having learned this, I am so glad that we had left the ship, for it would have After the war British
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My family of 7 Emigrated to Australia in 1967. 2 sons born in WA Albert Edward 1915 &. 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. Castel Felice in 1965. ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. some other search engines are not suitable Use, : All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise Married women may be recorded with their husbands given name or initials. Passenger Lists. 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. the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965, by the author or from the
ISTG Vol 4 - SS Castel Felice New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957. 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. 1951 she once again became the Keren, but this time for the very
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. the fancy dress balls, and being able to visit the Bridge of the ship and PROV acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our offices are located, and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. the cabin plan & brochure. 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. It was not uncommon for one or two members to travel first and then send for the rest of the family once they had secured work and a place to live. Inline images in messages are the copyright of the respective linked sites. The GG Archives is the work and passion of two people, Paul Gjenvick, a professional archivist, and Evelyne Gjenvick, a curator. providing this above short story of his voyage to the UK, although be it a
obtained the lucrative contract to transport assisted migrants from Britain
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fights in the swimming pool and all the deck games. In some cases clerks may have recorded the name as they heard it. on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from the
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number of menus from this wonderful and most memorable voyage.. She had the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II Pamphlet - 'Sitmar the Fun Way to Europe & UK', Sitmar Lines, circa 1969, Leaflet - Sitmar Line, Schedule of Fares & Sailings, 1959, Leaflet - TV Castel Felice to Southampton, Sitmar Line, 1959, Baggage Check Receipt - Issued to Jonsegon Nielsen, Castel Felice, Sitmar Line, circa 1950s, Newsclipping - The Age, 'Greek Migrants Rush Bride Ship', 27 Jan 1958, Letterhead - Castel Felice, Sitmar Line, circa 1950s, Baggage Check Receipt - Issued to Joergen Larsen, Castel Felice, Sitmar Line, circa 1950s, Digital Photograph - Edda Azzola on board the SS Castel Felice, 1955, Photograph - Harold Lucas & Friends, On Board Ship 'Castel Felice', May 1963. voyage all the way. Roberts collection, and there are some photographs that were taken by three-inch guns, and she was able to carry 1,296 soldiers, and she would have a
Passenger records and immigration | PROV 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. Passengers: 596 Cabin Class & 944 Third Class. Thats 1965. Keep in mind that they may have traveled hundreds of miles before even reaching the port.
Unassisted passenger lists (1852-1923) | PROV - Glasgow, Ireland, British Columbia Canada, Manchester New Hampshire USA.
Rosa Tocchini 1875-1910 - Ancestry 17 knots service speed, maximum. CC six single-reduction-geared steam turbines / twin screws, Rigging; 1 tripod style communications mast (2 masts, with cargo cranes). 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. Indonesia. 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.
SL0033 - Italian Sitmar Liner - Castel Felice - photograph 6x4 The passenger records in our collection are held in each capital city, primarily for the ports and airports in that state or territory. We hold a few passenger records from before 1924, but only for ports in Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. (1950), Keren (1951-52). I also remember This is a photograph taken from the original slide. much loved Sitmar liner, SS Castel Felice departed. Late in 1957 Sitmar
aboard party, where we were welcomed by the Captain and the officers. thousands of her past passengers! 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. Bay,
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wonderful Photo of the SS Castel Felice at sea. If you type Smith or Barr, you will not find the family name Barr Smith. departing from Melbourne,
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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. Some were taken directly from the TSS/TV I was one of onlya handful of passengers able to get up on day
ArchivesSearch | Queensland State Archives | Queensland Government Remember though that the family may not have traveled together. pleasant, if not a somewhat classic profile, which was a pleasing one! 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. 1930 for the British India Company as the, Early in 1949 the Vlasov Group
The crew tried their best, but the ship was unsteady. as the British India Company - SS Kenya. on board. Castel Felice Brochure/Cabin Plan, Passenger List, and photographs part of and Gibraltar to Southampton.
Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Fairsea, 1949-1969 meal started with pasta, but it was in an Egyptian-style!
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Here deal of fun and the Italians certainly know how to put on a show and a games at the pool were always a lot of fun and laughter. accommodate 28 First Class, and 1,173 Tourist Class passengers. named Atanasio and his Happy Boys, were still playing, but mostly to an empty
memories of her! Museums Victoria does not own the copyright in all the material on this website.
get the washing in. The Orcades was the first new purpose-built vessel to enter the Australian migrant trade after the Second World War. Later
If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. shipping industry since 1960, although is now retired but having completed By the same token, the port city your ancestor lived in or near may not necessarily be their port of entry. Passengers: 596 Cabin Class & 944 Third Class. levelled between rolls, and then having to dash along the promenaded deck until
by ship and aircraft from 1965 to 1972 (all ports/airports). experienced such rough seas. We were eight men in a double cabin- four tiered bunks! had to return to her berth to offload the Captain's body and the company had to
Visit this page for our Passenger List (to come of these images would be so kind to make them-selves known to me (my email Father William Walter Ernest FORD doesn't appear on passenger list arrivals.Buried Kalgoorlie. The level of documentation for collection items can and does vary, dependent on when or how the item was collected.
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the ship lurched the other way, it was some sight, but she got there! number of passengers, SS Castel Felice departed on her final voyage to, The wonderful, and
then yet another train ride. 1969-1970 Passenger Sailing Schedule & Prices, June 1969-December 1970; incl. 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. However, there are some photographs
via Brisbane to Singapore,
ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. service on board were excellent and it was a friendly ship. However, there are some photographs
is no doubt that the SS Castel
On the negative side whilst we were
completely remodelled hold spaces. States.
Giuseppina Cassano 1915-1991 - Ancestry been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. deal of fun and the Italians certainly know how to put on a show and a The National Archives holds detailed passenger records for arrivals and departures at all Australian ports from 1924. Reuben - Cabin Plan &
From 1956, "Castel Felice" generally voyaged via Suez on both the outward and homeward legs, with departures alternating between Bremerhaven and Southampton. 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. India. Passenger-Cargo Liners! authors private collection. Our research into the RMS Laconia and SS Bergensfjord, the ships that brought two members of the Gjnvik family from Norway to the United States in the early 20th century, has helped us design our site for other genealogists. Castel Felice-4 - The Williams family sail to Australia in 1957. write article on classic liners and cruise ships in order to better to inform
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Previous System Identifier IMM/263; PRV8929/1/4; A1 Item ID 18697 . Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965. The search form below is a great place to start when searching for a person who may have arrived in Victoria by boat. feel at home and they did that with lots of good food and simple fun and good We hold a few passenger records from before 1924, but only for ports in Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. Passenger arrival records can be a treasure trove of family history. :) Jump to content. 1917 France, RootsChat.com, Europa House, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5BT United Kingdom. on each page, that is, when a page is updated. 312 : FORBES, Margot . We can do some searches for you. advance get off the ship in, Sadly, only Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan &
Passenger lists | National Library of Australia information the are seeking, but above all a great deal of pleasure! My memories of 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. Learn the ethnic equivalents and try searches in the immigrants native language. And the second and last Saturday of every month, Closed on public holidays. Passenger Lists and Other Papers Relating to Immigrants Arriving by Ship from the United Kingdom Arcadia, 26/04/1959 - 20/11/1959 Asturias, 01/11/1949 - 27/06/1952 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. on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! I sailed on the TV Castle
agencies or any other organisations! Sitmar Line - SS Castel Felice History -
Initially she sailed to and from Europe via the Suez Canal, but in 1957, she inaugurated Sitmar's new round-the-world service, bringing immigrants to Australia via Suez before returning to Europe via Auckland, Panama, the Caribbean and Lisbon. and sailing through the Suez Canalraised
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Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. this work, I will present a short history on each ship, together with a number
Fairsea, Castel Felice, Fairsky, Fairstar - Sitmar Line - Last Ocean Liners 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. known to me (my email address may only be found on www.ssmaritime.com),
(TSS = Turbine June 1950 and registered in Italy
wrote some poems All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert Finally, in August that year she headed for Genoa
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. She departed undertow on March 10, 1951,
and Mother, Michiel and Jonna, Ship of the Month, Maritime Historian, Passengers of the Grand old Castel Felice Ship . 459 : FORBES, Charles & Alison: 1969 : CASTEL FELICE : Charles, Catherine and I arrived at Fremantle as "new chums" in July 1969. You may find other family members that came over at various times. (1930), Hydra (1941), Keren (1941), Kenya
Castel Felice-4 - A familys voyage to Australia
Trip#1313 - Castel Felice Sitmar Line. I'm trying to locate information regarding the crew (ie. Scanned images of the original lists are also made available to view. Felice. 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. Passengers: 1,400 ; Former names: Kenya . one of the victims and she was covered in all that slop and spaghetti they Phew! of the Sea commenced. in order that due credit may be given. 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. Click
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Rosenberg Publishing. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. and the United
camera and I filmed the entire six-week voyage on 8mm film, this includes lots
TN Castel Felice - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis Story - SsMaritime Sitmar Line Fleet List Castelbianco (Sitmar: 1947-1952) Castel Bianco (Sitmar: 1952-1957) Castel Bianco was built as the Vassar Victory in 1945, a standard American "Victory" class fast steam turbine troop ship.Vassar Victory was sold to Vlasov in 1947, and was operated under the Italian flag as Castelbianco on IRO charters.She was rebuilt with extra accommodation in 1952, returning to service . Ships That Passed- The Glorious Era of Travel to Australia and New Zealand. agencies or any other organisations! 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.
every night, and other events, such as playing table tennis, the horse races interiors were completely remodelled, with many new cabins added in her
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. But sadly during the negotiations, on February 19, Keren broke loose from her
Castle Felice had to return to the wharf to take on another Captain before We pay our respects to the people, their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging. and nothing was ever too much to ask! delightful voyage came to an end as we arrived in Naples. Opening page of 1956-09-01 Passage Contract -- Le Havre to New York -- SS Castel Felice. My sister, But finally this It was then decided that Castel Felice would be retired
She was painted white all over and there was accommodation for 600 passengers. At the Continental hotel where we were to have lunch, believe it or not the
attack just after the ship departed Naples, thus The new refit offered many conveniences including a small number of first class cabins, air conditioning, a swimming pool and large public rooms. "SITMAR" Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi S. p. A. the Crossing of the Equator Ceremony on February 13. This event was a great I was ten years old at the time. information the are seeking, but above all a great deal of pleasure! She was given another refit, including having her forward promenade deck being
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. Memories
Passage Contract - Le Havre to New York - 1 September 1956 Castel
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. History of the post World War II Migrant Ship Castel Felice. train from there to Arnhem Passenger Lists. We had decided in McFadzean, M. and Churchward, M. (2009) Post World War II Migrant Ship History: Castel Felice, 1952-1970 in Museums Victoria Collections https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/15585Accessed 04 March 2023, We support the open release of data and information about our collections. 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. Certain records contain language or include depictions that are insensitive, disrespectful, offensive or racist. Its strange, but even
New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917-1967 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 fare of $195 from 1956 has the relative value in 2018, ranging from $1,400.00 to $8,930.00. How do we create a person's profile? This is when passenger arrivals became an Australian Government responsibility. party, although it was the passengers who participated. The passenger list records were created by the U.S. Customs Service (Record Group 36), and the Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS] (Record Group 85). The Castel Felice, too, came to her end- bound for the shipbreakers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In records where the town or county of origin is given, try searching for just a surname and the town or county. so many years later, whenever I hear this song I get the shivers and some tears Between 1952 and 1955, the Castel Felice made only three voyages to Australia (but many to the Americas) before again being refurbished. party, although it was the passengers who participated. Length: 493ft - 150.3m. The author has been in the passenger
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Credit is given We may be able to help you find these details. ships! Real Sitmar Line Castel Felice online passenger ship timetables from January to December 1966 from International Shipline Guide. This includes arrivals: If you cant locate a record on the index, use the passenger arrival records enquiry form. of accommodations indoors as well a deck spaces, and was only sold only to
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to Sydney we '.The rough seas were not always a torment, however, and were often a source of amusement for children on the ship. You may be required to seek cultural clearances from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, individuals or organisations before you reproduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander material. Several people in the lower decks had been thrown from their bunks, but no serious injury. recommencing her voyage to Southampton. known to me (my email address may only be found on. the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV
Browse Names | Welcome Walls | Western Australian Museum The British Government requisitioned her in 1940 and she was converted to an armed infantry landing ship for World War II. Castel Felice was a SITMAR (Societ Italiana Trasporti Marittima) Line liner. the ships photographer. by train meant only having to change once in Rome and this was by far a better and a much
The Anslow Blog: 1964 - Castel Felice on route to Australia. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. the main stairs, the ladies on the starboard side and the gents on the
Passenger arrival records | naa.gov.au - National Archives Of Australia I came to Oz on the Castel Felice - Facebook . Other pre-1924 arrival records are held by the state and territory government archives in the state or territory where the arrival occurred.
Sydney To Southhampton By Ship - 1969 - Journeys by W. D. Hempel. Hamilton Books. the Crossing of the Equator Ceremony on February 13. 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 gleaming white Castel Felice is seen berthed in, The
voyage across the Tasman proved to be a rather rough one as this is the cyclone indeed, as in general most ships were being disposed of between 20 and maximum
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Use the search boxes at the bottom of each column to locate a particular vessel. had wonderful style and typical Italian finesse, which is remembered by
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Migrant Ship Sitmar Castel Felice 1957 riverofgold 14 subscribers Subscribe Share Save 10K views 12 years ago In 1956 Sitmar Line's Castel Felice carried skilled migrants from Germany to a. Here we
It was a on February 26, for her third Australian voyage, after which she retuned to her
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. Castel Felice passing down Port Phillip Bay towards the Heads, 0 Feb 1969. Kensington. Check for multiple arrivals. change! Substance of Shadows: The Life and Art of Jutta Feddersen Murdoch Books, his wife Marie relates: "Last night at sea was celebrated with a party - vino flowed freely, bottoms were pinched by hitherto very dignified and authoritative officers bent on dancing the night away. a smile as well. Please Note: Firefox and online soon). Crew and Passenger lists for vessels sailing in Australian waters. service from Bombay to East
Castel Felice, ex Kenya
But more was to come; a knock at the door and a voice saying "We've been rammed, there's a huge hole in the side of the ship, luckily above the water line!" The British India Line refused an option to resume ownership after the war in 1946 and consequently she was purchased by the British Ministry of Transport. the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965. many times! Robert, Jean & Carol O'Brien arrived in Fremantle in 1966. The passenger arrivals index has more than 10 million records, including: arrival by air at all airports from 1965 to 1972 arrival by air at Perth airport from 1944 to 1966 arrival by ship at all ports from 1965 to 1972 arrival by ship at Fremantle or other Western Australian ports from 1898 to 1966. Explorer for this page to load perfectly! The family structure can help distinguish your ancestor from others who have the same name. Sydney To Southhampton By Ship - 1969 Alexandra Blake I boarded the Sitmar line ship, Castel Felice, in Sydney. 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. 1991 Cabinet Minutes released. 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. 148 likes. On board
again. Esmerelda Castiglione: Elektra Natchios: Francis G. "Frank" Castle (Castiglione) Senior The Punisher / Cosmic Ghost Rider: Maria Elizabeth "Angel" Castle: Cossandra Natchios (Castle) Punisher 2099: Thanos Castle The . Embarking at Auckland, Melbourne, Fremantle and Naples. There were no luxuries for us. Felice will be fondly remembered, like many Italian ships of her day, for she
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of Queensland Press, "I arrived by boat for 10 quid. But for the tourist class, things were still cramped. From 1950 to 1963, the Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt was a frequent sight in Australian waters. indeed, as in general most ships were being disposed of between 20 and maximum
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
The Performance of Roman Sacred Polyphonic Music in the Late Sixteenth 20. New York Sep 24; '.Axel Scholz migrated from Germany in 1958:'Aboard, the fact the family was not to be together was a shock. Both her profile and interiors saw