dates: Nov 1959-Mar. 1960

Comments: I remember very little as I was 6 and had Tonsilitis for most of the voyage. I would really like to hear from anyone else that travelled same time. Does anyone remember 1st engineers name?

Name: Shannon Yahnke
Email: syahnke@msn.com on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 14:33:20
From: Elmore, MN  USA
Home: Apple Valley, MN  USA
Ship: Orsova
Dates: Summer 1958

Comments: Family trip to New Zealand to visit relatives.

Name: R.J.Dennis
Email: Rog@rdennis53.freeserve.co.uk on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 12:39:17
From: England
Home: England
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: May 1956

Comments: I'd just finished relating my two trips in liners, to a chap in U.S.A.. I thought I'd look for UK-Egypt 1951 trip (Oranje) and found details. So then tried Egypt - UK trip, May 1956. Delighted with what I found. Now I've to ask my mother which deck & cabin!! We were returning before school term ended, as my grandfather was ill. We sailed from Port Said, little realising we would never return, as my 9th birthday included my Mother's comment "We can't go back to Egypt", because the Suez Crisis had blown up. Happy memories of a fancy dress competition (I was a newspaper seller!) and I still have my prize - a Minic armoured car and greatly treasured it still is. A wonderful web site. Thank you.

Name: Alan Smail
Email: nancymay@value.net.nz on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 18:19:15
From: Surrey, England
Home: Auckland NZ
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: April 1953

Comments: My parents left Tilbury with me, 6years old and two brothers 4 & 6 late March 1953 on Strathnaver. It took 6 weeks to get to Sydney via Suez and my memories are of a storm with broken crockery in the dining room and it seemed everybody seasick but me. Broken down for a few days in the Indian Ocean with no ventilation, and the Equator crossing ceremony. We crossed the Tasman in Wanganella and have been here ever since. There must be others who shared my adventure but apart from my family and another we met on route who are also in Auckland I have not come across them. Strathnaver visited Auckland on her last voyage and may have done so one other time in the fifties I believe. Great site and memories.

Name: Neil Wills
Email: neilwills@berlin142.fsnet.co.uk on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 09:21:09
From: UK
Home: UK
Ship: Chusan
Dates: 1959

Comments: I was 3 years old and returning from Singapore with my parents. In the Indian Ocean I escaped from the nursery and found my way back to the cabin. I managed to put almost my whole body out of the porthole, where I hung unable to get back in until my parents arrived just in time as my strength had gone and I was slipping forward towards the water! Other than that....I don't remember much about the trip!

Name: John Sullivan
Email: gsu@sydneywater.com.au on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 18:57:36
From: Yorkshire
Home: Sydney
Ship: Chusan
Dates: 1965 tp 1969

Comments: I sailed in Chusan as Junior and 4th Engineer. Made many lifetime friendships and have tremendous memories of the ship. Tremendous site. Would be happy to hear from opld shipmates.

Name: Hellen Wimborne(Proctor)
Email: hmcwimborne@bigpond.net.au on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 19:36:07
From: Edinburgh
Home: Melbourne
Ship: Strathnaver
Dates: 1956 June/July

Comments: I was browsing as this is my 50th year in Oz. and I was hoping to meet up with some from the Strathnaver, for a little celebration. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to maybe meet up with fellow travellers from the Strathnaver. I had been thinking of some kind of advert, but this is great. All the best Hellen.

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