Chandris Lines had a very deep connection with Australia, many people started a journey for a new life on these ships. Sad to see no more Chandris Lines, legends of their time. PATRIS even served as floating accommodation in Darwin for people made homeless after Cyclone Tracey in 1974. Thank you Marcus, well done.
Emigrated to Australia (Adelaide) with my family in 1973 aged 6, sailed on the Ellinis as £10 Poms and returned to the UK in 1977 on the Australis....wonderful memories that will last a life time. I remember the force 10 gales around the Bay of Biscay with waves as tall as the ship and then the total opposite,being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and the sea being as calm as a mill pond. I watched the sun going down and it made the sea look like orange tinted mercury; then flying fish and dolphins broke the surface,silhouetted against the setting sun. Still one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen...Incredible memories.
On the “Northbound” journey back to Southampton the Australis visited the South Pacific island of Tahiti and we had the privilege of going through the Panama Canal.
I worked on the Ellinis and the Australis in the seventies. Had the time of my life. Wrote a book based on those crazy days called 'Pommy Bastard'. Paperback and Kindle version available from Amazon. Best wishes to all my old crew mates and passengers.
sailed on Ellinis in 1977 Auckland to Melbourne. Sydney. Noumea. Vila . Suva. Auckland. The Greek Officers were gorgeous. I met the Navigation Officer Giannis from Athens. We wrote to ea other until i met my husband. I love the ship. Best memories.
I worked on the Britanis 2 years, 1993 - 1995, just before she went to Guantanamo. Loved the old ship. Many memories and many friends made. I have a framed picture in my house.
Thank you Marcus for this lovely video. I was a crew member on several Chandris ships and this was a great reminder (as if I needed one!) of how gracious and elegant their ships were. Brilliant video.
Andrew, the S.S.Britanis was a very special lady for many people. I lived and worked on her several times over a period of ten years and met my husband on her. Like you we both love the old ships and the Britanis had such a wonderful history. I know I was privileged to have had her play such a big part in my life.Thank you for the idea above, maybe someone one day will do just that and we can see the new lives they have helped sustain.
Sailed on the Regina on a Caribbean cruise with my parents in 1970. Grand old ship and many fine memories of our time aboard. Bygone days before the mega monsters that we are failure with today!
I love ocean liners; older ones that have a history and have been through changes and that have had many years of service are the most interesting to me & the ones I find most appealing---much the same with people! I like the variety of the ships here & the variety of their backgrounds. First discovered Chandris in 1975 or early '76 when getting brochures for a school project and there was the Britanis. She's always been special to me. Nearly 40 years later I still have a copy of that brochure.
Does anybody remember SS Fantasia, a smaller ship that sailed the Eastern Med. At the helm Capt Stephanos Toyos. 1964 -1976.Fantasia sailed. I went on it in 1969 and I fell in love with Greece and a Greek young crew member too. 48 years on I still love Greece. He became a captain later on and runs a hotel on Santorini. I never have forgotten him . His brother was the engineer captain on SS Ellinis. Nikos Nomikos - does anybody remember him? S''agapo Elladha!
Probably will never happen but it would be something to see undersea photos of the Regina Magna and the Britanis. I've seen photos taken of both ships as they were sinking; they are remarkable images. I'm so thankful that there were no injuries or deaths and I hope both vessels are now places of undersea life.
I have another idea: Please write a book about your experiences aboard the Britanis! There is so much ocean liner history that doesn't get recorded. I have shelves of books about liners but very little of what's in those books is about first-hand experience. I hope you and others who were aboard the Chandris liners will write or record your memories of being aboard those ships; unique, individual history only you can share and pass along.
Chandris Lines had a very deep connection with Australia, many people started a journey for a new life on these ships. Sad to see no more Chandris Lines, legends of their time. PATRIS even served as floating accommodation in Darwin for people made homeless after Cyclone Tracey in 1974. Thank you Marcus, well done.
Sailed with family from Southampton, arrived in Fremantle Oct 1966 aboard the Australis, 11 yrs old. Wonderful memories!! Thank you for sharing.
Chandris kept a lot of these beautiful ships in service for many years. That’s how they should be remembered today.
Emigrated to Australia (Adelaide) with my family in 1973 aged 6, sailed on the Ellinis as £10 Poms and returned to the UK in 1977 on the Australis....wonderful memories that will last a life time. I remember the force 10 gales around the Bay of Biscay with waves as tall as the ship and then the total opposite,being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and the sea being as calm as a mill pond. I watched the sun going down and it made the sea look like orange tinted mercury; then flying fish and dolphins broke the surface,silhouetted against the setting sun. Still one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen...Incredible memories.
I was on that voyage as a 10 pound pom and still here in Australia.....I reckon you meant the Indian Ocean as we went via Cape Town?
On the “Northbound” journey back to Southampton the Australis visited the South Pacific island of Tahiti and we had the privilege of going through the Panama Canal.
Yes! We were on the1977 cruise to Southampton 🙋
britanis, Southampton to Sydney £10 pom 1973 will never forget how that ship changed my life forever thanks for the memories
yes.....those classic liners of yer. The melancholy music. Memories that should be recorded,.for future generations.
I worked on the Ellinis and the Australis in the seventies. Had the time of my life. Wrote a book based on those crazy days called 'Pommy Bastard'. Paperback and Kindle version available from Amazon. Best wishes to all my old crew mates and passengers.
+John Livings, worked you say ;-)
My dad also worked for Chandris / Celebrity since the early sixties until the turn of the century ( no pun intended)
The Chandris ships were significant in nautical history because they transported millions of people to Australia to start a new life there.
I came back to the UK on the Australis at the beginning of 1967 and later went out with a Greek whose godfather was one of the line's owners.:)
sailed on Ellinis in 1977 Auckland to Melbourne. Sydney. Noumea. Vila . Suva. Auckland. The Greek Officers were gorgeous. I met the Navigation Officer Giannis from Athens. We wrote to ea other until i met my husband. I love the ship. Best memories.
You know what is said: Greeks make great lovers but bad husbands
I worked on the Britanis 2 years, 1993 - 1995, just before she went to Guantanamo. Loved the old ship. Many memories and many friends made. I have a framed picture in my house.
Thank you Marcus for this lovely video. I was a crew member on several Chandris ships and this was a great reminder (as if I needed one!) of how gracious and elegant their ships were. Brilliant video.
Andrew, the S.S.Britanis was a very special lady for many people. I lived and worked on her several times over a period of ten years and met my husband on her. Like you we both love the old ships and the Britanis had such a wonderful history. I know I was privileged to have had her play such a big part in my life.Thank you for the idea above, maybe someone one day will do just that and we can see the new lives they have helped sustain.
Sailed on the Regina on a Caribbean cruise with my parents in 1970. Grand old ship and many fine memories of our time aboard. Bygone days before the mega monsters that we are failure with today!
My family emigrated on the Bretagne 12th September 1962 - I was six years old. Rumour has it the Bretagne caught fire the next year?
I love ocean liners; older ones that have a history and have been through changes and that have had many years of service are the most interesting to me & the ones I find most appealing---much the same with people! I like the variety of the ships here & the variety of their backgrounds. First discovered Chandris in 1975 or early '76 when getting brochures for a school project and there was the Britanis. She's always been special to me. Nearly 40 years later I still have a copy of that brochure.
Does anybody remember SS Fantasia, a smaller ship that sailed the Eastern Med. At the helm Capt Stephanos Toyos. 1964 -1976.Fantasia sailed. I went on it in 1969 and I fell in love with Greece and a Greek young crew member too. 48 years on I still love Greece. He became a captain later on and runs a hotel on Santorini. I never have forgotten him . His brother was the engineer captain on SS Ellinis. Nikos Nomikos - does anybody remember him? S''agapo Elladha!
he runs a hotel in Santorini ? go get him girl !!
I wish. Somehow I don't think his wife would be too amused. LOL
ha haaa haa he might not be with her. These greeks are smooth.
AUSTRALIS!
Probably will never happen but it would be something to see undersea photos of the Regina Magna and the Britanis. I've seen photos taken of both ships as they were sinking; they are remarkable images. I'm so thankful that there were no injuries or deaths and I hope both vessels are now places of undersea life.
I have another idea: Please write a book about your experiences aboard the Britanis! There is so much ocean liner history that doesn't get recorded. I have shelves of books about liners but very little of what's in those books is about first-hand experience. I hope you and others who were aboard the Chandris liners will write or record your memories of being aboard those ships; unique, individual history only you can share and pass along.
came over to sydney on the Patris in 74
Thanks for putting this on RUclips because My last name is Chandris believe it or not and I looked myself up and found this
nice videos
SS Australis arrived on Fremantle 5th of May ,Thanks
Auckland to Southampton January 1971. A 5 week party!
Same July 1975 !!
I draw Tss Regina Magna, Britanis, Australis and as Italis.
I think Yogi Bear and Boo Boo was playing the piano?
Southampton to Freemantle in the Ellinis in 1968.
Patris: Greece to Australia.
MPRABO TELEIO
Is ACHILLE LAURO CONFIMADE
WHERE IS PATRIS...............??
I was hopping to in video more pictures of ss regina magna (ts bermen)
Ι didnt see THE VICTORIA !!
She was there, look again!