1965. Kenya. Ownership was transferred to the Sitmar Line which re-modelled and refitted the ship in Genoa in the following year, and named the Castel Felice (Happy Castle) for her inaugural Australian voyage to Melbourne.[2]. This ship was designed to operate on the companys Indian Ocean
- 28 First Class & 1,173 Tourist Class. Wildcards can be used to search for name variants. I sailed on the TV Castle
delightful voyage came to an end as we arrived in, We had decided in Water Liners sailing to the distant shores. A
a hand grenade, which fortunately turned out to be a dud, was thrown on board
Outgoing passenger lists (1890-1960) Search and download ( charges apply) lists of passengers boarding at UK and Irish ports and travelling to places such as America, Canada, India, New. sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned. Where you will discover well over 1,300 Classic Passenger &
Building trust in the public record policy, Getting started with information management, by ship from 1898 to 1966 (Fremantle or other Western Australian ports), by aircraft from 1944 to 1966 (Perth airport), by aircraft from 1949 to 1964 (all airports). Some unpublished material may require permission for reuse even if it is very old. (1949), Fairstone (1950), Kenya
to Southampton took
They in Holy Loch. This will help us to understand whats popular and why so that we can continue to improve access to the collections. T* to retrieve Thomas, Tom or the initial T, Thom* to retrieve Thomas, Thoms, Thompson or Thomson, M*kenzie to retrieve McKenzie and Mackenzie, Barr* or Barr*Smith to retrieve Barr Smith. My father and I were segregated to a lower deck. Because the forms used for passenger arrival records for the most part werent standardised until the twentieth century, earlier records will vary in content, but even the earliest records have a story to tell when you put them in the context of history, your family, and the journey itself. V logo was finally officially renamed the SS Castel
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was taken to Glasgow to be
We were eight men in a double cabin- four tiered bunks! cover you with. But sadly during the negotiations, on February 19, Keren broke loose from her
Accommodation was reconfigured for 28 1st-class and 1,100 tourist-class passengers, all in cabins. Visit this page for our Passenger List (to come T he Castel Felice has quite a history. Trip#1313 - Castel Felice Sitmar Line. Plowman, P. 2004. one of the victims and she was covered in all that slop and spaghetti they Brochures, Vintage Steamship & Ocean Liner. On a final point I still have a
really enjoyed the ship and the voyage as did my parents! authors private collection. thousands of her past passengers! "SITMAR" Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi S. p. A. sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned. American Export Isbrandtsen Lines/Union-Castle Line/(Safmarine): South Africa by Sea via Madeira 1967, Sailings January-December 1967 . Built: 1930 Alexander Stephen & Sons
20. She was the first passenger ship of the famous Sitmar Line and the first non-British ship employed to carry Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Australis, 1939-1977. 44 13 shares Like Most relevant Author Castel Felice Ship No it was sent to the wrecking yard 1970 4 6y View 2 previous replies Author Castel Felice Ship Lesley McCue I must have been on the voyage before yours, I arrived in January 1970 also in Adelaide wish it was Sydney or Brisbane.. 4y View 3 more replies Plowman, P. 1992. Now living in Victoria and have been for many years. Although the ship was full of British, New
on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from the authors Africa and Durban. McNab, Kenney, Johnstone, Carrigan, (Cargan, Kirgan, Corrigan), Toll, Tracey, McNulty, Reilly, Maguire, Loughlin, Banks, McGonagle, Forsyth,McDonald, Michael, Kennedy, Bagnell, Cronan, Dunleavy, McMullan. is our family arriving at the Captains welcome aboard part in the or from Europe/UK to New
. Roberts collection, and there are some photographs that were taken by Research genealogy for Giuseppina Cassano of Palo del Colle, Bari, Italy, as well as other members of the Cassano family, on Ancestry. Facts at a Glance Dimensions: 150.3 x 19.6 m Registered Tonnage: 12,478 tons gross Service Speed: 16 knots Propulsion: Reduction geared steam turbines / twin screws Castel Felice Access status Open Availability There are no other restrictions current. and back, Enjoying
It wasnt exactly leaky, but the. From 1956, "Castel Felice" generally voyaged via Suez on both the outward and homeward legs, with departures alternating between Bremerhaven and Southampton. The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period. When you find your ancestors passenger arrival record, its important to look at the original image, which may contain information such as the name and address of the immigrants nearest relative, their intended destination in their new country, or names of other relatives traveling with them. this page are from the authors private collection. on Wednesday October 21, and soon breaking up of this 40 year old Lady
of on-board footage which I watch with great fondness now and then. This includes if the ship name has more than one word, like: You can check the spelling of ship names with the View list of ships button on the passenger arrivals tab in RecordSearch. and the United
original name Kenya
Therefore, I hope and pray that the following pages will have
had to return to her berth to offload the Captain's body and the company had to
However, there are some photographs provided to me without However, she was originally built in
When we reached Sydney we had to change Thats These passenger lists contain individuals and families that migrated to Australia during and after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. delightful voyage came to an end as we arrived in Naples. The Castel Felice, as she was eventually named, was built in Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons in 1930 for the British India Company as the Kenya, commencing her maiden voyage to Bombay on 18 December 1931, then operated between India and Africa carrying passengers (mainly Indian immigrants) and cargo. 1956-09-01 Passage Contract -- Le Havre to New York -- SS Castel Felice. by the end of the year. Check the entire record for names of other family members who might have been traveling together. Other pre-1924 arrival records are held by the state and territory government archives in the state or territory where the arrival occurred. as the British India Company - SS Kenya. fights in the swimming pool and all the deck games. that I am NOT associated with any cruise or shipping companies or travel/cruise
would never happen these days! She set a new standard in style and accommodation, offering multiple saloons, shops, a hair salon, hospital, Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Patris, 1959-1975. commenced negotiations to purchase the SS Keren, ex Kenya. 148 likes. Discover details of your ancestors arrival to the United States. all turned out to be a hoax. Passenger lists on ships continued until 1965, when cards completely replaced lists for both air and sea travel. deal of fun and the Italians certainly know how to put on a show and a Ephemera for the SS Castel Felice are available at the GG Archives, including Passenger Lists, Menus, Brochures, Event Programs, and more. notice covers all pages, although, and I have done my best to ensure that all known to me (my email address may only be found on. A Memoir. Learn the ethnic equivalents and try searches in the immigrants native language. Passenger Experiences of the JourneyBy the time the Castel Felice entered the Australian migrant trade at the age of 22, she was already an old ship. train from there to Arnhem I hereby sincerely thank him for his delightful story 6 / 20 Tourist Class contract for passage on the SS Castel Felice departing from Le Havre for New York on 1 September 1956 for one adult male passenger. indeed, as in general most ships were being disposed of between 20 and maximum
1969-1970 Passenger Sailing Schedule & Prices, June 1969-December 1970; incl. around 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will Castel me in the middle on the Bridge with a whole group of people. p.85. But finally this The refits conducted by the Sitmar line helped to improve her appearance and onboard conditions, however, as most of her passengers were government-assisted migrants, her accommodation remained very basic. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I also remember You may find other family members that came over at various times. Sold to the Alva Steamship Co, a Sitmar subsidiary, who renamed her Keren, to Kenya again and finally Fairstone. My sister Regina was selected to be TN
the Crossing of the Equator Ceremony on February 13. ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. Any information would be most appreciated. indeed, as in general most ships were being disposed of between 20 and maximum
From 1950 to 1963, the Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt was a frequent sight in Australian waters. six single-reduction-geared steam turbines / twin screws, Rigging; 1 tripod style communications mast (2 masts, with cargo cranes). LLoyd's Register of Shipping, 1760-1960 - Lloyd's of London has been in the business of insuring and underwriting ships since the 17th Century. I rationalised this by imagining that we were rounding Etna and that there was an earth tremor. the Australian service. Learn about pronunciation in your immigrant ancestors native language. ************************ The Castel Felice INDEX: Castel Felice-1 - History Page - This page. Robert, Jean & Carol O'Brien arrived in Fremantle in 1966. Please
last time. Around 41 per centof entries have no given name or only one initial. This material reflects the creators attitude or that of the period in which the item was written, recorded, collected or catalogued. Note: All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. Felice from Auckland to Southampton November/December of 1965 for 6 weeks for
She began the South American immigrant service in 1952. accommodate 28 First Class, and 1,173 Tourist Class passengers. We may be able to help you find these details. schedules - Australia
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Explorer for this page to load perfectly! This is when passenger arrivals became an Australian Government responsibility. authors item of memorabilia a cigarette lighter from the Castle
CruisenShip Reviewer & Author, Please address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be Title Incoming passenger list to Fremantle "Castel Felice" arrived 8 January 1968 Contents range 1968 - 1968 Series number K269 Control symbol 8 JAN 1968 CASTEL FELICE Access status Open Item ID 8173716 5, and Sydney on the 7th. Goossens, Please Note: Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on this page are from the HOME PORT; . ship, a cruiser that was already in operation in the navy with her previous
of the Sea commenced. If you use a given name to refine a search, its better to search with a wildcard. England. 1955 - 28 First Class & 1,173 Tourist Class. Some records include terms and views that are not appropriate today. wrote some poems Why? This is a list of characters associated with . But she remained laid up at Rothesay
talking to some of the officers there. The crew tried their best, but the ship was unsteady. on Saloon Deck with the swimming pool located aft, and I really enjoyed the Thus, by going from Naples ssMaritime is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved, Firefox and From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. the Alva Steamship Co and was she was renamed Fairstone, at least
Images of TSS Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. on each page, that is, when a page is updated. Marie Shaw in personal correspondence to Dr James McArdle, 1999, Wortham, Anne and Wortham, Christopher J (2009), "Guitarist, co-founder brought fizz to Sherbet", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Castel_Felice&oldid=1131016193, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Engines: 11,000 s.h.p. play room could also be used as the Cinema, The
experienced such rough seas. of a Greatly Loved Sitmar Liner! Built in 1930. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. You must combine a given name with another search option in your first search. and her promenade deck was extended far aft. Use
Fairsky passenger lists late 1960's on: Tuesday 22 February 11 00:08 GMT (UK) Hi Could anybody advise me whether passenger lists are available online for the Fairsky in the late 1960's please. a fire broke out in part of her accommodations, and Sitmar decided not to
The crew and the Search the catalogue and gateways. this beautiful Maori farewell song and seeing the lights of Auckland slowly fading away gave me shivers Reuben Bay,
CASTEL FELICE. by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. 1930 for the British India Company as the, Early in 1949 the Vlasov Group
Having left Sydney, which was sort of The passenger arrivals index inRecordSearch covers over 10 million arrival records from 1898 to 1972. Renamed first HMS Hydra, then HMS Keren, she was used to land troops for action in Madagascar, Sicily and North Africa. These are the memories of my mother Chris, who used the 10 assisted passage to emigrate to Australia with her husband and five small children. June 1950 and registered in Italy
Castel Felice, 1952-70. So our entry into Naples harbour in our battered ship was something of an anti-climax." voyage on December 18, 1931 and she headed for Bombay. see Sitmar Lines first artist impression postcard of their new SS Castel
known to me (my email address may only be found on www.ssmaritime.com),
I emmigrated to Aussie in 1963 as a 16 year old.Boarded Castel Felice in Southampton and traveled to Sydney.Passenger list unknown but I do have photos of some of the people and kids.I taught geography and received crossing the equator certifacate . '.Her Final Voyage After such a long and colourful life, the Castel Felice was retired at the end of 1970 as the Sitmar Line's assisted immigration contract had come to an end. I'm trying to locate information regarding the crew (ie. to be the brother of the well known Fred Kaps, gave a We had decided in But for the tourist class, things were still cramped. Please Note: Firefox and http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/discoverycentre/your-questions/ten-pound-poms/, http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch/index.aspx, Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk, Gr. Between 1952 and 1970, on a total of 101 voyages, she carried over 100,000 immigrants to Australia[3] and New Zealand, of these, 16,126 were breadwinners and the others dependents. The list of ships below includes ships for which information can be found in the timetables/sailing lists or other publications shown on this website. My In Laws were on the Castel Felice in 1955. on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! this page are from the authors private collection, However, she was originally built in
But we got through it. - This Page. Stephen & Sons, Glasgow and was she launched on August 27,
The Sitmar Liners- Past and Present. Castel Felice was one of the most popular postwar immigrant ships in Australian service, carrying over 100,000 emigrants to Australia and New Zealand over 101 voyages between 1952 and 1970. Passenger Lists in Travel & migration. This was just absolutely priceless and that sort of thing
have always kept this postcard of the ship safe, for we have so many wonderful Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965. For the majority of records, a persons name and their approximate date of arrival or departure is all that is needed. meal started with pasta, but it was in an Egyptian-style! (1930), Hydra (1941), Keren (1941), Kenya
Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt, 1950-1963. Passenger Accommodation Plan. During 1950, again renamed Kenya, she was once again laid up in the Holy Loch, later towed first to Falmouth, then to Antwerp. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Record Series Number (VPRS): 5978, 5979, 5980, 5981, 5982, Record Series Number (VPRS): 566, 558, 945, 22, 946, 528, Early Victorian inward and outward passenger lists, Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS), Flickr images of Melbourne ports & harbours, Post-World War II British immigration (1946-1983), City of Melbourne building plans and permits (1916-1960), Divorce files and cause books, Melbourne and Ballarat (1890-1976), coastal (travelling to Victoria from an Australian port),and. I was ten years old at the time. All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert April 1946 to the Ministry of Transport however, in August 1948 she was laid up
NYC-10/52.896 Dooidod by Board Sopterabor 27, 1968 (1) Liability to fine lies under section 231(b) of 'the Immigration and Na-tionality Act for failure of the carrier to present the necessary departure manifest for passengers (Form I-412) within SO calendar days from the The Castel Felice, as she was eventually named, was built in Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons in 1930 for the British India Company as the Kenya, commencing her maiden voyage to Bombay on 18 December 1931, then operated between India and Africa carrying passengers (mainly Indian immigrants) and cargo. continue to provide classic ship enthusiasts the on Wednesday October 21, and soon breaking up of this 40 year old Lady
Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. every night, and other events, such as playing table tennis, the horse races First launched on 27 August 1930, at the yard of Alexander Stephen in Govan, she was the 9,890 tons (gross displacement) passenger-cargo liner SS Kenya, designed for the British India Steam Navigation Company's India and East Africa service. Thanks to all that provided information and clues. Name of Ship Castel Felice Steamship Line Elder Dempster Lines Limited Date of Arrival 20 th November 1960 Port of . Scanned images of the original lists are also made available to view. Travelled on the Castel Felice July 1967, first ship to go via South Africa because of the Suez Canal conflict, ship was delayed because of this. Father Edward deceased. 1951 she once again became the Keren, but this time for the very
The level of documentation for collection items can and does vary, dependent on when or how the item was collected. in Panama for
Mozambique. Use the year that the ship or aircraft arrived in Australia. for her Captain, Captain Avolio Matarese sadly passed away of a severe heart
These records tell us how people moved into and out of Australia. Whilst there, her furniture, many fittings and her stores were
Victorian Archives Centre,99 Shiel St, North Melbourne. Had terrible experience going through Bay of Biscay, seasick. authors private collection. Such fun! Just because your ancestors left from a particular port, doesnt mean that they lived near there. number of menus from this wonderful and most memorable voyage.. This area offered the most basic
placed on the Italy South American service commencing in January 1953, then in
Zealand left an enormous impression on my such as a crew list) for the passenger liner Castel Felice (a Sitmar Line) which brought myself out to Australia in 1969 from the United Kingdom. Search for your ancestors by name, narrowing the search with their age, dates of arrival, ports of departure or arrival, or country of origin. [4] She left Sydney in October 1970 to be broken up in Kaohsiung, Taiwan,[5] with all cutlery and linen transferred to Cunard for use on the Fairsea and Fairwind from Sydney. This is a photograph taken from the original slide. O'LONE, Edward. Early in 1949 the Vlasov Group
1954 she made several voyages to Canada
They are divided into: 1. inward bound passengers. cruise and ship enthusiasts for their pleasure! 30 years of age! Passenger lists vary in their level of detail, with some recording only a minimum of detail about the passengers, but others include a wealth of information down to exact address and ultimate destination overseas. I booked a 6 berth D deck inside cabin but was upgraded to a 4 berth outside D deck cabin as the ship was carrying only about 400 passengers. However, there are some photographs
or any other organisations! Nigeria. deck plans . by Sitmar Line in October 1950 and named once more the SS Kenya. Castel Felice seen off the coast of New Zealand, Robert Brinkhuis sails on TSS crew of 297. Felice-3 - My 1957 voyage to Canada you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing to
of accommodations indoors as well a deck spaces, and was only sold only to
Spaghetti 2 sons born in WA Albert Edward 1915 &. All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert about seven weeks. In some cases clerks may have recorded the name as they heard it. from The Verge: Rosshalde is a short novel by the German author Hermann Hesse. Re: Fairsky passenger lists late 1960's. My husband and his first wife came to Austalia on the Castel Felice in 1962 or 1963. rather sad story, yet it is part of this fine ship's long history! J. Brian McArdle, photojournalist and editor of, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 04:00. gleaming white Castel Felice is seen berthed in Southampton, The
Father William Walter Ernest FORD doesn't appear on passenger list arrivals.Buried Kalgoorlie. India decided to sell the ship and she was sold in
then back to Australia
Castel
However, our Cross. , although, and I have done my best to
the author seeks no funding or favours of any shape or arriving in Sydney
Passengers: 596 Cabin Class & 944 Third Class. 1940 she was seconded and she was refitted as the troopship HMS Kenya, but
In my teens I started to use an 8mm
Castel Felice-4 - A familys voyage to Australia
We departed Auckland just after midnight and as the ship was departing This Their names are on what's termed the "Fremantle Passenger Lists" of 3.5 million immigrants in the period 1897-1963. She carried many Dutch and European immigrants to Australia's shores, docking in Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. agencies or any other organisations! hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make them-selves
The Orcades was the first new purpose-built vessel to enter the Australian migrant trade after the Second World War. thousands of her past passengers! Senior Curator of Engineering & Transport at Museums Victoria. 1955 air-conditioning was installed and accommodations were altered to
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people. online soon). Includes vessels of every size and description, from single sail boats to large steam ships, and cover voyages from other Australian ports as well as voyages from overseas. Ships That Passed- The Glorious Era of Travel to Australia and New Zealand. Then she was commissioned into the Royal Navy on July 23, 1942
service on board were excellent and it was a friendly ship. Located on each side of the ship were five landing craft that hung
voyage across the Tasman proved to be a rather rough one as this is the cyclone Burma. and sauce going everywhere, now is this not fun>. The search form below is a great place to start when searching for a person who may have arrived in Victoria by boat. Credit is given Castel Felice is seen arriving in the, Late in 1957 Sitmar
almost eight weeks at sea! by ship and aircraft from 1965 to 1972 (all ports/airports). the fancy dress balls, and being able to visit the Bridge of the ship and :) Length: 493ft - 150.3m. Museums Victoria does not own the copyright in all the material on this website. She was painted white all over and there was accommodation for 600 passengers. Thus Indian as well as African passengers many who would sail on short voyages. from the harbour they played the song Now is the hour and hearing to the UK
Doulos Story. In those days 40 years was being a very old ship
Manage Settings Certain records contain language or include depictions that are insensitive, disrespectful, offensive or racist. shipping industry since May 1960 and is now semi-retired, but continues to
During this refit, her all-white paint scheme appeared, her funnel was adorned with Vlasov Group's distinctive "V" and two promenade decks were extended at the stern. Where Use the search boxes at the bottom of each column to locate a particular vessel. I remember my father was sick along the Bay of Biscay and the smell below was pretty bad, so he probably wasn't the only one. This passenger list contains individuals and families that migrated to Australia after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. Andrea Dworkin (2006 )Heartbreak: The Political Memoir of a Feminist Militant Continuum, Marina von Neumann Whitman (2012) The Martian's Daughter. Has the Department of Home Affairs asked you to provide proof of your arrival in Australia? I sailed on Arcadia 1969-1971 as 3rd Radio Officer and she was the happiest ship I worked on. For best results, you need to know the date of arrival/departure within two months. Early
bathrooms with showers and everything were just a few meters away, just behind were both very much the same, an inside four berth cabin, with my Father and It was one of the older migrant ships and made 101 voyages between 1952 and 1970, carrying over 100,000 immigrants to Australia and New Zealand. Many immigrants made more than one trip before settling in their new homeland.