P&O Oronsay

[happy daze john in oz]

We had the new Arcadia docked here in Melbourne today on what I believe is her first voyage to this part of the world. At 80,000 tons plus she is big with only 2,000 bloods and 800 crew. Advertised as a child free ship she specialises we are told in 'adult only' cruises, the mind boggles. But at over $300 per day she is not cheap. Well designed inside but a bit of a brothel on the outer. Looks as if she will do most of her sailing from Southampton.

[Trevor Lawrence]

Hi Yes I was on the Oronsay from july 66 to april 68 as bell boy and then as winger, had a great time I did about twenty Med cruises and a few world ones,I dont seem to remember you but there were 620 crew so its not surprising, I also went with Esso after for about 14 years on many ships,will end now regards trevor.

[happy daze john in oz]

Hi there Trevor and welcome aboard. If you care to post your ships and dates I am sure there will; be some out there who will remember you. So while you wait grab a cold one sit back and enjoy the voyage.

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Hi Trevor.
Welcome aboard this great site of Brian's. Found someone you sailed with first post very good going, as John says post your list of ships you may find others you sailed with. Good luck.
Cheers Des

[Jim Egan]

Hi Graham,
Definately 64 i joined Tilbury 13th Dec63 paid off April 5th 64 only done the 1 trip used to plan it so i could visit my sister who lived in Adelaide. Also remember Spud Murphy and Biddy Baxter who if memory serves me right was from Aberdeen area. The wifes sister lives down in Dartford usually down 3-4 times a year visiting. Always pop down to Gravesend and like everywhere else changed completely,but see the old 3 daws still going.Maybe one of these days might meet have a few jars and a yarn. Im still at sea working in the North sea on Standby vessels last 20 years. Anyway take care Graham, Regards Jim Egan.

[Jim Vallance]

I was a 2nd class passenger (age 16) on Oronsay in June-July 1967. Wonderful voyage! Would love to make contact with STEVE (2nd class waiter) and JOHN (2nd class drummer).

Thanks,

Jim Vallance / Canada

[Simon Marsche]

Does anyone remember a crew member named Frank Marsh? I am led to believe he was an officer on the Oronsay during the mid 1960's. I know he was on board in 1967 but cannot confirm in what capacity. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Simon
Dont know if it may be the same Marsh,but there was a Second Engineer on the Oransay January 1972!
Unfortunately they dont have earlier Crew List as far as i know!Well not on the Web!
There possibly would however be Crew list for that time at the Records Section of the University of Canada
Cheers

Dont know if this will assist at all ???

[Glenn Baker]

I was on the Oronsay 9th of June 1968 on the Medi Cruise paid off a month later in Southampton, I must be honest Passenger ships wernt my cup of Tea, I joined the Port Wellington after that. Glenn Baker

[Graham Payne]

Long shot I know, but does anyone know what happened to "Spud Murphy an A.B." ? he left Oronsay in '67 and was intending to go on a RFA ship via the Empress state Buildiing address that I gave him, (they used that for recruitment as well as the "Pool" in those days.