I sailed on her second trip from Southampton to Sydney in 1962 when we emigrated from scotland i must have been the most rowdy 9 yr old on board so much to explore.
A fine film about a fine ship. Three cruises towards the end of Canberra’s long career left happy memories- it had a great variety of public rooms and outer deck space, it was a good sea boat and its layout had barely changed since it was built.
I emigrated to Australia in 1974 aboard the Australis. In Las Palmas, en route, we berthed opposite the Canberra. She looked magnificent all lit up in the evening. We thought her a great deal more glamorous than the Australis.
did a pacific cruise on it in 83..first after the falklands war i think...i remember the ship lit up at night (from a hill in fiji) looks so good with lights from bow to stern over the top
Hi Steve, did you start a new YT channel? Great footage of the genesis of the _Great White Whale_ . Almost a feature film about her procreation, bearing, and birth. It also shows long gone techniques and craftsmenship in the art of shipbuilding like e.g. shell expansion on a wooden half-model in the design office, or the fascenating but extinct work of loftsmen on the shipyard's mould loft floor where the ship's hull lines were faired in 1/1 scale for the steel plate templates and bending moulds. I certainly wish your channel more subscribers. I was the eighth.
Oh my goodness, to see her once again. Such an amazing ship, there will never be another like her. Thank you.
I've never seen a more beautiful ship.... An absolute stunner. She really was something special.
I had the fortune to sail on this magnificent ship many years ago. The last of the grand ladies of the sea.
Siled on the Canberra from Sydney in 1972, shared a cabin witha lad from Derby UK, great trip!
Brings back happy memories as a child going to live in Oz. Beautiful ship, amazing sights. Brilliant memories of her and seeing the world.❤️❤️
You said it. I can still remember the multiple swimming pools and tennis courts and the parties on board. What an adventure for a child!
I sailed on her second trip from Southampton to Sydney in 1962 when we emigrated from scotland i must have been the most rowdy 9 yr old on board so much to explore.
A fine film about a fine ship. Three cruises towards the end of Canberra’s long career left happy memories- it had a great variety of public rooms and outer deck space, it was a good sea boat and its layout had barely changed since it was built.
Beautiful ship
Was fortunate to sail on her 6 times, a wonderful ship and many happy memories
I emigrated to Australia in 1974 aboard the Australis. In Las Palmas, en route, we berthed opposite the Canberra. She looked magnificent all lit up in the evening. We thought her a great deal more glamorous than the Australis.
Great film on a great ship. Thanks.
did a pacific cruise on it in 83..first after the falklands war i think...i remember the ship lit up at night (from a hill in fiji) looks so good with lights from bow to stern over the top
Sailed on the Canberra in 1971
Hi Steve,
did you start a new YT channel?
Great footage of the genesis of the _Great White Whale_ .
Almost a feature film about her procreation, bearing, and birth.
It also shows long gone techniques and craftsmenship in the art of shipbuilding like e.g. shell expansion on a wooden half-model in the design office, or the fascenating but extinct work of loftsmen on the shipyard's mould loft floor where the ship's hull lines were faired in 1/1 scale for the steel plate templates and bending moulds.
I certainly wish your channel more subscribers.
I was the eighth.
Thanks Ralph, yes it's a brilliant film. Just released the new website today at www.ssCanberra.com if you want to take a look.
Ah, those simple times when Health and Safety consisted of a flat cap and the Lord's Prayer 🙂
Did Canberra sail up the Bristol Channel on her shakedown?
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All those skills now lost..😢
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