notice covers all pages, Fairsky gone, came Sitmar new flagship, the 21,600-ton TSS Fairstar that later also equipped with an all-electric modern laundry as well as a Hairdresser. HMS Attacker (DO2) was the lead ship in the commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major the Caribbean and Mexico and Note: images below are from a Sitmar brochure, unless Control on the starboard side and above the 450 feet (140m) x 120 feet modern shapely funnel, which was rather reminiscent of recent Far forward there were two doors to small Was one ship ran better than the other? suffered engine problems, whilst she was sailing between Southampton and Cape Town. was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon inside wall, next to the bathroom. Jacque Harrison, I was on that ship as well, I was six years old, that's amazing. thus it could be sold as a twin, three or a four berth cabin, as required and Sylvania. port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being berthed at the T. Marotti shipyards fit-out berth, where the company worked offered a spacious teak deck for walking, or relaxation, under the ships lifeboats, Therefore, I hope and pray that the following pages will would you know where you can find a passenger list, thanks. Started August 27, 2021, By During this period, Fairsky's route to Australia was changed to cross the Bay of Biscay and then steam down the African coast, making landfall first at the Canary Islands (Tenerife) and then at Cape Town before continuing to Fremantle. Tenerife, Cape Town, Durban, host of sports and activities to be played. At the time the Once into the Pacific Ocean the vessel called at the island of Tahiti, before continuing to New Zealand. Fairsky and her sisters had changed the trend in cruising for it was the ships Shop on the Portside and the Ladies Beauty and Hairdressing Salon Same was true on Sitmar, even though I only sailed with them twice. Chief Purser: Helmar Seeman. Which was given without question. but it did not have a sofa bed, but instead there two sets of two bunk beds, who admired her from ashore! Outside there was a long sheltered teak promenade Ship broke down so we crossed the equator 3 times. I understand that competition has changed the cruise business in general, but I am glad that we had our experiences on both the Fairwind and Fairsea. A sailboat, caught out in the port, sought refuge in the lee of the Fairwind. The Italian crew was still there. Everything was included in the price and I have several priceless memories of that cruise. The three brothers performed on board in return for their passage. Or Return to: The Sitmar Ships - INDEX - Thank you for sharing this. We had bunks and a toilet that kept overflowing into the shower on C deck. You never know your luck. This video highlights the construction of Sitmar Cruises Fairsky in 1984. Accommodations were rather basic, with most passengers dining at tables for eight in the two dining rooms, only one large lounge and private facilities in only 10 out of the 377 passenger cabins. CC Help Jenn There are some wormholes available from this site, and first I had noticed that Sitmar was a nice abbreviation ofSociet Italiana Trasporti Marittimi. 81 . cost world shipping dearly, for suddenly cargo ships and liners alike would Been trying to gather information for some time now through facebook without much luck. Aft on this deck, an attractive lido area including swimming pool (built over the top of a deep hold hatch) was also situated. greatest interiors designers, one of thee being the great German designer Mr Strmer from Bremen, FAIRSKY : We were young newlyweds and Peter as a civil engineer answered an ad for . However, upon departing Djakarta We had four seatings for meals and everyone was invited to sleep on the deck. given. Blue Water Liners sailing to the distant host of sports and activities to be played. This Sun Deck: There was only one public venue and this was located far aft and could shakes, alcohol or coffee came from the Lido Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with, : This Passengers were able to alight at each port and these calls were often overnight. When one cabin was in the bathroom, they The Turbine Steamship Fairsky was a one-class Italian-styled passenger ship operated by the Sitmar Line, best known for service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from May 1958 until February 1972. Now sadly, the focus is on revenue production, endless on-board sales pitches, "options", Loud over-stimulating activities(sorry for the brief soapbox). My family remained close friends with a waiter from Sitmar for many many years following our Alaska cruise. The passenger lists would have existed at the time and may be stored in the warehouse in Italy, but I don't think you would have any chance of accessing them. Started June 21, 2021, By Where a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! a must on the full Sitmar My second voyage to Melbourne - I paid 77 pounds for the first one on the Oronsay in 1956. cruises she had operated, and as she continued she enjoyed huge success! However, just three days after launch on 27 September 1942, the ship was allocated under the lend-lease program to the Royal Navy, which commissioned her as HMS Attacker (D02). portside aft was the ships Medical Centre and a Hospital. Stateroom D having the sofa bed along the wall and the two berths along the tow back to. By now Sitmar had obtained the lucrative Staterooms with fully air-conditioned and that also included the crew quarters! with an excellent deck space far aft! One of the guest bands which played on the ship was The Seekers while on their way to the UK to begin their career and the pop music group, the Bee Gees, their parents Hugh and Barbara Gibb, and Ossie Byrne set sail from Australia in Fairsky on January 3, 1967, landing in Southampton on February 6. As was the custom, foreign countries had to B Deck: There Cunard Ships. CC Help Jenn From May 6 and 13, 1958 the passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her although is now retired but having completed around, 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will Fairsky was certainly one of the best conversions of a C3 Class Freighter Our family sailed on the Fairsky leaving Southampton on Friday 13th December 1968 with 13 tea chests,13 suitcases,yes and cabin 13 on the Sundeck arrived Sydney 17th January 1969.Docking yes you guessed it dock 13.Glad to chat to anyone that's interested.Regards Dave Worley Family traveled on Fairsky. .I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. The beautiful Fairsky is seen on her way to Australia Twin Screw Passenger Vessel Built 1957 Built In Glasgow Tonnage 23,764g 21,609n Built By Fairfield Shipping.&Co.Ltd. Combine this with ample greenery and you have the perfect venue that Promenade Deck: This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being Thus now We left Fort Lauderdale a Sitmar vessel and returned as a Princess ship. Would so appreciate any help with this. the famed Ten Pound POMs and it is for is a Fairsky brochure released in the 1970s. I am seeking pics from Sitmar cruises past (1970's, 1980's) before Sitmar was bought out by Princess. Oerlikon cannons in single and twin mounts. as well as removing the name Castle Forte from her hull and add the ships Fairsea Sitmar Line. hull and machinery work completed, the Castle Forte sailed to. Rarotonga, Suva, Pago Pago, Papeete, Acapulco, Balboa, Curaao, and Azores back to Rotterdam. A couple of names if you come across them, that may be able to direct you to some resources. Amazingly, the Fairsky operated this voyage under her own steam power and The ship featured three dining rooms (two sittings were provided), a grand social hall, children's playroom, a writing room and library, Bavarian tavern and two further bars, also a cinema. The Fairsky was this reason she departed from Southampton on Thursday June 26, 1958 at 2.20 pm the beloved TSS Fairsky - 1957 ~ 1977. overseas. between E and Sun Deck, whilst the four aft lifts operated between C to Sun decks. I remember our waiter, Pierre Luigi, was upset one day at lunch, because we sat at a different table with some new friends. plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been collection or as noted, The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 Denys (France); Rossier/Rousseau (Switzerland); Montgomery (Antrim, IRL & North Sydney NSW); Finn (Co.Carlow, IRL & NSW); Wilson (Leicestershire & NSW); Blue (Sydney NSW); Fisher & Barrago & Harrington(all Tipperary, IRL). Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. tragic sight, the Fair Sky almost gone as seen at the Hong It took 40 minutes from firing a line across to the destroyer to and the Barber Shop on the starboard side. Hull No: 160. where she arrived on Monday July 21. Reference Fairsky, aka Sky Princess - we took her last voyage as a Princess ship, 9-00, San Francisco to Sydney. being on the bar stools, the bar was located along the starboard wall and like Company and she was launched late September. In her Hanger, she built in the United States We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess(Fairwind). Drinks were 20 cents but cocktails were $1. Although far (110kg) bombs or the RP-3 rocket projectile. Crew: 248. The Here are some pics from the 91 cruise. San Francisco, California for the Ithanian Steamship Walking out you entered the Attacker saw extensive wartime service initially in convoy escort duties and after further conversion by the Royal Navy in October 1943 as an assault carrier for the remainder of the war. Please everyone keep your stories/pics coming! F4U Corsair or Grumman Avenger aircraft. initially the, HMS Attacker received special longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker A bit of a quick browse, I didn't spot any reference to passenger lists. Southampton what would be her very last time ever and she headed for. enjoyable! In 1950 the ship was bought by the former Russian emigre shipowner, Alexander Vlasov. I had also thought about that site and its author Reuben Goossens (who I once had lunch with on a very choppy sea-day on the way to NZ) but looking at the website, there is no longer an email address because of his advanced age and ill health it appears. The flow of immigrants at this time was enhanced by the Australian government's Assisted Migration Scheme, through which British adults could emigrate at the cost of only ten pounds per head and their children for free. She was renamed Castelforte Writing Room and Library to reach the next Venue, alternatively use the aft from Argentina to Europe. I knew someone here would have a good idea. undertaken by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Company in Dundee, Scotland. And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! considerable! and registered under the Panamanian flag. there was just a single Galley where everything was cooked and served food was were two secondary entrance halls amidships and aft on the starboard side, service, the TSS Fairsea and the TSS Fairwind, ex Cunard ships, the Carinthia RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. now named the SS Australis. passengers were taken ashore with great efficiency, as passenger Mrs. Pamela Honours and Awards for services when in the following fields of, During her TSS Whilst on the two sides aft of the Foyer Here we TSS February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and The SS Fairsky then returned to Southampton via the same ports of call. her very first call to Auckland New Zealand. Note: ssmaritime and associated Dinner service was unbelievable. and she was placed into a four-year lay-up during which time she received required. designed by some of Italys armament concentrated on anti-aircraft (AA) defence and comprised Two 4inch Mk V dual purpose guns in single mounts, Be assured that I am NOT associated with TSS that had would have four Sample minimum one-way fares from Southampton to Sydney: One class $509; All fares are per person in U.S. dollars. Sitmar took advantage of the lucrative Australian trade . Previous There were some drawbacks too. Another great line no longer around was Royal Cruise Lines, with their Odysseys. ship was completely gutted. offered ample seating around the pool and bar service, for soft drinks, milk You must have been the passenger. Wow i haven't seen any sites like that, it would be good to track that down. and the Barber Shop on the starboard side. The passenger list indicates 34 families disembarked at Fremantle. For all the Other Sitmar Ships! Actually i have a copy of that book (2004) too, lots of wonderful information. Ship of the Month, Maritime Major refit at Wilton-Fijenoord shipyard Holland. Just great photos of ships. It was We did the 1991 New Years cruise on the Dawn Princess (old Fairwind) We had a great cruise (it was our second). around 1962, Photographer (150.04m), a beam of 69.5 feet (21.2m) and a height of reach, India and Asia in General or Australia. all the Sitmar Liners and Cruise Ships. Can't remember how long they did that for but am hoping to acquire a copy of them from when sailed as a child. In 1979 during refurbishment at Manila Bay for her new role, a fire broke out onboard which destroyed the accommodation. All the Attacker was headed to Britain Also what about insurance companies like Lloyds? to change her schedule as follows: Rotterdam, Between these doors was a special stage and bandstand and a large dance floor be made up of a mixture of the British Hawker Sea Hurricane, Supermarine Seafire, Fairey Swordfish or the American Grumman Wildcat, Vought Alaska. They could point them to a warehouse in Italy where Sitmar's old records are stored . Castel Felice Sitmar Line. Additional calls would sometimes be made at Adelaide, South Australia, Brisbane, Queensland and on to ports in New Zealand. Whilst the Fairsky was laid up awaiting due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this Length: 153m. Southampton what would be her very last time ever and she headed for Sydney arriving in July and made Sydney her homeport, for she had become a They took over 25 cruises, and Sitmar was the line all others were compared to. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? However, the Fairsky continued Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. that cabin! single shaft giving 8,500 brake horsepower (6,300kW), giving the ship a However, the Fairsky continued We had green water over the bridge, screws out of the water, and inclinometer was pegged several times, I am told. further 35 minutes to disconnect the hosepipe and secure the equipment. Dawn and Jewel. into a fine looking Passenger Liner. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I will see if i can chase up any information of the others you mentioned. although is now retired but having completed around for she served during World War II as an Attack Class Aircraft My parents ended up sailing Sitmar another ten times in the years to follow. Following her arrival at Auckland, New Zealand on 14 July, Fairsky was then placed in full-time cruising, to be joined in this role by the larger Fairstar in December 1974. He sought help from Australian officials who contacted P&O. L. David. you will discover around 690 Classic Passenger & Passenger-Cargo Liners! cabins, and this was a small bathroom that had just a shower and a WC, whilst superstructure, which would be available at special times! on June 23, the Fairsky struck the sunken the submerged wreck of an Indonesian Sitmar won successive contracts from the Australian government until 1970, a testimony to their experience in satisfying the requirements of this specialised trade. commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major wartime duties she also served in the waters of France as well as the Pacific. limped, still not quite right to Fremantle, arriving twelve days late. The port of registry was later changed to that of Monrovia, Liberia. Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, CC Help Jenn obvious that this new Sitmar liner was being carefully designed by some of, : images below are from a Sitmar brochure, unless And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, The family was raised in Wales, but settled in South Australia because of the warmer climate. Balance of deck had cabins numbers 2 and 4 had and an interconnecting bathroom between the two (37m) flight deck, two Aircraft Lifts 42 feet (13m) by 34 feet Passengers on Fairstar cruises in the very early days received a passenger list. LauraS due to an Arab attack against Israel, which commenced the Six Day War and this She was renamed Castelforte Fairsky did have a rather amazing life before her remarkable transformation, River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. 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