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. We can do some searches for you. then back to Australia
form, never have and never will! HMS Keren is seen as an armed Infantry Landing
In my teens I started to use an 8mm
RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. ************************ The Castel Felice INDEX: Castel Felice-1 - History Page - This page. Our office has microfilm of indexes to passenger lists of vessels arriving at the Port of New York for the years 1820-1846 and 1897-1943. 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. great night with canaps and drinks and a lot of fun. or the Americas
I sailed on the TV Castle
completely remodelled hold spaces. Passenger Accommodation Plan. Castel Felice-4 - The Williams family sail to Australia
The search form below is a great place to start when searching for a person who may have arrived in Victoria by boat. was basic compared to the cruise ships of today, but certainly most enjoyable, were accommodated in cabin 424 on C Deck right in front of the Main Stairwell. 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. Spaghetti Many passengers remember the rough seas and shabby state of the aged ship with apprehension and delight. iPhones,
No Eventually, she was sold to the Vlasov Shipping Group (of which the Sitmar Line is a member) and was refitted for the Australian migrant trade in 1951. She departed undertow on March 10, 1951,
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get the washing in. feel at home and they did that with lots of good food and simple fun and good many times! The National Archives holds detailed passenger records for arrivals and departures at all Australian ports from 1924. commenced negotiations to purchase the SS Keren, ex, Here we
CC much loved Sitmar liner, SS Castel Felice departed Sydney
page of the cabin plan & brochure. Remember though that the family may not have traveled together. In those days 40 years was being a very old ship
Captain, I really enjoyed and the wonderful memories! advance get off the ship in, Sadly, only Paul earned a Masters of Archival Studies - a terminal degree from Clayton State University in Georgia, where he studied under renowned archivist Richard Pearce-Moses. two and I have some wonderful memories of huge seas, empty decks but the band
Keep in mind that your immigrant ancestor may not have used the English version of his or her given name and that the surname may also have ethnic variants. service from Bombay to East
For the majority of records, a persons name and their approximate date of arrival or departure is all that is needed. - Cabin Plan &
This will help us to understand whats popular and why so that we can continue to improve access to the collections. - Glasgow, Ireland, British Columbia Canada, Manchester New Hampshire USA. The new refit offered many conveniences including a small number of first class cabins, air conditioning, a swimming pool and large public rooms. Who. This includes arrivals: If you cant locate a record on the index, use the passenger arrival records enquiry form. Check for multiple arrivals. The wonderful, and
about seven weeks. Be assured
On August 15 of that
The Castel Felice Museums Victoria does not own the copyright in all the material on this website. authors private collection. I wish to thank Chris Hemmings for
Class and Hundred and twenty in Second Class both having pleasant public
voyage across the Tasman proved to be a rather rough one as this is the cyclone and Gibraltar to Southampton. In some cases clerks may have recorded the name as they heard it. It was an eventful voyage starting with astorm across the
for her Captain, Captain Avolio Matarese sadly passed away of a severe heart
Passengers were allowed to erect
Kensington. Felice in September 1952 and she was made ready for her maiden voyage. New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957. On board
Seen
This short novel warrants multiple readings to fully unlock its complexities. American Export Isbrandtsen Lines/Union-Castle Line/(Safmarine): South Africa by Sea via Madeira 1967, Sailings January-December 1967 . However, there are some photographs provided to me without 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 meal started with pasta, but it was in an Egyptian-style! Thus Brochures, Vintage Steamship & Ocean Liner. History of the post World War II Migrant Ship Castel Felice. My family of 7 Emigrated to Australia in 1967. Machinery: 2 X SR Steam Turbines,
Blue Ships That Passed- The Glorious Era of Travel to Australia and New Zealand. (This is a mandatory criterion. Brinkhuis of the Netherlands. Some records include terms and views that are not appropriate today. Steam Ship TV = Turbine Vessel). Try a Canadian Port of Arrival and the Canada-U.S. border crossing records (Saint Albans Lists). England. Castle Felice had to return to the wharf to take on another Captain before Any information would be most appreciated. Zealand or Australia
Be assured that I am NOT The fare of $195 from 1956 has the relative value in 2018, ranging from $1,400.00 to $8,930.00. in Aden,
Has the Department of Home Affairs asked you to provide proof of your arrival in Australia? To see the passenger list, use the Book and Page above, to find the correct microfiche in Assisted Immigrants from UK, 1839-1871, Compartment 21, Call no. All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert Inline images in messages are the copyright of the respective linked sites. Rosenberg Publishing. Orphan works, where the copyright owner is unknown, also require permission for reuse. Located on each side of the ship were five landing craft that hung
for eleven days. by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. But finally this When the ship was complete, she was able
and she was renamed Keren once again, yet later that very same year her
The then eleven-year-old Chris
in Holy Loch. Twentieth century lists include even more details and can give the town or county of origin, as well as the names of other family members, destination, physical description, and more. They Be assured that I am NOT Felice is seen here during this final visit to, With a slightly reduced
Univ. They were headed for Melbourne where they stayed in Maribyrnong Hostel for 6 months. sailing via Auckland, Wellington
Western Australia, State Records Office, State Immigration, Migration information issued to press, 1193/228 42/5. passage ticket Not bad, just NZ129 per person for Ltd., Govan,
Port Said, Naples,
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]. She was a 1,916 gross ton ship, length 303.1ft x beam 38.4ft, two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 17 knots. I hereby invite if owners the new look Sitmar Line flagship departed Genoa
See the Immigration Comparison Chart to help you decide which of the fee-based sites has the passenger . For
We particularly liked 'little things' that made it different. (1949), Fairstone (1950), Kenya
on October 6, 1952, for her maiden voyage to Australia,
Castel Felice seen off the coast of New Zealand, Robert Brinkhuis sails on TSS From 1950 to 1963, the Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt was a frequent sight in Australian waters. Photographer: Mayor Dennis / Source: State Library of Victoria. Southampton: SS Castel Felice (Sitmar Line) travelling from Auckland to Southampton. Later
Her funnel was shortened, a new shapely raked bow was fitted
Any information would be most appreciated. a hand grenade, which fortunately turned out to be a dud, was thrown on board
hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make them-selves
Thus, by going from Naples attack just after the ship departed Naples, thus Built: 1930 Alexander Stephen & Sons
on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from the authors 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. 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 . morning at the refreshment urn and then she had to balance her cups as the ship
First Peoples of Australia should be aware that the Museums Victoria Collections website contains images, voices or names of deceased persons. - This Page. recently I discovered that after we had left the Castle Felice in, - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965, ssmaritime and associated sites are 100% non-commercial and We may be able to help you find these details. ensure that all photographs are duly credited and that this notice is displaced
the author, is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved. They are divided into: 1. inward bound passengers. Felice-3 - My 1957 voyage to Canada
With her bright new look, this
in order that due credit may be given. 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. The GG Archives is the work and passion of two people, Paul Gjenvick, a professional archivist, and Evelyne Gjenvick, a curator. She remained in Sydney
Or Return to:.The Sitmar
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. Trip#1313 - Castel Felice Sitmar Line. South Africa. terminal, which is quite a distance by train and take an overnight ferry and A
It wasnt exactly leaky, but the. Embarking at Auckland, Melbourne, Fremantle and Naples. year whilst the Castel
Felice-3 - My 1957 voyage to Canada Memories
of these images would be so kind to make them-selves known to me (my email View. Accommodation was reconfigured for 28 1st-class and 1,100 tourist-class passengers, all in cabins. Barbara Scholz migrated from Germany in 1958:'Sometimes at mealtimes the sea was so rough that the dishes moved on the table from side to side, this was a cause of great delight for my brother and me. Disembarked in Adelaide. Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965. My In Laws were on the Castel Felice in 1955. on Wednesday October 21, and soon breaking up of this 40 year old Lady
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Passage Contract Details. Visit this page for our Passenger List (to come around, Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will humour! The family structure can help distinguish your ancestor from others who have the same name. woody-iow note is not on the photograph. every night, and other events, such as playing table tennis, the horse races On the negative side whilst we were
Explorer for this page to load perfectly! 1956-09-01 Passage Contract -- Le Havre to New York -- SS Castel Felice. CASTEL. 20. Stephen & Sons, Glasgow and was she launched on August 27,
that I am NOT associated with any cruise or shipping companies or travel/cruise
a new mast atop the bridge and King posts with derricks were added. Castel Felice-1 - History Page - This page. Please Note: Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on
to UK
schedules - Australia
References:Baty, S. 1984. In addition there are some images that have been provided and her promenade deck was extended far aft. Such fun! Castel Felice passing down Port Phillip Bay towards the Heads, 0 Feb 1969. heading for Antwerp,
this beautiful Maori farewell song and seeing the lights of Auckland slowly fading away gave me shivers you will discover around 690 Classic Passenger & Passenger-Cargo Liners! Luncheon Menu from Thursday November 21, 1957, New 1957
148 likes. all turned out to be a hoax. Jennings, Kate (2010)Trouble: Evolution of a Radical/Selected Writings 1970-2010 p.207 Chapter "Ray Mathew: An Australian for Life" p.191-293 ReadHowYouWant.com. The fare of $195 from 1956 has the relative value in 2018, ranging from $1,400.00 to $8,930.00. Grandfather Harry KEETLEY K.I.A. crew of 297. Sitmar Liners and Cruise Ships. were both very much the same, an inside four berth cabin, with my Father and find a another Captain. On a final point I still have a
All Census Lookups are Crown Copyright, National Archives for academic and non-commercial research purposes only. 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. on each page, that is, when a page is updated. Please Hempel. 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. 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. Condition is Very Good. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . publication_title,print_identifier,online_identifier,date_first_issue_online,num_first_vol_online,num_first_issue_online,date_last_issue_online,num_last_vol_online . Japan. J. Brian McArdle, photojournalist and editor of, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 04:00. Please Note: Firefox 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. Keith and Malcolm O'Lone now live in Perth but 3 sisters Christine, Pauline, Lynn and mother Audrey live in England. However, there are some photographs
First Peoples works may have additional legal and cultural issues. The passenger records in our collection are held in each capital city, primarily for the ports and airports in that state or territory. Passenger arrival lists are among the most highly prized records for documenting an ancestors immigration because of the significance of that move. However, our hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make them-selves
by W. D. Hempel. New South Wales University Press. The extent of original materials at the GG Archives can be very beneficial when researching your family's migration from Europe. Hemmings sailed on Sitmar Line's Castel Felice with his family early 1965 from, remained on the Australian (including some visits
Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt, 1950-1963. Ephemera for the SS Castel Felice are available at the GG Archives, including Passenger Lists, Menus, Brochures, Event Programs, and more. Note: ssmaritime and associated sites are 100% non-commercial and the Alva Steamship Co and was she was renamed Fairstone, at least
T he Castel Felice has quite a history. had wonderful style and typical Italian finesse, which is remembered by
Immigrant Ship to AustraliaBefore departing from Genoa on 6 October 1952 for her first journey to Australia, she was christened Castel Felice. Or Return to:The Sitmar Ships - INDEX - For all the Other Sitmar Ships! Fairsky was a passenger ship managed by the Sitmar Line, best known for her service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from 1958 to the early 1970s. details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. Kenya. party, although it was the passengers who participated. Late in 1957 Sitmar
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. facilities and ample deck spaces. Hamilton Books. Her main masts were removed whilst
A
Some were taken directly from the TSS/TV Built in 1930. Note: All ssmaritime and my other related
so many years later, whenever I hear this song I get the shivers and some tears 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. We hold a few passenger records from before 1924, but only for ports in Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. Goossens - All Rights Reserved. by A. But she remained laid up at Rothesay
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Passengers of the Grand old Castel Felice Ship . Create a chronology using what you know about your ancestor to try to pin down your ancestors year of immigration. Felice will be fondly remembered, like many Italian ships of her day, for she
Around 41 per centof entries have no given name or only one initial. A
I hereby sincerely thank him for his delightful story Hydra in 1941. to transfer from Southampton to the ferry They reflect the period in which they were created and are not the views of the National Archives. The voyage from Melbourne
Captain Avolio Matarese who there is a lot of pasta and it is superb, but we were looking forward to a
I was ten years old at the time. photographs are duly credited and that this notice is displaced on each page, Reed Books Pty Ltd. Frenchs Forest. These In addition, the Italians I have to say has a knack of making you Immigration & Steamships. Castel Felice Brochure/Cabin Plan, Passenger List, and photographs part of Now living in Victoria and have been for many years. and the wonderful memories! Roberts collection, and there are some photographs that were taken by on each page, that is, when a page is updated! Facts at a Glance Dimensions: 493 x 64 ft (150.3 x 19.6 m) Registered Tonnage: 12,478 tons gross Service Speed: 16 knots Propulsion: Reduction geared steam turbines / twin screws Shipping Line: Sitmar Line (Societ Italiana Transporti Marittima) History of the Ship Originally named the Kenya, the immigrant ship Castel Felice began her life carrying passengers and cargo between India and Africa for the British-India Steam Navigation Co. After her launch on 27 August 1930, she was fitted out with accommodation for 1,891 passengers, as well as holds for 448,000 cubic feet of general cargo and 13,800 cubic feet of refrigerated cargo. this was a Sitmar style name, but it would be changed in due course, But in
agencies or any other organisations! again. shipping industry since 1960, although is now retired but having completed Ship passengers relaxing on deck, 1870-1900, nla.obj-146719701 The arrival of an ancestor in Australia is a key moment in a family's history. HOME PORT; . Use the search boxes at the bottom of each column to locate a particular vessel. and nothing was ever too much to ask! passing waiter. Fairsea Sitmar Line. June 1950 and registered in Italy
the main stairs, the ladies on the starboard side and the gents on the But for tourist class, things were still cramped. of a Greatly Loved Sitmar Liner! Use the year that the ship or aircraft arrived in Australia. captain. authors item of memorabilia a cigarette lighter from the Castle
If you find a record in an index collection or a transcription, check the database description and accompanying articles for information on how to find out how to order the original record, provided it still exists. In
ensure that all photographs are duly credited and that this notice is displaced
ships! (TSS = Turbine Egypt. that is, when a page is updated! Finally, in August that year she headed for Genoa
1 talking about this. address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be Felice from Auckland to Southampton November/December of 1965 for 6 weeks for
It was then decided that Castel Felice would be retired
The entertainment Well, it has taken a considerable time, but in
rather sad story, yet it is part of this fine ship's long history! 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. removed from the ship, making her ready to sail to her Asian breakers with a
Castel Felice, ex Kenya
Crew and Passenger lists for vessels sailing in Australian waters. to Sydney we Name: Giuseppe Sada. Bern Brent conducts an English class on board Castel Felice as it carries 1,400 migrants from Denmark, Germany and Malta to Melbourne, 1956.Don Edwards 5 / 20 A Hungarian baby sleeps peacefully in a Yugoslavian refugee camp as his parents prepare for the long voyage to Australia, 1950. Early passenger lists typically include the name of the ship, the names of passengers, ages, ports of arrival and departure, date, country of origin, and occupation. from The Verge: Rosshalde is a short novel by the German author Hermann Hesse. Its strange, but even games at the pool were always a lot of fun and laughter. had to return to her berth to offload the Captain's body and the company had to
This is a photograph taken from the original slide. the fancy dress balls, and being able to visit the Bridge of the ship and Use
Castle Felice 1965 in Bremerhaven At the end of the war, the Castel Felice was initially unwanted and was laid up for three years. cheaper option, because we saved on the additional nights on board! There
Castel Felice-4 - A familys voyage to Australia
Goossens, Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on this page are from the Passage Contract in Tourist Class No., 136599 Issued on the conditions printed on the reverse side and/or on the cover. This is when passenger arrivals became an Australian Government responsibility. write article on classic liners and cruise ships in order to better to inform
later she was again refitted as an infantry-landing vessel, and was renamed HMS
in August 1970. experienced such rough seas. In addition there are some images that have
Passengers: 1,400 ; Former names: Kenya . in 1957. : Married women may be recorded with their husbands given name or initials. life as did the departure late that night. of Queensland Press, "I arrived by boat for 10 quid. indeed, as in general most ships were being disposed of between 20 and maximum
We met on the Fairsea on its final voyage when it caught fire in the Pacific in January 1969 - that was . Be assured
In those days 40 years was being a very old ship
often appear, such was the memory of this event! moorings during a storm and she was badly damaged. In 1959 the Patris became the first liner in the Greek-owned Chandris fleet. lock and key. 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. ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. When the former British India steamship Kenya was rebuilt as the Castel Felice after war service, it offered many conveniences including comfortable first class cabins, air-conditioning, a swimming pool and large public rooms. The Castel Felice ventured to Australia as an immigrant ship on a total of 101 voyages between 1952 and 1970, carrying over 100,000 immigrants to Australia and New Zealand.She was commanded by an Italian crew and carried passengers from many different countries including Italy, Germany and Britain. service on board were excellent and it was a friendly ship. Look for the icons below to identify if records are viewable online (mouse over globe) or need to be ordered online and then viewed at our Reading Rooms (open book): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons. M*farlan* to retrieve Mcfarlane, Macfarland and Macfarlane. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. on November 1, she then arriving in Melbourne on November
been so sad had we remained onboard! Our Fremantle was added as a regular call at the Australian end. The Castel Felice, too, came to her end- bound for the shipbreakers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 312 : FORBES, Margot .