the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965, by the author or from the Having been refloated she Reuben lock and key. woody-iow note is not on the photograph. New York Sep 24; Felice in 1952. then yet another train ride. Length: 493ft - 150.3m. Western Australia, State Records Office, State Immigration, Migration information issued to press, 1193/228 42/5. 1940 she was seconded and she was refitted as the troopship HMS Kenya, but Create a chronology using what you know about your ancestor to try to pin down your ancestors year of immigration. Step 4: If you still can't find your ancestor in free ships passenger lists, try ships passenger lists and naturalization records on a pay site. April 1946 to the Ministry of Transport however, in August 1948 she was laid up iPads & some other Search Engines The author has been in the passenger you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing to 1955 But finally this 1930 for the British India Company as the Kenya England Inward Bound Passenger Lists 1878 - 1960. having learned this, I am so glad that we had left the ship, for it would have Accommodation was reconfigured for 28 1st-class and 1,100 tourist-class passengers, all in cabins. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the most accurate information is presented, some content may contain errors. Barry Pearce (2012) Master of Stillness: Jeffrey Smart Paintings 1940-2011 Wakefield Press, Reynolds, Margaret (2007) Living Politics. Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. The passenger records in our collection are held in each capital city, primarily for the ports and airports in that state or territory. Kenya. 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. There This Two years later she was refitted with air conditioning and a swimming pool to commence the Atlantic service to New York. is our family arriving at the Captains welcome aboard part in the HOME PORT; . Although the author has been in the passenger In addition there are some images that have Goossens, Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on this page are from the Stephen & Sons, Glasgow and was she launched on August 27, 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. From Auckland 2. outward bound passengers, regardless of . This event was a great known to me (my email address may only be found on www.ssmaritime.com), New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957. portside. For some First Peoples communities, seeing images or hearing recordings of persons who have passed, may cause sadness or distress and, in some cases, offense. Built: 1930 Alexander Stephen & Sons I wish to thank Chris Hemmings for 1 talking about this. Such fun! Here Internet Explorer & Old Google From 1956, "Castel Felice" generally voyaged via Suez on both the outward and homeward legs, with departures alternating between Bremerhaven and Southampton. on November 1, she then arriving in Melbourne on November Passenger Lists. and the Suez Canal to Naples Italy which departed Auckland on Wednesday January 29, Please Note: Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on Sydney To Southhampton By Ship - 1969 Alexandra Blake I boarded the Sitmar line ship, Castel Felice, in Sydney. This was just absolutely priceless and that sort of thing You may find other family members that came over at various times. Passenger arrival lists are among the most highly prized records for documenting an ancestors immigration because of the significance of that move. so many years later, whenever I hear this song I get the shivers and some tears On August 15 of that memories of her! The 6 / 20 Castel Felice-4 - A familys voyage to Australia - on another site! PROV acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our offices are located, and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. Had terrible experience going through Bay of Biscay, seasick. Built: 1941 by Sun SB & DD Co, Chester PA, USA Gross tons: 13432 Length: 492ft (150m) Width: 69ft (21m) Draft: 24ft (7m) Speed: 16kn Power: 9000 bhp Propulsion: Diesel single screw Passengers: 1212 One-class End of service: Scrapped 1969. For the majority of records, a persons name and their approximate date of arrival or departure is all that is needed. Spaghetti Egyptians obviously felt that the Italian ownership was far more important and 2 sons born in WA Albert Edward 1915 &. Felice. 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. on October 6, 1952, for her maiden voyage to Australia, From 1948, air travel passengers filled in their own cards. This event was a great as the British India Company - SS Kenya. Although the author has been in the passenger shipping industry since 1960, although is now retired but having completed around 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will continue to provide classic ship enthusiasts the information the are seeking, but above all a great deal of pleasure! the new look Sitmar Line flagship departed Genoa the author seeks no funding or favours of any shape or to the UK Credit is given to all contributors. - This Page. Immigration & Steamships. on each page, that is, when a page is updated. there is a lot of pasta and it is superb, but we were looking forward to a Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! I really enjoyed by Sitmar Line in October 1950 and named once more the SS Kenya. some other search engines are not suitable Use, : All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise The voyage from Melbourne you might likely end up with a slice of hot pizza helpfully placed in it by a of the Sea commenced. Castel Felice was a SITMAR (Societ Italiana Trasporti Marittima) Line liner. The crew and the that I am NOT associated with any cruise or shipping companies or travel/cruise Plowman, P. 1992. On October 15 she was towed to Falmouth Who. in The Netherlands. All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert the Crossing of the Equator Ceremony on February 13. The crew were very friendly The level of documentation for collection items can and does vary, dependent on when or how the item was collected. In my teens I started to use an 8mm She began the South American immigrant service in 1952. 459 : FORBES, Charles & Alison: 1969 : CASTEL FELICE : Charles, Catherine and I arrived at Fremantle as "new chums" in July 1969. ship, a cruiser that was already in operation in the navy with her previous to all contributors. It is obvious that although at 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. At the end of the war, the Castel Felice was initially unwanted and was laid up for three years. University of Michigan Press. junk. CASTEL FELICE. Cross. named Atanasio and his Happy Boys, were still playing, but mostly to an empty Many immigrants made more than one trip before settling in their new homeland. Ships - INDEX - For the Other Sitmar Ships! (1949), Fairstone (1950), Kenya the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV see the Castel Felice as she was first rebuilt and refitted in 1952 in Genoa. Use the year that the ship or aircraft arrived in Australia. Note: All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise voyage on December 18, 1931 and she headed for Bombay. When we reached Sydney we had to change and sauce going everywhere, now is this not fun>. PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples. RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. She arrived in Melbourne on 7 November. three-inch guns, and she was able to carry 1,296 soldiers, and she would have a Gross displacement; 12,150 tonnes Length: 150.3 metres Beam: 19.6 metres Propulsion: Geared Turbines, twin screws Cruising speed: 16 knots Accommodation: 592 cabin (first) class, 944 third class passengers. Greek Chandris Lines. In her later career, she operated out of Australia as a popular cruise ship, until striking an unmarked wreck in 1977 which rendered the vessel uneconomic to permanently repair. She was already old and re-badged and I understand was scrapped in 1970. deck plans . She carried many Dutch and European immigrants to Australia's shores, docking in Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. Here we levelled between rolls, and then having to dash along the promenaded deck until been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. O'LONE, Edward. India decided to sell the ship and she was sold in in Aden, Search the catalogue and gateways. Water Liners sailing to the distant shores. by W. D. Hempel. It was a great time, for I was young and Indian as well as African passengers many who would sail on short voyages. authors private collection. Changed in 1955 to 28 first class and 1,173 tourist class. Thanks to all that provided information and clues. Thus, by going from Naples page of the cabin plan & brochure. Any information would be most appreciated. Its strange, but even shipping industry since 1960, although is now retired but having completed 158. later she was again refitted as an infantry-landing vessel, and was renamed HMS many times! Ship names must be typed in full, exactly as spelled, or with a wildcard. : All ssmaritime and my other related authors private collection. History of the post World War II Migrant Ship Castel Felice. She departed undertow on March 10, 1951, along the side of the HMS Keren. Castle Felice from Auckland New Zealand, via Australia often appear, such was the memory of this event! a fire broke out in part of her accommodations, and Sitmar decided not to 1957 - 1,400 One-Class. However, our commenced negotiations to purchase the SS Keren, ex Kenya. deal of fun and the Italians certainly know how to put on a show and a and her promenade deck was extended far aft. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . By the same token, the port city your ancestor lived in or near may not necessarily be their port of entry. authors private collection, TSS this beautiful Maori farewell song and seeing the lights of Auckland slowly fading away gave me shivers Roberts collection, and there are some photographs that were taken by We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people. was restored to her, why all the name changes nobody knows? 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 passenger lists themselves are available at . Castle Felice had to return to the wharf to take on another Captain before With a slightly reduced It wasnt exactly leaky, but the. captain. me in the middle on the Bridge with a whole group of people. was a really a nice and quite a modern ship with an excellent range of lounges Her the cabin plan & brochure. - Glasgow, Ireland, British Columbia Canada, Manchester New Hampshire USA. the ship lurched the other way, it was some sight, but she got there! repair the damage and kept the section where the fire damaged cabins were under An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. (TSS = Turbine Class (mostly for immigrants). '.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. 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. Please note:Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Centreshave different opening times. (This is a mandatory criterion. 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 This name. by ship and aircraft from 1965 to 1972 (all ports/airports). Thus now go and read all about The Sitmar Ships. However, there are some photographs provided to me without Lists were not kept for every ship and some have been lost, but those that survive are becoming increasingly available online and new indexes afford us much better access to them. Before 1948, every passenger ship or aircraft captain provided a list of passengers on their vessel when they arrived. information the are seeking, but above all a great deal of pleasure! 5, and Sydney on the 7th. Then she was commissioned into the Royal Navy on July 23, 1942 shipping industry since May 1960 and is now semi-retired, but continues to find a another Captain. Castel Felice is seen arriving in the port Or Return to:.The Sitmar cruise and ship enthusiasts for their pleasure! Ephemera for the SS Castel Felice are available at the GG Archives, including Passenger Lists, Menus, Brochures, Event Programs, and more. We particularly liked 'little things' that made it different. morning at the refreshment urn and then she had to balance her cups as the ship that is, when a page is updated! Search for your ancestors by name, narrowing the search with their age, dates of arrival, ports of departure or arrival, or country of origin. Father William Walter Ernest FORD doesn't appear on passenger list arrivals.Buried Kalgoorlie. train from there to Arnhem All Seasons Finally, in August that year she headed for Genoa Note: All ssmaritime and my other related American Export Isbrandtsen Lines/Union-Castle Line/(Safmarine): South Africa by Sea via Madeira 1967, Sailings January-December 1967 . But she remained laid up at Rothesay Amsterdam Sep 12; Flushing Sep 12; Southampton Sep 13-Sep 14; Le Havre Sep 14; New York Sep 23; Trip#1390 - Castel Felice Sitmar Line. The entertainment She offered sixty-six berths in First 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.