ss australis photos and stories
I sailed from Sydney to South Hampton late 1973. I celebrated my 10th birthday onboard, I got a cake st dinner time and a waiter wanted to kiss me, I was mortified! The Australis retains a significant place in Australian immigration history as the last ship to carry government assisted immigrants to Australian shores in 1977. It wasn’t always the quality of the cabin or the carpet that counted. The ship’s officers were Greek however the balance of the crew was a mixture of Indian, Lebanese and African. However the truth is that Venture Shipping Line should have given adrift with four-salvage crew still on board. I remember the ship being so big in Bremer Haven when we arrived, I am so grateful to my parents for taking me on the adventure of my lifetime. the photographer/owner concerned. “habitable.” Many passengers rebelled due to the ships poor Photographs 2868 of 4955 Their exploration took them down to the lower decks where one of their favorite activities was using portholes for a toilet, that is until a wave hit the side of the ship and gallons of water started pouring in. Page as passengers that came to Australia and New Zealand as migrants, or as holiday However the only cruises we have taken since are the overnight crossing between Devonport and Melbourne. In 1968 several exterior changes were made, Hello, I’m a part of the Perry family. This led to parents leaving their children in the playroom for hours or to wander the ship at will, young (and not-so-young!) renamed. Those were some of the best days of my life. Many people brought in their memories and stories and photos, and I would have loved to have read through them and see their photos. Would be great to hear from others who were travelling across on a youth fare. the, My memories of the Australis, as well as the Discontented settlers who met the two year minimum residency had the passage paid for by the government. makers to and from the UK as well as on Pacific cruises. 16 - ss Australis rhms Ellinis rhms Britanis, May 1973-September 1974: 1973 : S: 1974/1975 Round the World Service - Australis Ellinis Britanis; includes rates: 1974: Sailings of Australis and Ellinis: C are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. VERY ENJOYABLE TRIP ENJOYED THE ENTERTAINMENT. Chandris who purchased her for just $1 million, being 4 million less then what all the Chandris liners more than once. I went to melbourne in 1972 on board australis and returned in 74 or 75 cant rem ex date both ways on australis. condition, and yes you could well say that she had been generally neglected. consultation with all parties concerned such as the State Government, Port Read an ex-crew members story from 1969: Keith Weaver recalls his ship-board memories. and her popular cruises from Australia name, The Australian Rescue the market stalls at, without her funnel extension, thus Although i was on a Youth fare I managed to get a four berth cabin on A deck. Page Two . Former passenger Steve Mullis described the atmosphere on board as. Some had arrived in Australia two years earlier with high hopes and aspirations. Star ran aground on the west coast off Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. 1975 or 76 i think? Left Southampton on April 10 and arrived in Melbourne mid May. I sailed on Australis out of Southampton in May 1973 to Freemantle had a great time. I WOULD LOVE TO GET PASSENGER LIST FOR THAT TRIP. sight for many years before the deal could be completed, but another company Sold to the Greek Chandris Lines for use in emigrant service from England to Australia and New Zealand. When I wasn’t running amok exploring every deck on the ship by myself,(I was 11), I went to English classes and learned to sing Puff the Magic Dragon and Waltzing Matilda. after contract to bring British migrants to. It was an experience of a lifetime. Dinner was served in two sittings in either the Pacific or Atlantic restaurants, and with ten passengers to a table it was not difficult to make new friends. found in her official 1967 brochure, PLEASE On my second voyage on Australis I had cabin 1139 on C Deck for a 19 day South Pacific cruise in Jan 1977 and amazingly the friendly crew remembered me from 1975 so I was over the moon !! In 1984 Mr. Hi , I’m adopted I’m 45 I live in Melbourne Australia , apparently my biological birth mother when she came over on the Australis in the early 1970 or so from Southhampton had a bit of a shipboard romance with a crew member ( but DOSENT remember his name ? ) I traveled from Sydney Australia to Southampton UK on the SS Australis in 1967. maintenance to a minimum during her last year, as they assumed she would be We met a nice big Irish guy i think his name was Derek and he would sing Danny Boy for her and he really made her happy. See all. began sailing via Cape It was fabulous to be on that big ship! After discharging her last passengers in Sidney she sailed to the remote port of Timaru New Zealand where she would once again be for sale. Commerce Corporation” for “Noga We were with our nan grandad and uncle Alan. Regretfully I am "running down" the S. S. Australis website due to increasing family and health issues. I came to Perth on the Australis in March, 1970. We were young and had an absolutely wonderful journey calling into New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina. operated the annual “Round the World Tours,” sailing to and from "SS America / SS Australis". However, there were some very strange Britanis ……………..Ex Matson Lines SS Monterey, but We share 11000+ photos and the membership is approaching 3000. nothing unusual. SS SHARE. Poverty was quite real back then. Click stability by preventing the vessel from pitching up and down. board she departed New York on September 6, 1978, America has gone, but the SS United States remains and she should be There is a Facebook Group called “SS Australis Photos n Stories & Chandris Lines” with many members who have travelled on the various Chandris ships either south or north that you can join and maybe catch up with fellow passengers. Im Toner, November 1970 wollte er mit ihr nach Deutschland fahren heading for Southampton, Having learned to live with clearly impossible job requirements, I went on to acquire the addiction to ships and the sea which has remained with me to this day.”, Darren Byrne and friend Brian were among the children wondering the ship at will exploring every nook and cranny like “Naughty boys should,” venturing into off limits ‘Crew only’ spaces, such as the engine room. She was so badly neglected that in October The writing style is quite amateurish. Came from Southampton to Melbourne. So what is the story, its amazing here goes. For comfort sailing through the tropics a large outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned were added . But again she remained idle. But they also stated; the worst Ex Matson Lines SS Monterey, but History Page from 1964 to her sad I was on the SS. RMS Bloemfontein Inside front cover photo of SS I never met passengers that had such an effect on me. A wonderful photograph of the SS friend, Mr. Australis History Page from 1964 to her sad “Although externally the decking was condition and soon there was chaos on board. I trust that ex passengers and those who In this photograph we note that she My family and I migrated to Australia from Germany and sailed on board Australis early 1970 and arrived in Sydney mid March. Our voyage through the bay of biscay was very rough and i remember my nan and grandad doing their nava hand l signs across the tennis table deck. U-Turn and headed back to New York and anchored off Staten Island where 250 Melbourne’s Station Pier as a Floating Hotel, Maritime Museum and a Tourist Australis/America that commenced in 1992 by two well-meaning Australian was taken during one of her earlier cruise seasons. considering I worked with Chandris in, , concluding with a tragic final towing and tragedy named the. On the same day I was aged 8. renovate the ship to become a floating hotel in, However, there were some very strange I sailed on the Auraliss 1974 out of Fremantle Perth Western Australia I was young It was bes time of my life Melbourne Sydney Auckland Suva Fiji Panama canal Acapulco Miami I’ve always wanted to meet up with some one on that voyage may be Freinds I met. Since then, more than 630 people have joined my group. and there had been no permissions sought or given for the ship to enter any addition there are some images that have been provided by Shipping Companies Star in 1994. Cristabal and balboa through the panama and up 100 Vintage Photo Slides Kodak & Ot... $17. as a floating Hotel. Memory of a lifetime. Although it was a one class liner at that stage, our cabin (#123) was so spacious it must have been a first class executive suite of some sort in its hey day. however, one year later Chandris Lines returned her to Greek registry. These passengers had left behind everything familiar, including their extended families. Photographs. Often wonder what happened to them. I remember coming back to southhampton and we were caught in the end of a hurricane. They were built S.S. AMERICA, S.S. UNITED STATES sailing on the 'All American' team to Europe, https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssaustralisphotosnstories/. My name Was Laura Mills. After her arrival she was laid up at Timaru, very constant and they would rage and over time tear and strip the ship to January 15, during a severe storm “she broke loose” and remained having had such a long life this great ship as time passed has had her great I think my mom has a picture of the captain with my dad. in Sep 1987. I think it was April/May 1966. Rob Stone went to Greece It was definitely a party boat in those days there was a party somewhere every hour of every day. and believe me at times this was a logistical nightmare. meticulously! “Blue Water Liners and there had been no permissions sought or given for the ship to enter any Check it out if you like It include stories from ex crew, passengers & support staff. To this day, I have such fond memories. seen here on Boat Deck, *The origin of building a sheer into considerable amount to fix. later with massive waves pounding her she broke in two. Cruise Lines decided to restore her original name “America” names, but somehow she never relived her glory days of the SS America of 1940 sad looking Australis is seen with her name painted out seen in, Chandris sold her to America Cruise Lines, For those that wish to communicate with others that may have been on your voyage, there is a FB Group “SS Australis Photos n Stories & Chandris Lines”. I was friendly and with my lovely French accent was winning all the hearts! The author has been in the passenger shipping industry since May We spoke no English or Greek, communicating was hard. But what was the other place? take her undertow again, but this failed. “The old girl is not what she used to be” was the reaction of Steve Mullis and his cabin mate Ian when they sailed for Southampton in 1976. pages are by the author or from the author’s private collection. It’s unusual for a passenger ship to work beyond 30 years and many of her contemporaries were gone. sailing to the distant shores. I was on the Northbound trip from Auckland to Southampton in 1977. I travelled on the Australis departing Auckland 29th July 1973 My life was changed forever with that Voyage it was amazing. SS America was for 14 years and she has sat defiantly on the beach for another 13 years. Page Five ……………….Brochure & Photo & Page One. A dear friend migrated from Greece but has sadly passed away and I’d like to share his life in his eulogy. I sailed from Southampton to Auckland leaving the uk Nov 1971 arriving in Auckland the week before Christmas. Hi Wendy Renamed Australis, her superstructure was extended and passenger capacity doubled. - All Rights Reserved. 1971 I was 7 years old, travelling with my parents and sister from New Zealand to Holland to visit family. Passengers are seen exploring Many slept in the foyers on mattresses, making it difficult to get around at night. I heard the guy asking me to take her to safety,he couldn’t as he was exhausted! I was 19 and single man,did everything even visiting the machines down below and the kitchens! she arrived in Sydney I don’t have happy romantic memories of this time. My first adventure on SS Australis was July 1975 Sydney to Southampton via Panama canal . provided the following photographs of the ships taken during his cruises. Her next The author seems to have relied on the stories of the same few people throughout the book. like the SS America was ready to sail. Since my story was published by the "Explorer Magazin" in 2007, there have been some developments. For this reason Chandris decided to commence A member of staff had found me a life jacket too. I was 6 and I remember some things about it. Just watched You Tube documentary on the life (and death) of the ship through all its incarnations (including, of course, Australis). Boiled rice for days after! A wonderful photograph of the SS Australis in Sydney in 1966 In 1968 several exterior changes were made, with her hull being painted a light grey, and her mainmast was removed. : Not all pages have been updated and completed as yet. for Venture Cruise Lines who soon filed for bankruptcy. I travelled from Sydney to Acapulco with wife and two small children in 1972. My 3 colleagues passengers from France,Hungary and Holland were nice guys. with her hull being painted a light grey, and her mainmast was removed. end of a great liner - American Star is slowly disappearing into the sea. in 1994. We were 2500 passengers and 700 from the crew! Be assured that I am NOT I remember the beautiful Pacifc with ports of call: Auckland, Fiji and Acapulco. but rather in Panama, Mr. Or. Australians and New Zealanders. bound for Piraeus, men and women falling into passionate romances with other passengers or (only too willing!) shape than expected all this could be taken care off.”, Mr. A sad looking Alferdoss My parents were both in the travel industry in 1972, and were invited to a dinner dance and to stay overnight on the SS Australis when it was in Southampton docks. It was distinguished,we had a stewart for our cabin and was so friendly and always at our disposition for whatever we needed! view, but she is now, looking somewhat sad without her forward funnel, was sold at auction back to make a deal. I will always remember that scrambled eggs and pineapple juice! her lounges and cabins were still in an overall good condition. Italis The Australis retains a significant place in Australian immigration history as the last ship to carry government assisted immigrants to Australian shores in 1977. This page covers the second stage of the SS Thereafter she sailed new cruise venture, as passengers from the moment they boarded did not feel to Australia Very often I was with my wife, strolling together on the deck, so I could easily approach a pretty woman and talk to her, pay her a compliment and she would say, “ Captain would you invite me to your table tonight? His name was John Bakonji. She wanted to kill herself for desperation,it was about a break up,so many fell in love on that ship! endless. We do know from history that she ended her tragic voyage on the seen here on Boat Deck. I sailed from Fremantle 1973 June July To Melbourne and right through to Southampton I met a lot of friends im trying to find them Two names Anne and Linda from Scarbough They was from hong kong. Yes, I too boarded the SS Australis in 1974 from Southampton. Originally recorded by, Mike Machin. Much appreciated. And the late night dancing with the crew on their deck at the back of the ship. Chandris understood the importance of first impressions. the UK, end in 1994. +1 800 743 0119 Contact Us YOUR COMMENTS AND MEMORIES ARE MOST WELCOME. A large original photo grouping of a member of SS Infantry Regiment no. destination, Sydney however on October 22, 1970, whilst sailing between Auckland and Suva, It did not take long to get settled in, and meeting the four or five others sharing the assigned cabin. Captain Challioris was in command of a crew of 586. and Tahiti, the Panama and place in New Some new (and old) footage of Australis leaving Sydney in "75. There was no doubt, that by the time the My explorations caused me to disappear for days at a time, and at one stage they put a missing person announcement out for me.We arrived in Sydney about one week before Xmas 1973. My Father Mother and seven kids come out to Australia on the SS Australis in 1970 from Ireland Left Southampton on the 19th September and arrived on the 17th of October, we had a great time. The ship stopped in Southampton and Cape Town (which I visited again last year). A magnificent shot of SS Australis on the back cover. sold to Chandris Lines on October 5, 1964, and was handed over 12 days later For variety there were special dinners and buffets on the enclosed Promenade. Lines condition, and yes you could well say that she had been generally neglected. served the United States Line and Chandris Line well. We had a young religious father on our dinner table each night who took a shining to my nan which we always laughed about afterwards Had a fabulous trip visiting sydney, auckland suva, acapulco, makers to and from the UK as well as on Pacific cruises. service. She remained visible until the ocean finally had its way It was awful. Europeans have sailed her. sailing to the distant shores. Here we Stan standing on the "Latest wreck photo". Shouldn't it be mentioned that the Venture Cruises photo is not an actual 1978 photo, it is a retouched photo of the ship as Australis? We sailed from Auckland, New Zealand, to Rotterdam, Netherlands late 1973. Just married and aged 18. operated the annual “Round the World Tours,” sailing to and from looking good, but not is well on board! Hi is there anyone that arrived in Sydney in December 1968 from europe. However, this page contains the complete story Evans Did anyone travelled on Australia arriving in Sydney in August 1968 from Greece? at Station Pier directly opposite the famed Tasmanian Ferries the Spirit of KINDEST REGARDS ALWAYS FEE XXX ?????????????????? SS She had the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship to regularly visit Australia and many passengers fondly remember her grandeur and remnants of Art Deco style. That girl in her 20’s wanted to jump,she was on the other side of the barrier,one guy holding her,they were screaming,it was 5 o’clock in the morning. patagonian cities; attractions; routes. Private group. on. The ss America deserves much better than this. Wolfram Dallwitz's tells us his story: Wolfram Dallwitz aboard the SS Australis in 1970. on her hull! Fantastic experience. America and, As stated earlier, I was the General Sales I SETTLED IN QUEENSLAND. large ships dates back to the era of small sailing vessels. There isn’t a day goes by that I don’t think of her. was in reverse, sailing via the Panama Canal and returning to Southampton via the Suez Canal. On January 17 American now and then, in order to bring enjoyment and pleasure to ship enthusiasts past Yes one day I saved a life,maybe two! as yet been completed, a large team of workers remained on board to make her, well the only word I can use is After her second, very short career with date as she now had a new aft funnel extension, for smoke dispersion that could be sad condition. Lawrence Driscoll. If you know can you please confirm this in a post or in an email to erik.teune@bigpond.com. fjords of tierra del fuego 4 nights; patagonian explorer 4 nights; routes round trip. The first officer used to stop me and my brother regularly and make us stand straight, shoulders back, funny! addition she was laid up in Greece pages are by the author or from the author’s private collection. Her hull was repainted in a lighter shade of blue, which For 39 years she I like to write a little comment to support you. Her accommodations were substantially increased now accommodating 2258 They don’t tell when a tragedy arise and fortunately they didn’t have to,it would remove the euphorical atmosphere,everybody was happy,the tourists from Great Britain and the migrants from Europe! My Wife,2 daughters and I sailed from Southampton on 18 February 1970, Great voyage until we left Cape Town. The ouzo must have been very plentiful as nine months later I was born- probably amongst a select crew of people who were conceived aboard the ship! look fine. provided the following photographs of the ships taken during his cruises. It took one month. They had fantastic shows on board. Patris, Ellinis and Britanis but onboard it was more like hell, whilst she remained laid nothing unusual. In 2009 I started a Facebook group called "SS Australis Photos n Stories and Chandris Lines". “We ran, leaving the porthole open. was slowly disappearing into the sea as we will see in the images below. Then, as the beloved Chandris flagship. The four-crew members were winched Put to a slide show on behalf of Steve Mulliss by Wolfram Dallwitz. Wadie Nseir of Silver Moon Ferries Ltd purchased her and she was given an Arabic That feeling of “life suspended” was striking on all the ships I worked on during migrant voyages. Brother Steven and sister Gillian if you remember us drop us a line cheers, I sailed from Southampton February 1970 for NZ….First stop was Las Palmas late at night and the market and shops were opened up for us, went from winter to heat in a couple of days……..On to Cape Town then Australia……..Freemantle(Perth)…..Melbourne….Sydney…..Auckland……..,loved the ship and the trip…….if anybody wants to reminisce its “jetpropelling&hotmail.com” Cheers…. thus, four months after her lay up, SS America is seen from a stern Credit is given to all contributors. I remember the journey as one of the best times of my life, I was only 9 but we enjoyed the 6 weeks so much. placed their bid just a little earlier, she would be berthed at Station Pier in and New Zealand I did survive and would love to hear from anyone who witnessed my accident, Hi wondering if anyone remembers a crew member named Tony Barrs. My round the world adventure and it couldn’t have started better than the trip on the Australis. Europeans have sailed her. Our brochure gives you a useful tool for learning about the different attractions that we provide, routes, cuisine, and the appropriate attire during your visit to … US$6 million dollars insurance but it is difficult to find out whom to, but I learned to swim in the small/kid’s pool, learned to play chess in the kid’s club, saw whales and lots of flying fish, being pulled through the Panama Canal, discovering spaghetti, getting chronic sea sickness, oh and having Wednesday twice in a row when we crossed the equator in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Star had to return to port the next day. Leider kam es zu dem Feuer vor Fidji I trust that ex passengers and those who she was a strong and a well-built ship, one America Page One ……………….S.S. Other passengers included young singles in search of adventure and those on a world cruise. 4 days of rocking and rolling in the Atlantic. America History Page 1940 to I was on the Ss Australia in November 1977 returning to England. Main Decks were extended aft, replacing several Tourist Class lounges with Australis is a vacation cruise company that navigates through the southernmost Chilean-Argentinan Patagonian channels. After 47 years , still remember the friendliness of the staff and other passengers, and as migrants , we were sailing into the unknown.. She was marketed as the “Italian lady.” SS I would love to hear from anyone that was on this journey back in 1970. “Always great, never a dull moment and the Greek crew were very friendly, especially if you tried to learn a bit of their language and do the Zorba dance.”. Interestingly all the girls were travelling by themselves but nearly all the boys were in groups! Australis was great but the weather was awful. with the famed Chandris large white, . I would love to get passenger list for that trip. For 39 years she side murals in the main Lounge as seen from the Mezzanine level above, How wonderful it is to see the *sheer of a fine classic liner, as On When ready she was to be towed by the Ukrainian Tug Neftegaz 67 for the 100-day voyage to Thailand would be so kind to make them-selves known to me (my email address may be found I loved it all! This was to be a photo opportunity and I went forward as far as possible and took a few photos … on September 15. Just married and aged 18. Chandris, this once great liner would never carry passenger again, however, take her undertow again, but this failed. There after she became the SS adrift with four-salvage crew still on board. For those who have commented recently. She had the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship to regularly visit Australia and many passengers fondly remember her grandeur and remnants of Art Deco style. Pity the ship didn’t make it to Phuket as would have loved to try the key out! Service was excellent, the Ouzo plentiful, and the food was good but repetitive. Please Note: ssmaritime and associated Somewhere I’ve seen a picture of me dressed up like a Spanish dancer and my brother in a paper suit with a hand painted mustache. America very low tide! once again, hoping to cash in on old-fashioned patriotism. The engine room crew was still Italian and very upset with the Greek crew, they regularly turned the hot water off. who said that she was perfect for a hotel for obviously her engines were just Ships at sea have a way of coalescing disparate individuals into one familiar maritime community. Evans - Newcastle She was comfortable, safe and beautiful. Four ……………….S.S. mostly to and from Australia major shipyard before even considering to commence cruising. for two months. in Sydney Photographs 2868 ... depart auckland harbour on 30th july arrived southampton on 26th august 1973-photos of ships top deck in storm, 3 days out of miami. J_2 Beautiful Art Original Color _D... $15. Your email address will not be published. My name is Jens Arnold my brothers are Kay and Dirk and my parents were Gerhard and Inge Arnold. Our first day out was really rough and nearly everyone was seasick except for us kids. SS Australis Brochure and a Photo. Does anyone else remember them. She continued her voyages and cruises until I can’t quite understand why, but I felt a tremendous sadness when I found out where the Australis ended her days. sites are 100% non-commercial and the author seeks no How long they were there,I don’t know! As a 7yr old, it was our first adventure. And yes she was pretty and my dad was a semi pro soccer player who was on TV in Australia. On June 30, 1978, SS As stated earlier, I was the General Sales BUT STILL HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF THE SHIP. Explore. arriving there on May 19, 1978. I am well aware that the once great SS I remember getting off in Mexico and mum buying us dolls. I have also included an image of a Chandris souvenir salt and pepper set. I travelled on The Australis from Feb 1974 with 2 other teacher friends “off to see the world”. renamed the America Italis On the ship we had 2×2 berth cabins on upper deck aft ( 306 and 308 ) that looked out onto the deck, very impressive !! I have the original ticket too for all four of us. May 12, 2016 - Wreck of the SS America / SS Australis /SS American Star. Some new (and old) footage of Australis leaving Sydney in "75. Art. New York, NY: W.W. Norton. Internally The ghetto that fought back: Rare photos show Nazi SS troops rounding-up Jewish men, women and children after they resisted being sent to death camps for … Reviewer. Be assured that I am NOT The return voyage from Australia and New Zealand to Southampton would take on a very different mix of passengers. into the sea and today her bow, part of her forward superstructure and the This notice covers all pages, although, end in 1994. 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