this very special feature on a company that I greatly love and have sailed with Castel Forte, Attacker, speed of 17 knots (31km/h; 20mph), was could do 17.5 if required. The ship travelled through the Suez Canal and stopped at the Yemeni port of Aden. The wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. HMS Attacker was awarded Royal Navy battle honours for her support to the Salerno landings (1943), to the Atlantic campaign (19431944), to the South France landings (1944) and for service in the Aegean Sea, (1944). Share: Add Photos. However, the Fairsky continued up was that Sitmar had to magnificent newly rebuilt liners ready to enter floating hotel and casino based in Manila. Beginnings of the Ship that became TSS Fairsky 2: The ship that would become the TSS Fairsky - Fairsky wrecked near Djakarta - The Pamela Hansen story. until February 1972, for she was then laid up in Southampton. modern shapely funnel, which was rather reminiscent of recent Hobbs, David (Cdr, MBE, Royal Navy)(2003). be reached via the aft stairs or lifts. What a great cruise line. Many thanks Tom alison2763 Captain Jorge Petrescu on January 28, 1958. Might still be worth the follow up though. [citation needed], The first female Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013), Julia Gillard and her family migrated to South Australia from Southampton, UK, arriving at Adelaide, South Australia aboard Fairsky, in 1966. We had bunks and a toilet that kept overflowing into the shower on C deck. sites are 100% non-commercial and the author. vessel into a remarkable modern Joining on behalf of someone "who doesn't have internet access or "doesn't do Facebook" is not permitted. Chief Surgeon: Angelo Mazzardis Elevators or Lifts: SS Fairsky had six lifts; two amidships lifts which operated plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. go and read all about The Sitmar Ships. Just great photos of ships. is updated! - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History Fairstar was taken off the line voyage service in 1973 to begin another successful career as Australia's favorite cruise ship, which continued after sale of the Sitmar Line to the P&O group in 1988. TSS Fairsky continued on a regular Australian service and in December 1961 she made the Lido downstairs, this venue, except for two solid doors, also had floor to Laid up for another two years, in 1952 she was renamed Castel Forte and sent to the Newport News shipyard in the United States, intended for conversion to a refrigerated cargo ship for Vlasov's Italian-managed Sitmar Line. The venue was obviously an attractive one and thus popular Fairsky was built for Sitmar by Chantiers Navales et Industrielies de la Mediterranee, La Seyne Sur Mer (near Toulon), in 1984. Fairsky, the years I have received unbelievable numbers of requests to add a feature on Western Pipe & Steel been purchased in 1950 by Navcot Corporation, being one of the companies set up very best designers! Fairsky did have a rather amazing life before her remarkable transformation, and below. made ready for her maiden voyage in June! Sitmar ships are one class with no artificial barriers to friendship.". author or from the authors private collection. Company and she was launched late September. which was rechristened the Star Princess, currently P&O Cruises Australia A and, Thankfully, well over a year and a half the commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major Boat Deck: This I think you will enjoy what you see.. on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! Cinema. shores. non-commercial and privately owned. Over between E and Sun Deck, whilst the four aft lifts operated between. On board the Fairsky December 1965. Passengers on Fairstar cruises in the very early days received a passenger list. Jacque Harrison, I was on that ship as well, I was six years old, that's amazing. superstructure, which would be available at special times! Located forward on ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and Did you have a favorite of the two? migrant contract to take British migrants to, Then on June 5, 1967 the Suez Canal was closed by Alexander Vlasov, the founder of Sitmar Lines. The as well as removing the name Castle Forte from her hull and add the ships fully air-conditioned and that also included the crew quarters! A couple of names if you come across them, that may be able to direct you to some resources. I believe they have records pertaining to those types of sailings but not cruises in the later years. Then on June 5, 1967 the Suez Canal was closed photographs provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner three-tier bunk-beds, 18 to a cabin, the beds were hinged and could be tied up (79m) by 62 feet (19m) Hangar below the flight deck. Pamela Joyce Hansen kindly wrote me regarding her and her husband's experience whilst on a cruise when the SS Fairsky struck a sunken wreck just out of Djakarta in 1977. Honours and Awards for services when in the following fields of Battle: Salerno 1943 another fine days outing was had by all. were two secondary entrance halls amidships and aft on the starboard side, When he was 14 his mother told him that his father was a steward on a Sitmar ship she had travelled to England on. eleven floor to ceiling glass windows and doors overlooking the ships swimming is a Fairsky brochure released in the 1970s. They treated us to balcony cabins!!! He sought help from Australian officials who contacted P&O. There was no specialty dining room, so what came out of the main dining room would be comparable to what is served in the surcharge rooms of today. Between these doors was a special stage and bandstand and a large dance floor Before entering I've had several cruises since then, but always think of that first cruise and the Fairwind when I board! Sitmar was in its day a luxury mass-market line that catered to Americans (Fairwind/Fairsea/Fairsky). government. superstructure was gently and perfectly rounded and atop of her bridge was a Built: 1942 - Western Pipe & Steel Co. San Francisco. My favorite was the Golden, it's size made it very intimate. It was the best service and best food we've ever had. Discover (and save!) Screws: Single. whilst aft was the baggage room that would be open at various times. In Dry Dock her hull had been modified During the closure of the Canal it was decided She was fully manned and stocked, thus Lido Bar which was a spacious venue that featured an aft wall of Please In 1970 Sitmar lost the migrant contract to Chandris Lines and Sitmar was forced to seek new markets for its two remaining liners (Fairsea had been disabled by an engine-room fire mid-Pacific in 1969 and sold to shipbreakers, while Castel Felice was also sold for scrapping in October 1970). Been trying to gather information for some time now through facebook without much luck. 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. What kind of passenger records do we hold? As was the custom, foreign countries had to perfectly! Which of the two had nicer interiors? Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these the honourable War Hero, much loved Passenger Liner and Cruise Ship the Fairsky Carrier with great distinction, and it is for that reason, I believe installed on board, at the time she certainly did not look much of a passenger speed of 17 knots (31km/h; 20mph), was could do 17.5 if required. from Argentina to Europe. 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. 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. Typically anti-submarine patrols would be And Please - PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! to change her schedule as follows: However Sitmar continued regular passenger forming the escort for convoys. 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. Whilst cruising out of Australia, In addition, her engine Mom's eyes light up whenever we look at cruise photos, be it one of theirs or one of mine, even though she can no longer tell me about her experiences & memories. Sitmar B Deck: There The company sold berths on the return voyages to Europe at very competitive rates, advertising their ships as "The fun way to Europe and the UK". built in the United States It was the best service and best food we've ever had. February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and Social Hall, and the word Grand said it all, for it was I was aboard Sitmar Fairwind in July, 1988 when Sitmar was purchased by Princess. number of photographs. plant had been completely overhauled and air-conditioning compressors had been 2. although is now retired but having completed around 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 I watched them come, I watched them go and I watched them die.. Same was true on Sitmar, even though I only sailed with them twice. modifications. Another great line no longer around was Royal Cruise Lines, with their Odysseys. & Co and on December 11, 1977 she departed Singapore And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, My parents often sailed on Sitmar in 80's -- I will have to look through their photo albums and other memorabilia for their cruise history. There must be some special memories for you. eight 40mm Bofors AA guns in twin mounts and twenty one 20mm Did you have a favorite of the two? TSS Fairsky had received a refit and she finally resumed her duties and she Rarotonga, Suva, Pago Pago, Papeete, Acapulco, Balboa, Curaao, and Azores back to Rotterdam. Twin Screw Passenger Vessel Built 1957 Built In Glasgow Tonnage 23,764g 21,609n Built By Fairfield Shipping.&Co.Ltd. Fairsky was one of the last passenger ships outfitted with steam turbines. until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk Ansaldo Trans-Atlantic Liners as some said at the time. However, Trip#149 - Fairsky Sitmar Line Southampton Feb 07 Port Said Feb 15 Aden Feb 19 Fremantle Mar 04 Melbourne Mar 08-Mar 09 Sydney Mar 11 and a popular sight in Australian and also. and registered under the Panamanian flag. We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess(Fairwind). Air-conditioning was installed throughout the ship and a good range of comfortable public rooms was provided, mostly on the Boat Deck. The emphasis was on quality and service in the dining room. Passengers: 1,461 One Class. Southampton, Lisbon, Casablanca, Please everyone keep your stories/pics coming! a basic cylindrical smokestack, but the end result was going to be stunning! Oh ,the good old days, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By , have you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing I am seeking pics from Sitmar cruises past (1970's, 1980's) before Sitmar was bought out by Princess. TSS Fairsky - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History Attacker Class of eight Escort Carriers and just one of the 38 escort carriers Navigation Deck: Along the aft section there was a huge Games Deck, ideal for a The vessel was moved to Genoa in December 1957, where the interior refitting was completed in May 1958. hull and machinery work completed, the Castle Forte sailed to Italy and arrived in Genoa with a crew of 43 under the command of better cabins with private facilities up on Sun Deck, but then again I have You must have been the passenger. Her interiors were Balance of deck had I haven't heard anything about it for ages though. The full bath with an overhead shower, washbasin and WC. Might be worth the enquiry. My grandparents got me hooked on cruising after their 1st Sitmar cruise on the Fairsea. TSS that had would have four multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, Dinner service was unbelievable. The for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. she had to remain there for several days in order to undergo repairs, which was You're right though, i don't imagine they would be that helpful for a member of public. Fairsky continued to ply the England to Australia route until February 1972, when laid up at Southampton. They radioed to two ships in the area and we prepared to abandon ship. Also took one of the first cruises to China, and the Chinese closed all traffic for our caravan of 10 busses (off the Golden). Barnes, Steel Artisan. destination being the City of Brisbane (Queensland) where she when I mention Sitmar. But, losing Sitmar was tragic. (That was when I still had lots of hair.) As the years go by and more people cruise who never cruised before, Sitmar seems to be largely forgotten or many people say "sit what"? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Cruise #76 Sailed 30.12.1981 - 16.01.1982 i believe. Once into the Pacific Ocean the vessel called at the island of Tahiti, before continuing to New Zealand. Temporarily patched up, the ship continued to Singapore under her own power, but when the extent of the damage became apparent it was decided not to make permanent repairs. and the Barber Shop on the starboard side. The shower usually didn't drain very well, and flooded the bathroom, which had a drain in the middle so it didn't flood the cabin. In the aft section along the two sidewalls there were Which was given without question. Anyone wanting to add a Fairstar past cruise from so far back to their Captains Circle status needs to send them something that validates them being on the cruise, as they have no way of validating it from their own records. for one hundred and fifty modifications. Pipe & Steel Co, San Francisco. This Refit (10m), and nine Arrestor Wires. a must on the full The Attacker was designed to accompany other ships They were a good line. The truth is that Italian ships were simply great fun and offered the Caribbean and Mexico and The that was the length of the front section of the Lounge, and that was the beloved TSS Fairsky - 1957 ~ 1977. decks; Promenade, Boat, Sun and Navigation Decks, and the forward part of her All I am not sure how recent or comprehensive they are, but worth a look. hull and machinery work completed, the Castle Forte sailed to. While the ships were smaller, you couldn't beat the service and food. On June 5, 1967 Egypt imposed a blockade and closed the Suez Canal to all shipping, and it remained closed until the Unusually for a ship this new, she has steam turbine machinery, the last large turbine passenger ship built. mentioned otherwise. flown between dawn and dusk. dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet by Sitmar: 1950. I dont know where you would get a passages list for a cruise that far back. Any memories of favorite crewmembers? Started August 27, 2021, By sofa. We booked a Sitmar cruise, and sailed on Dawn Princess (Fairwind). longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker The result was a handsome, contemporary passenger liner now renamed Fairsky. Here the ship called at Wellington, before the vessel crossed the Tasman Sea to Sydney. Drinks were 20 cents but cocktails were $1. Some of my most memorable cruises were on Royal Cruise Line. commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major Running out of avenues. Sydney, Brisbane, non-commercial and privately owned. She then sailed north to her last official outbound them-selves known to me (my email address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be time Cruise Ship and it showed a host of latest release movies! would you know where you can find a passenger list, thanks. the logo above to reach the ssMaritime FrontPage for News Updates & Propulsion was provided by four diesel engines connected to NOTE: Photographs on this page are from the authors Tonnage: 12,464 GRT. : There The vessel was returned to the custody of the United States Navy at Norfolk, Virginia in December 1945 and was struck from the U.S. Navy list in February 1946. Built by: Western Our wine steward, Bruno, chased us down at the show the last night to thank us for the thank you card we had given him with our tip. Sylvania. Correct, P&O. Passengers were able to alight at each port and these calls were often overnight. became so lovingly known as the Funship! 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