This is a most informative documentary which, apart from detailing the construction of MV Oriana, provided detail of the various furnishings, specially commissioned artwork, and actual conceptual thoughts of the three main designers. This raises the question as to the fate of these unique items and design considerations when either in her final commissioning as the Chinese "cruise liner Piano Land" (such an inglorious end) or as removed or re-configured during her two refits in 2006 and 2011? As for similar ships ending their days a floating hotel or worse still in the breakers yard on the shores Gadani Pakistan, there seems to be little commentary or discussion as to how or where these objects, fittings etc.ended-up. Perhaps interested viewers may be able to throw some light on this question.
They sell it all in an auction…QE2 Canberra all had massive auctions…they often let staff have towels bedding and crockery. Of course Oriana was sold not scrapped.so much went with her. eBay is full of cruise items. Brixham Steam Packet company .co.uk …sells lost of cruise ship memorabilia
@@jacquelinearcher1158 Thanks for the link to Brixham Steam Packet although as of now their catalog must be a little meager at least until the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is retired in the next decade. Unfortunately, the Oriana was eventually scrapped in 2005 after being reduced to a floating hotel and tourist attraction in Japan and China, a fate that mirrors the Queen Mary laid-up in California stripped, of most of her "towels, bedding and crockery" and slowly rotting away.
Beautiful ship and great documentary. That said, the narrator keeps referring to this as a liner. It's not a liner, this is a cruise ship. There is a big difference. Liners are designed to take the abuse of the north Atlantic and continue on without having to run for cover in adverse weather like cruise ships.
+dkh1020 Liners are not just for the north Atlantic, they are ships designed to move people from A to B. Where the transportation is the primary function of the vessel. A cruise ship, on the other hand, is designed as a destination in itself somewhat, as well as means of getting to different vacation spots. Liners were not necessarily meant as holiday venues. And people would not usually consider a North Atlantic crossing in winter at least, as a vacation idea.
I know this a 4 year old comment but I just have to add this. You're right that Oriana (or Piano Land as she is now) is no liner; but for a cruise ship, she's pretty darn close. One of the few ships in history that prove that you can combine the amenities of a cruiser with the strength of a liner. :)
We need a "Regularly Scheduled" Vessel out of the West Coast. Whether SF/Oak or Seattle that travels across the Pacific to Japan and Hong Kong stopping in Honolulu and Guam. We truly do!
As a person living in Washington State, I can agree with this a lot! I've been fascinated with cruise ships/ ocean liners. Always wanted to go on one... The problem is that most are out on the east and cost thousands of dollars..
Lets keep everything British . But get the Germans to build her . 50 years ago from her build i would not think so , Harland and Wolf . not good enough
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QE2 and Oriana are my favorite liners by far
A lovely mid sized ship. My preference as not crowded. More of this size please
This is a most informative documentary which, apart from detailing the construction of MV Oriana, provided detail of the various furnishings, specially commissioned artwork, and actual conceptual thoughts of the three main designers. This raises the question as to the fate of these unique items and design considerations when either in her final commissioning as the Chinese "cruise liner Piano Land" (such an inglorious end) or as removed or re-configured during her two refits in 2006 and 2011?
As for similar ships ending their days a floating hotel or worse still in the breakers yard on the shores Gadani Pakistan, there seems to be little commentary or discussion as to how or where these objects, fittings etc.ended-up. Perhaps interested viewers may be able to throw some light on this question.
They sell it all in an auction…QE2 Canberra all had massive auctions…they often let staff have towels bedding and crockery. Of course Oriana was sold not scrapped.so much went with her. eBay is full of cruise items.
Brixham Steam Packet company .co.uk …sells lost of cruise ship memorabilia
@@jacquelinearcher1158 Thanks for the link to Brixham Steam Packet although as of now their catalog must be a little meager at least until the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is retired in the next decade. Unfortunately, the Oriana was eventually scrapped in 2005 after being reduced to a floating hotel and tourist attraction in Japan and China, a fate that mirrors the Queen Mary laid-up in California stripped, of most of her "towels, bedding and crockery" and slowly rotting away.
@@christophercrawford3636 he’s just taken stock of lots of Canberra stock…he has lots it’s amazing what’s still being sold ..to collectors.
I have a model kit of this ship, I didn't realize how important she was! Hence why there's a model kit. Pretty cool 😎
Proud to work at this yard
and to think that P&O no longer exits having been owed by Carnival Cruises have decided to
no longer operate
R.I.P
Queen Elizabeth II
(April 21st, 1926 - September 8th, 2022)
Beautiful ship and great documentary. That said, the narrator keeps referring to this as a liner. It's not a liner, this is a cruise ship. There is a big difference. Liners are designed to take the abuse of the north Atlantic and continue on without having to run for cover in adverse weather like cruise ships.
+dkh1020 Liners are not just for the north Atlantic, they are ships designed to move people from A to B. Where the transportation is the primary function of the vessel. A cruise ship, on the other hand, is designed as a destination in itself somewhat, as well as means of getting to different vacation spots. Liners were not necessarily meant as holiday venues. And people would not usually consider a North Atlantic crossing in winter at least, as a vacation idea.
I know this a 4 year old comment but I just have to add this. You're right that Oriana (or Piano Land as she is now) is no liner; but for a cruise ship, she's pretty darn close. One of the few ships in history that prove that you can combine the amenities of a cruiser with the strength of a liner. :)
Oriana is a liner because it crosses oceans
When cruise ships where still cruise ships 🛳
We need a "Regularly Scheduled" Vessel out of the West Coast. Whether SF/Oak or Seattle that travels across the Pacific to Japan and Hong Kong stopping in Honolulu and Guam. We truly do!
As a person living in Washington State, I can agree with this a lot! I've been fascinated with cruise ships/ ocean liners. Always wanted to go on one... The problem is that most are out on the east and cost thousands of dollars..
Now she has been removed from p&o
Now Chinese owned. Now the MV Piano Land.
Lets keep everything British . But get the Germans to build her . 50 years ago from her build i would not think so , Harland and Wolf . not good enough
Sadly she is the Pianoland now.
On its way to a Bangladeshi beach..
Now ditched from P and O
Germany builds the best
GREAT VIDEO. Pity the audio was woeful.