Many wonderful memories as an eight year old emigrating from the UK to Australia (Adelaide) in 1966 with my parents and brother. The Mediterranean, Aiden, Port Said, the Indian Ocean and then Perth, then Adelaide. The Suez closed after we went through, I believe. Thank you so much. It was one of the best times of my life. I have always loved that ship.
I too was 8 years old when we set sail from Southampton 2 January 1966. Same journey as you mention with us (Mum, Dad, Me (Stephen), Janet, Linda, Wendy & Gillian) disembarking at Adelaide to stay initially at Finsbury Migrant Hostel where I attended Pennington Primary School.
Thanks for sharing Clyde. I traveled to England from Melbourne on the Fairsea. Departing June 6th 1967. The day after the six day war started in the Middle East!! In the end, instead of travelling through the Suez, we diverted to the Panama Canal. I was nine years old at that time and it was a great adventure for me. Your video brought back some memories. Thanks again 😊
First, many thanks for sharing this. Such clear footage! My family and I travelled on Fairsea from Aden to the UK in 1966. I was only 10 at the time but I still remember the trips to Cairo, Naples and Pompeii as though it were yesterday.
Hi Bentraemer: You weren't on this particular ship, which was the original MS Fairsea. Her life ended tragically in 1969 after an engine room fire. In the early 1980s, you would have voyaged on the the second TSS Fairsea. It was a totally different ship born in December 1955 (one of the 4 Saxonia class) as "RMS Carinthia," sailing for the Cunard Line painted all in black. From 1968 to 1971, she sailed as "Fairland" under Sitmar (Vlasov) until she was sold to P & O in 1988. Unfortunately, Vlasov was missing his beloved Fairsea and renamed her simply Fairsea, although she is known as the Second Fairsea or Fairsea 2. At first glance they look very similar. However, the telltale funnels are instantly discernible. This ship sailed as the Fairsea from 1971 to 1988. In 1988, P & O renamed her Fair Princess. From 2000-2005, she was called the China Sea Discovery (managed by Emerald Sea Cruises), but floundered as a casino ship until 2002 when China Sea Cruises took her over. From 2002-2005 she was renamed simply Sea Discovery, although she was no longer in service by 2003.
Great footage, thanks for sharing. I had similar voyages in 1961 and 1966 between South Africa and Italy on the Lloyd Triestino ships Africa and Europa and these are among my fondest memories. See links to videos made with my father’s 8mm films in my profile
For many months in 1983 I was a 'crew musician' who sang and performed in the lounge mainly, aboard The Fairsea and Fairsky and on the main stage as well several times a month. I had the most glorious time out there! To this day I still think of so many wonderful people and staff. One is even a friend with me today on Facebook!!! lol. Absolutely wonderful vessels!
We came out of Europe in '53/'54 on this ship. I was 4 years old and can still remember some of it... My father was the Santa Clause aboard for the Christmas crossing. Check out this ships history... pre war cruise ship, Aux Aircraft carrier for both the USA Navy and the Royal Navy... She certainly had a varied and interesting life.
We left England on this beautiful ship I was 5 years old we Immigrated to Australia I remember being in the pool with my dad and the water changing colour
Hi Clyde, Thanks for sharing your story! The Big Brother Movement as a migration scheme ceased in 1983, but it continues to exist as part of BBM Youth Support, running reunions for Little Brothers, collecting stories and connecting shipmates and holding records of hundreds of young men who came to Australia with the movement. We have a bi-monthly newsletter, a facebook page and a website and would love for you to get in touch to share your story. www.bbm.asn.au/big-brother-movement/ facebook.com/BigBrotherMovement/
Many wonderful memories as an eight year old emigrating from the UK to Australia (Adelaide) in 1966 with my parents and brother. The Mediterranean, Aiden, Port Said, the Indian Ocean and then Perth, then Adelaide. The Suez closed after we went through, I believe. Thank you so much. It was one of the best times of my life. I have always loved that ship.
I too was 8 years old when we set sail from Southampton 2 January 1966. Same journey as you mention with us (Mum, Dad, Me (Stephen), Janet, Linda, Wendy & Gillian) disembarking at Adelaide to stay initially at Finsbury Migrant Hostel where I attended Pennington Primary School.
Thanks for sharing Clyde. I traveled to England from Melbourne on the Fairsea. Departing June 6th 1967. The day after the six day war started in the Middle East!! In the end, instead of travelling through the Suez, we diverted to the Panama Canal. I was nine years old at that time and it was a great adventure for me. Your video brought back some memories. Thanks again 😊
First, many thanks for sharing this. Such clear footage! My family and I travelled on Fairsea from Aden to the UK in 1966. I was only 10 at the time but I still remember the trips to Cairo, Naples and Pompeii as though it were yesterday.
I went on a vacation in the early 80's on the Fairsea with my family. To this day it was the BEST vacation experience of my entire life
Hi Bentraemer: You weren't on this particular ship, which was the original MS Fairsea. Her life ended tragically in 1969 after an engine room fire. In the early 1980s, you would have voyaged on the the second TSS Fairsea. It was a totally different ship born in December 1955 (one of the 4 Saxonia class) as "RMS Carinthia," sailing for the Cunard Line painted all in black. From 1968 to 1971, she sailed as "Fairland" under Sitmar (Vlasov) until she was sold to P & O in 1988. Unfortunately, Vlasov was missing his beloved Fairsea and renamed her simply Fairsea, although she is known as the Second Fairsea or Fairsea 2. At first glance they look very similar. However, the telltale funnels are instantly discernible. This ship sailed as the Fairsea from 1971 to 1988. In 1988, P & O renamed her Fair Princess. From 2000-2005, she was called the China Sea Discovery (managed by Emerald Sea Cruises), but floundered as a casino ship until 2002 when China Sea Cruises took her over. From 2002-2005 she was renamed simply Sea Discovery, although she was no longer in service by 2003.
Great footage, thanks for sharing. I had similar voyages in 1961 and 1966 between South Africa and Italy on the Lloyd Triestino ships Africa and Europa and these are among my fondest memories. See links to videos made with my father’s 8mm films in my profile
Amazing we traveled to OZ 1957 on the fairsky
For many months in 1983 I was a 'crew musician' who sang and performed in the lounge mainly, aboard The Fairsea and Fairsky and on the main stage as well several times a month. I had the most glorious time out there! To this day I still think of so many wonderful people and staff. One is even a friend with me today on Facebook!!! lol. Absolutely wonderful vessels!
Thank you for your comment Cheryl. Glad you had a wonderful time.
We came out of Europe in '53/'54 on this ship. I was 4 years old and can still remember some of it... My father was the Santa Clause aboard for the Christmas crossing. Check out this ships history... pre war cruise ship, Aux Aircraft carrier for both the USA Navy and the Royal Navy... She certainly had a varied and interesting life.
We left England on this beautiful ship I was 5 years old we Immigrated to Australia I remember being in the pool with my dad and the water changing colour
We went from Auckland NZ To Naples Italy on this ship in1962.... best trip ever!
I remember the deep square pool, 1968 Southampton to Perth.
Anche mio papà ha navigato su queste navi si chiamava Gentile Beniamino
Back when people didn't constantly have a cell phone in their hand
My family. Fairsky southhampton to Pt Said, Aden, Perth, Melbourne 1963. Me age 9
my family travelled on the fairsky southhampton to melbourne via suez canal 1959 we stayed at the nanawading hostel before moving to new zealand
Hi Clyde, Thanks for sharing your story! The Big Brother Movement as a migration scheme ceased in 1983, but it continues to exist as part of BBM Youth Support, running reunions for Little Brothers, collecting stories and connecting shipmates and holding records of hundreds of young men who came to Australia with the movement. We have a bi-monthly newsletter, a facebook page and a website and would love for you to get in touch to share your story. www.bbm.asn.au/big-brother-movement/ facebook.com/BigBrotherMovement/
Lloyd Triestino m/v Africa Voyage 1961 - New Scan
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Lloyd Triestino m/v Europa voyage 1966
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