Name: Valery Briton E-mail: valbrit@picknowl.com.au on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 13:20:09 From: UK Home: Adelaide Australia Ship: SS Iberia Dates: Jan to March 63
Comments: I was 18 when I emigrated on a £10 passage to Australia. I have never met anyone who was on the same boat as me. Shame! It was the beginning of a whole new life to me and I thought all my Xmas’s had come at once.
Name: Osman Kasif E-mail: okasif@bigpond.net.au on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 21:32:42 From: Sydney Australia Home: Sydney Australia Ship: Orcades from Sydney to Tilbury UK via Suez and Orsova Tilbury to Sydney via Suez Dates: 1964 & 1965 cannot quote exact dates
Name: Patrick Weir E-mail: oweir@ozemail.com.au on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 10:39:45 From: London Home: Sydney Australia Ship: SS Stratheden Dates: January 1956
Name: Alec Dean E-mail: celavinyl@yahoo.co.uk on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 21:50:01 From: Leigh-on Sea Essex Home: Sydney Australia Ship: Stratheden Dates: early1959
Comments: Fond memories of the old Stratheden as we immigrated to Australia via Port Said, Aden, Bombay and Colombo. I was 9, this was my third voyage as we'd been to New Zealand and back by sea. I recall the ice creams served on deck! Still in love with ships and being at sea...
Name: Melanie Spitzer (nee Wheeler) E-mail: melaniespitzer@comcast.net on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 17:41:22 From: Sydney Home: Portland, Oregon Ship: SS Orsova Dates: 28 Jan to 17 Feb 1955
Comments: Our family of six, Henry and Rachel Wheeler, and four daughters, Melanie 9, Ruth 8, Eleanor 5 and Daphne 4, left Sydney for our new home in Los Angeles. We used to visit the ship when it came to Long Beach, California, looking for our old steward, Mr. Lamb. I am going home to Australia for the first time this October 2007 at the age of 62.
Name: Christopher Taylor E-mail: christaylor576@btinternet.co on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 07:46:58 From: Lancing W Sussex Home: Worthing W Sussex Ship: Stratheden Iberia Dates: 1956 1957
Comments: I was a bell boy on both these ships having trained at Gravesend
Name: Sandra Norris E-mail: se_norris@hotmail.com on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:06:18 From: Warrington, Lancashire, England Home: Sydney, Australia Ship: Strathaird Dates: Dec-Jan 1961
Comments: I was 8 when we left England, a £10 Pom going to a country that I knew nothing about. I have fond memories of the trip and also remember the many bouts of seasickness and the chicken pox, especially after leaving Colombo. Most of the kids came down with chicken pox. They ran out of hospital area and had to cordon off one of the decks to accommodate so many cases.
Name: Janette Walker E-mail: jan_muldoon@hotmail.com on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 10:30:56 From: Tasmania Australia Home: Tasmania Ship: SS Orsova Dates: 1962
Comments: Travelled on "Orsova" from Tilbury docks as a 9 year old...a memory for life, what a wonderful experience!. Would love to track down a passenger list. Congratulations on a wonderful website (memory lane !!) Thankyou Jan
Name: Sandra Lewczuk nee Styles E-mail: mlewczuk@optusnet.com.au on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 19:36:00 From: Chessington Surrey UK Home: Brisbane Australia Ship: Stratheden Dates: Nov/Dec 60/61
Comments: Travelled with my parents & 3 brothers
Name: Joanne Brind E-mail: brindfam@bigpond.net.au on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 23:35:21 From: London Home: Adelaide Ship: Orontes Dates: Feb 56 arrived 20/3/56
Comments: My Father in law travelled on the Orontes From Tilbury in Feb 56 and arrived in Adelaide March 1956 would like to get a passengers list or some photos of the ship if possible Thanks
Name: Tom Baldwin E-mail: tombaldwin@shaw.ca on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 15:23:06 From: Sydney Australia Home: Victoria BC Canada Ship: SS Orsova Dates: July 1967 to August 1967
Comments: In 1967 my first wife and I sailed on the SS Orsova as immigrants from Australia to Canada. We left Circular Quay on July 25th 1967 and arrived in Vancouver on August 25th 1967. That summer, over a period of 2 months, the SS Orsova was used by P&O to complete the Pacific Circle Route from San Francisco and back, around the Pacific. It was scheduled to carry American schoolteachers for a Pacific cruise during their 2 month summer break. Half way through it was to pick up Australians who were immigrating to Canada. I have many memories of that trip and the ship. We sailed from Sydney to Manila, then to Hong Kong, to Kobe and Yokohama in Japan, Honolulu and Vancouver.
Name: Jenny Mayer E-mail: jmayer@iprimus.com.au on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 09:45:07
Comments: I am trying to locate the passenger list for the SS Strathnaver, December 7th 1961 contributed by Paul Platt. I am seeking a family member, who was on this journey.
Name: Colin S. Tonks E-mail: tonkscs@cairns.net.au on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 08:14:40 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Home: Cairns, Qld, Australia Ship: S.S. Stratheden Dates: 1948
Comments: Accompanied parents from Sydney to the UK on business trip. I was 2yo. We passed the returning Yangzte Incident battered HMS Amethyst in the Suez Canal. Returned to Sydney in '48 aboard the Himalaya.
Name: Colin S. Tonks E-mail: tonkscs@cairns.net.au on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 08:17:45 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Home: Cairns, Qld, Australia Ship: SS Stratheden & Himalaya Dates: 1949/1950
Comments: Accompanied parents to the UK on the Stratheden in 1949 & returned to Sydney on the Himalaya in 1950 as a 3 y o.
Name: Isabella Patterson E-mail: valhalla28@iinet.net.au on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 17:00:27 From: Glasgow, Scotland Home: Sydney Ship: SS Strathnaver Dates: Arrived 8th May, 1957 in Sydney
Comments: Celebrating 50 years in Sydney this year. The family arrived on the £10-assisted passage. We were on E Deck and were often rotated to sleep on deck. I vividly remember all the washing hanging up to dry on the pulleys below decks. I was 7 years old at the time. Have also travelled on the Orcades and Iberia in 1966. A wonderful site to read through.
Name: Jean Stevenson Caley E-mail: belleslettres@iinet.net.au on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 12:02:02
Comments: I came to Australia with my parents in 1951 on the SS Ranchi, arriving in Perth on October 31. I was 9 years old. I remember the ship being detained in the Suez Canal for some time, making our overall voyage quite a lengthy one. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else who travelled on that same voyage. Many thanks for your site.
Name: Libby von Kaufmann E-mail: libbyvk@hotmail.com on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 00:06:46 From: UK Home: South Africa Ship: Himalaya Dates: 1957?
Comments: I travelled on the Himalaya to Aden with my parents where my father was to be Headmaster of the Isthmus School. I was only 6 so don't remember much. What does stand out is learning to swim and developing a passion for potato and vegetable salad!
Name: Sam Heron E-mail: samheron@iinet.net.au on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 07:58:22 From: Stranraer Scotland Home: Brisbane Australia Ship: SS Orontes Dates: April 15 1957 - May 21 1957
Comments: I arrived in Sydney on May 21 1957 and travelled overnight to Brisbane Queensland arriving May 22nd 1957. I was 14 at the time and I still have some menus and daily advices from the ship plus my wrist nametag that I refer to as my "Single serve menus reference for sharks". I also have an Orient line shoulder insignia that allowed me into the crews area of the ship. Today May 22nd 2007 my three sisters, my brother and I are going to retrace day one in our new land beginning at South Brisbane interstate railway station.
Name: Peter Bassham E-mail: barcelonabssm@yahoo.co.uk on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:25:41 Address: 17.Dovecote,Middle Rasen, Lincs LN8 3UD
Comments: I served on SS Oronsay from 05/11/74 to 14/03/75 I flew out to Hong Kong to join her and paid off in Sydney I was a Waiter on board at the time.
Name: David Boath E-mail: dboath@bigpond.net.au on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11:44:32 From: Scotland Home: Adelaide Ship: Stratheden Dates: Sept/Nov 1947
Comments: I was age 9, and travelled to Australia with our family of eight, under the assisted passage scheme. We stopped at Port Said, Bombay & Colombo on the way out. The trip was wonderful, and considered at the time, as a great adventure. We celebrate 60 years in Australia on 1st November this year. All my sisters and brother, are still alive. Love to hear from other passengers from that trip.
Name: Jill Plumb E-mail: desidogz@yahoo.com.au on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 13:11:42 From: Newton Abbott Devon England Home: Bribie Island Queensland Australia Ship: Strathaird Dates: February 1956
Comments: Interesting site. I was a six-year-old with 2 older brothers and one younger brother when my parents Ted and Betty Taverner migrated to Aust. We stayed at the Smithfield hostel. Mum tells us that my older brother was 2nd in a fancy dress on board. His future sister in law won 1st prize! My brother’s wife's family migrated on the same voyage! I recall a toy leather camel bought at Aden or Port Said being stuffed with dirty bandages, goodness knows from where. Are there any reunions of this voyage?
Name: Alf Corbyn E-mail: shuftee@blueyonder.co.uk on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 22:09:32 From: Plymouth was Enfield London Home: Plymouth Devon Ship: Stratheden Dates: 31-03-48 to 06-007-48
Comments: On my first trip I was cabin boy. Great ship good food. I see lots of your enquires are about passenger list. Would think they would have copies at P&O, 122 Leadenhall Street London if still available. If you want to read about my first trip go to Alatsea.
Name: Bryan Preston E-mail: bry4npat@aol.com on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 05:05:42 From: England Home: Windsor, Berkshire, U.K Ship: Stratheden Dates: June 1952
Comments: My father was a Major in the Royal Engineers and in 1948 the family returned to India as he was seconded to the Indian Army as a Bridging Instructor where we stayed until June 1952. We returned home from Bombay on this wonderful ship and as 10-year-old boy I just thought what a privilege to sail on a ship like this.
Name: Frederick Edward Noakes E-mail: Gaynoakes@aol.com on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 07:54:11 From: London Home: London Ship: Stratheden Dates: 1938-1942
Comments: My Father, who is now 87yrs, was overwhelmed when I told him off your site. He has great memories of his sea days. He has a great love for the Stratheden and has painted many pictures that take pride of place in his living room. His health is poor at present, but I’m hoping to be able to get him to put pen to paper and share his memories. I think he must be the oldest crewmember for that time on your site. 1938-1942...Truly a Great site. (Daughter Gay)
Name: Garry Milburn From: Leeds England E-mail: gaznol@aapt.net.au on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:36:39 Home: Sydney Australia Ship: SS Orontes Dates: Jan to March 1961
Comments: Your site has reminded me of the time I left England with my Parents and six other children. Thank you for the recollections, they are really refreshing to remember ones past life’s journey
Name: Peter Floyde E-mail: floyde@bigpond.com on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:25:31 From: Yorkshire England Home: Perth Western Australia Ship: SS Stratheden Dates: November 1961
Comments: I was only 6 at the time but I think I had a good time. I do remember getting in trouble for letting a crying toddler out of the nursery and going for a wander myself. I thought I had made it clear that I didn't want to be with the little kids. (I may have been 6 but I was tall)
Name: Ellen Pearce E-mail: ellen.pearce@iag.com.au on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 19:54:31 Address: Penrith
Comments: I would like to know if there is any information on the Iberia for the route that arrived in Sydney on 28th October 1964. I am after passenger lists and menus.
Name: Huw Davies E-mail: huwsam@yahoo.com on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 21:53:54 From: Wales Home: Melbourne Ship: Strathmore Dates: Sept 20 1955 Oct 20 1955
Comments: We arrived in Sydney on 20 October 1955 after a month-long voyage on Strathmore as 'ten-pound Poms'. Loved the voyage on the old girl. Wonder if there are any other people from that voyage still around?
Name: Andrea Hanson E-mail: dunc-andrea@intas.net.au on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 20:09:00 From: Tassie Home: Tassie Ship: Strathaird Dates: August 1954
Comments: Great Site. I am searching for a passenger list for Strathaird leaving Tilbury in August 1954 for Australia for mother in law 60th birthday pressie - If anyone could help thanks.
Name: Jon Taylor E-mail: heirloomboxes@yahoo.com.au on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 14:19:53 From: Australia Home: Australia Ship: Strathaird Dates: 1957
Comments: My grandparents, Bill and Ivy Mandell, migrated to Australia on the Strathaird in 1957 or 1958 from the U.K. to Melbourne Australia. With them, was my parents Roy and Jean Taylor (nee Mandell). Two children came with them. I am trying to prove to my uncle that the ship was the Strathaird and not the Orontes as he says. Can anyone help me with this?
Name: Adam J G Nelmes E-mail: mada@nelmesy.demon.co.uk on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 22:59:47 From: Cardiff, Wales Home: Cardiff, Wales Ship: Himalaya Dates: until 1950
Comments: My great Uncle, George Coates served as a chef above the Himalaya until 1950, when he suddenly died from a brain haemorrhage on board ship. Would be interested to hear from anyone who met or worked with him.
Name: Sharon Morris E-mail: shazibabe@dodo.com.au on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 01:09:53 From: England Home: Adelaide South Australia Ship: Stratheden Dates: 1950s
Comments: My mother travelled on the ship as a child. She would have been about 10 yrs old travelling with her parents, John and Rosina O'Malley and her brothers John and Martin (the youngest) and sister Eilleen. Anyone that might have them on a passenger list please email me a copy of it if they don’t mind as my mother is looking as to information of her arrival to Adelaide. Kind Regards
Name: Andrew Lewis Bates E-mail: lewbat@tiscali.co.uk on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 00:32:47 From: UK Home: Somerset UK Ship: Strathnaver Dates: 26 Nov 1959 until 5 June 1960
Comments: I sailed to Australia as a Bellboy and Steward on the Strathnaver. The ship was old and the porthole deadlights leaked, when she rolled, water entered our cabins filling the floor with a mess of sloshing sea water and flip flops, beer cans and under wear. And it was stifling hot. We were treated like cattle, a bit like the Channel ferries.
Name: Bill Davison E-mail: bill.davison2@honeywell.com on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 13:50:38 From: Scotland Home: Melbourne Ship: Orontes Dates: Jan/March-6 1961
Comments: This is just the best site for a bit of nostalgia. I travelled to Oz on the £10 ticket with my father, mother and younger brother, also my 'stowaway' sister (born in Warragul in May). I was looking for details on the Orontes and if there were any photographs of her in Valencia before she was broken up in 62. I also have the passenger list and a dinner seating ticket from that voyage if anyone is interested in a copy. It was a great voyage for a six year old and I remember such things as the Bay of Biscay storms and the Suez canal, crossing the Equator and morning ice creams at the swimming pool. I remember also the school on the rear deck and being instructed by my dad to take my brother with me. I attended for all of five minutes and then we escaped under the tarpaulin wall and headed to the bow were we loved chatting to the crew. Unfortunately the route we took passed the cafe where my parents were sitting and as we looked very much like the sons they had just dropped off at school they escorted us back.
Name: Vic Adam E-mail: poobahmoosh@lycos.com on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 08:44:12 From: Edinburgh, Scotland Home: Perth Western Australia Ship: Himalaya Dates: 15-5-57 to 7-6-57
Comments: Sailed from Tilbury on 15th May 1957 when I was 14 years old. Because of the "Suez Crisis" we travelled round the Cape of Good Hope. Our two stops were at Las Palmas and Capetown. I remember it being very rough all across the Indian Ocean and, like others have mentioned, all the kids were on the lowest open deck, leaning over the rail and dabbling our hands in the water as the ship heeled over. Deadly dangerous but we didn't think of that back then. A well designed site. Congratulations!
Name: Bob Brecknell E-mail: bbreck@ozemail.com.au on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 09:17:54 Home: Adelaide Ship: Orontes Dates: May/June 1961
Comments: Fantastic to find pictures of the Orontes in Adelaide. I disembarked there in June 1961. I was 20 years old at the time. There were escorts for the Big Brother scheme travelling and they were friendly with a man who ran Eustice Tours in Colombo. His family entertained us at his home, his children singing and dancing. We had a wonderful day. I would be very interested in obtaining a passenger list or being pointed in the right direction to obtaining one. Great site. Thanks for bringing back so many memories.
Name: Peter Bowey E-mail: pbta@iinet.net.au on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 11:46:37 From: Caterham Surrey Home: Mandurah West Aust Ship: Strathmore Dates: Left UK 17/03/61
Comments: Can to Australia with a group of other boys with the Big Brother Movement. We spent about a week in Bombay after running aground on a mud bank
Name: Pamela Addicott (nee Brooks) E-mail: paddicott@hotmail.com on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 13:53:34 From: Benington Hertfordshire Home: Ballarat Australia Ship: SS Strathaird Dates: March to May 1958
Comments: What a fantastic site. Now I can show my own family the ship that I have spent ages talking about. As my parents had 4 children under the age of 7, we were given the use of a stateroom for the voyage. What luxury!
Name: Marion Martin nee Lingham E-mail: davmar00@halenet.com.au on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 17:06:38 From: UK Home: QLD Australia Ship: SS Orontes II Dates: April/May 1959
Comments: I travelled with my parents Hilda & Ron Lingham on a £10 assisted passage. Mum's seasickness turned out to be morning sickness and my brother was born 7 months after our arrival in Oz.
Name: John Pyper Morrison E-mail: stuartaonghas@yahoo.co.uk) on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 03:57:28 Address: Wishaw ML2 8DB
Comments: I noted the comment about the Orontes having sailed from Tilbury on 4th December on her last voyage and left Sydney to go to Japan to the breakers yard. Not correct. Orontes left Sydney and returned to Tilbury arriving on the 19th February 1962. I had completed two years on her and finally paid off on 19th January 1962. Some weeks later, she left to go to the breakers yard in Valencia.
Name: Ian Davey E-mail: nurian.d@virgin.net on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 08:06:09 From: England Home: Essex UK Ship: Himalaya, Oronsay QE2 Dates: 1973-1977
Comments: Any of my old friends remember me or brother Mick
Name: Michael R. Lavery E-mail: mrlavery1@aol.com on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 00:01:11 From: Falmouth, Cornwall Home: Düsseldorf, Germany Ship: P&O S.S. Himalaya Dates: 1967 - 1970
Comments: What a pleasant surprise finding this site which evokes many happy memories of my three years as a Ship’s Writer on board the P & O SS. Himalaya. We were a jolly bunch in the Purser’s Office and my years on board were some of the happiest of my life. Good pals: Bill Gaade, Carpenter; Geoff Pappin, Plumber; Chris Hooper, Asst. Purser and the late Gordon Rendle, Chief Stewart, a fellow Cornishman. Would love to hear from any of the gang from those days.
Name: Kenneth Lanning E-mail: ktlanning@hotmail.com on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 08:24:06 Address: Pinner, Middlesex HA5 5SN
Comments: I sailed on the Stratheden in September 1945 from Oslo to Edinburgh. I was in the South Staffordshire Regiment, 1st Air Landing Brigade. I believe it was the last troopship to have a destroyer escort. We took the surrender of the German Army in Norway
Name: Roger Keeler E-mail: keecom@bigpond.com.au on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 19:49:19 From: Canterbury Kent Home: Sydney Australia Ship: Himalaya/Canberra/Oronsay Dates: 1966 /1974
Comments: 4 years on Himalaya 1967 to 1971 a grand old ship with lots of fine memories. Any one out there still alive? After the fast pace of life on board (kids of today could not hack it) I started in plate house, as catering boy, head waiter Nobby Clarke then P.R S, Percy Turner Chief Bars, Dave Keaney barman good years. If you remember me, contact me on email.
Name: Brian Lynskey E-mail: jlynskey2003@yahoo.co.uk on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 03:55:51 From: Wigan England Home: Wigan England Ship: Strathmore Dates: 08 December 1958
Comments: Hi I have signed the Guestbook before. I would just like to say I have so far only found one person from the same ship. A really nice lady from Melbourne and we have become good friends. So thanks Mel
Name: Christopher Monger vk5cm E-mail: chrismonger@radiolondon.us.tt on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 19:50:07 From: London Home: Goolwa Beach Ship: Orontes Dates: 1945
Comments: Travelled on Troop Ship Orontes in 1945 with Mum & Dad from Bombay to Southampton. I was 7 yrs and enjoyed the trip and even the 'Wildest' Storm in the Bay of Biscay. Any Radio Amateurs on board? My call sign is VK5CM. I can reach anywhere in the World on 20 metres. Also have a Great Site 'Pirates Treasure' and also Cutty Sark
Name: Martin Lewis E-mail: shipocean4@aol.co.uk on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 05:17:34 Address: London
Comments: Hi, Mel! "Strathsisters" is terrific presentation. Bonzer mate! I was crewman on a number of the ships, early '50s thru late '60s. I tried to email a few e-addresses, but I got no joy. Is there a "central" email address for an old codger to enjoy a yak-fest with one time ship travellers?? I reckon your site is gold dust for the (now) elderly migrants. Martin
Name: Mark Adams E-mail: adamsmarkad@aol.com on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 20:59:56 Address: UK
Comments: Can you tell me when there is going to be further updates on the Guestbook as we have been on page 17 for months. Many thanks.
Name: Kris Lasky E-mail: kris_lasky@yahoo.com) on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 08:33:16 From: Kent UK Home: Australia Ship: SS Stratheden Dates: June-July 1962
Comments: Just thought I would do a search on the old Stratheden and came upon your site. I was wondering if there was a guest list from the time period June-July 1962 . Great site you have. Thank you. Kris
Name: Mary-Anne Tiller E-mail: a_stitch_in_time@bigpond.com.au on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 16:01:34 From: Aylesbury, Buckinhamshire Home: Hobart, Tasmania Ship: Strathnaver Dates: June/July 1957
Comments: What a great site. We migrated to Tasmania where my father worked as an engineer with the PWD. I was 7years old and travelled with my parents (John & Joan) & elder sister (Sue). We are just about to celebrate 50 years in Australia with my sisters (a 3rd, Prue, was born in Tasmania) and our respective families. Would like to here from others who travelled on Strathnaver in 1957.
Name: Jennie Powell (nee Lowry) E-mail: ijpowelx@bigpond.net.au on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 08:50:48 From: Belfast, Northern Ireland Home: Bright, NE. Victoria Ship: ss Ranchi Dates:Dates: 6th February 1952
Comments: As a 17-year-old, I migrated to Australia with my family, parents, two brothers and a sister. On board there were 40 young guys 16-18years old travelling with the Big Brother Movement to settle out here. I have wonderful memories of the trip. The ship caught fire in the Indian Ocean and we had to put back into Colombo where we spent several days. What an adventure. Thank you Mel for this great site.
Name: Michael Kirk E-mail: mgkirk@tpg.com.au on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:49:21 Address: Mont Albert, Victoria Australia
Comments: Hi I sailed with my parents and sister on the Strathnaver. Left Tilbury on 4/7/1957 and disembarked in Melbourne on 5/8/1957. Great trip out (I was 17). The Strathnaver was the first ship through the Suez after the crisis, We will be celebrating our fantastic 50 years in Australia this weekend.
Name: Mr Mick Aves E-mail: mickaves@talktalk.net on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 22:00:30 From: Redhill Surrey Home: Bouldnor Isle of Wight Ship: Chusan Dates: Dec 1955 - 1956
Comments: My first trip in MN, as Chief Stewards Boy, great ship with many happy memories. Left MN in 1958 to join RAF.
Name: Robin Whiteley E-mail: Helgrob@talktalk.net on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 08:55:08 From: Southend Home: Swindon Ship: S.S. Himalaya Dates: 1968 to 1970
Comments: What an adventure it all seemed, sailing from Tilbury Riverside as a 17-year-old crewmember. How proud I felt to be at sea at last after that Sea Training School. I was in fact sea sick before we passed Southend Pier, which was a bit of a come down! What an education the next two years were! So many places visited, so many people met! I'd love to hear from anyone who may have been aboard the Himalaya during my two years of service, passenger or crewmember.
Name: Imogen Oliver E-mail: idoliver@iinet.net.au on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 20:23:51 From: Chelsea London Home: Perth WA Ship: Strathnaver Dates: June - August 1957
Comments: What a fantastic site. Congratulations for bringing together people who, after sharing such an incredible experience, would otherwise never see or hear from each other again. I travelled to Sydney arriving 9th August 1957. I was 8 years old and I travelled with a small group of children who went to Fairbridge Homes. I particularly remember 2 of them, twins a boy and a girl who were 12, I think, who left the ship in Fremantle while I travelled on to Sydney. I have often wondered how they got on in their lives. I left my mother in England and went to live with my father and his new family, who travelled on the Strathnaver in 1955, they even had a cabin on E deck, like I did. My sister was conceived on the boat on New Years Eve, and my grandmother travelled on the Stratheden in 1956. I remember there was a big storm in the Altlantic and everyone was very sea sick, we weren't and we had the dining room to ourselves. I would like to wish all who sailed on the Strathnaver in ’57, a happy 50th anniversary of their arrival.
Name: Bill Rowlands E-mail: rowlandsb@internode.on.net on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 10:40:07 From: North Wales Home: Adelaide Ship: Orontes Dates: May June 1958
Comments: Left Tilbury May 1958 and arrived June 1958 to live for a short time with relatives in Semaphore South Australia. Have been back to Wales twice since on vacation. Any one out there that travelled on the" Orontes" at that time welcome to contact me.
Name: H. Julian Tattum E-mail: delisetattum@btinternet.com on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 05:57:37 Address: England
Comments: I was a crewmember on the Stratheden 1961-1962. PG Lawrence was the Captain. We stood by the "Canberra" at 5am on the 4th Jan .63 when she had a fire on board and escorted her towards Malta. I remember so many of the crew who took part in the Boxing / wrestling on the last Sunday in Dec. 62 on 'D' deck. Bill O'Loughlin the M.C, the referees, Andy Morris and 'Nobby' Clarke (wrestling) The boxers M.Luttrell from Ireland - Peter Lusted/M. Bennington/S. Warman from London and my mate, the 'hardest' man I knew, Eddie Duff. Where are you Eddy? I fought Dave Keefe (who wanted to go to New Zealand after the last trip the Stratheden made) And who could forget the wrestlers Keith Henry and 'Gentleman Jim' Henry. My seaman’s passport no. was R777777. Who could forget that number. So many memories.
Name: Brian Kennedy E-mail: Brianekennedy@Hotmail.com on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 21:59:12 From: London UK Home: Shropshire UK Ship: SS Orontes Dates: Nov Dec 1956
Comments: I sailed from Adelaide November 1956 Via Fremantle, Cape Town, Las Palmas, Landed at Tilbury just before Xmas.
Name: John Bruce Martin E-mail: jbrucemartin@hotmail.com on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 17:49:08 From: Tiptree, Essex, UK Home: Perth, Western Australia Ship: Stratheden Dates: February 1963
Comments: Came to Aus when I was 19 and had a memorable trip. Would like to contact other passengers on the same trip.
Name: Reg Gifford E-mail: reggiff@hotmail.com on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 14:54:16 From: Broadstairs Kent Home: Queensland Aus Ship: Orcades Dates: 1968 from Tilbury
Comments: A great ship, I was an ex steward off TS Vindicatrix, a training ship for the MN from 1950 as steward boy, for 8 weeks.
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