Canberra Cruise Ship

The ship originally built as an ocean liner entered service in 1961 and was used in the 1982 Falkland War as a troop ship.

Canberra cruise ship. Canberra was our second cruise and despite the age of the ship we loved the cruise which was to the Canaries. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast Northern Ireland at a cost of 17 million. Canberra was transformed from a cruise ship to a warship in just 3 days.

In regard to the two ships speed The SS Canberra was never as fast as the SS Oriana that operated at an incredible service speed of 277 knots and had an. They had to take the fuel off to get her afloat again. This is to introduce Canberra a ship destined for greatness.

SS Canberra was an ocean liner which later operated on cruises in the PO fleet from 1961 to 1997. Returning from the Falklands war. PO 197273 Sailing Schedule for the SS Canberra.

Over the ensuing years she established a solid reputation with her predominantly British passengers cruising from the UK until fate propelled her into the history-books in a most unexpected manner. It was suppose to be a 10 day sailing from New York to the Southern Carribbean. Canberra was part of the PO Cruises fleet until 1997 when she was sent to a scrapyard in Pakistan.

She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast Northern Ireland at a cost of 17000000. We had an ensuite bathroom so never had to share a bathroom. The PO Orient 45000 ton liner Canberra is the largest passenger vessel built in Britain since the war.

Sep 20 2021 - SS Canberra was an ocean liner in the PO fleet a ship I was proud to have served in 196162 - She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast at a cost of 17000000. This picture was taken in 1978 while Savile was a VIP guest on the luxury liner SS Canberra. We had an outside cabin which was absolutely huge with 2 single beds the window looked out to the front of the ship.