dledak Posted January 21, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Please help. I am trying to trace my family history which includes immigtrating from Europe to Sydney Australia in 1970. The only solid information I have is a Certificate stating my Brother and I crossed the equator on 30th October 1970 on the SS Orcades. The Captain of the ship was P.C.Reed. I remember my Mother mentioning that we traveled from Europe (my parents were French - but insure of departure port) via Africa, Fremantle, Sydney. I'm not sure of specific ports. Does anyone have information regarding this particular voyage, or where I can find out this information? I would aooreciate your help. Regards, DLEDAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted January 21, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Please help.I am trying to trace my family history which includes immigtrating from Europe to Sydney Australia in 1970. The only solid information I have is a Certificate stating my Brother and I crossed the equator on 30th October 1970 on the SS Orcades. The Captain of the ship was P.C.Reed. I remember my Mother mentioning that we traveled from Europe (my parents were French - but insure of departure port) via Africa, Fremantle, Sydney. I'm not sure of specific ports. Does anyone have information regarding this particular voyage, or where I can find out this information? I would aooreciate your help. Regards, DLEDAK These websites may help http://freespace.virgin.net/donald.hazeldine/austral.htm http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/orcades.htm Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted January 21, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Have you checked with the main P&O (UK) office? I should imagine that they have some historical documents that could assist you. Some years ago, I contacted P&O re first Oriana, and they were able to point me in the right direction. I did "google" Orcades, and there is quiet a bit of information there, under the SS Maritime website, and some good photos also. Good luck in your quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey2442 Posted January 23, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2008 According to a copy of P&O Liner holidays of 1970 Orcades sailed from Southampton on 20 October, calling at Rotterdam, Lisbon, Dakar Cape Town 4 November, Durban 6 November, Freemantle 16 November, Adelaide 19 November, Melbourne 20 November and Sydney 23 November. I hope this helps. P C Reed went on to be Commodore of the fleet and Master of Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted January 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Harvey2442 wrote: According to a copy of P&O Liner holidays of 1970 Orcades sailed from Southampton on 20 October..... What is 'P&O Liner holidays'? Is it / are they available on-line, or is this a personal possession of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey2442 Posted January 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Its a personal collection item available from travel agents at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dledak Posted February 1, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thank you for each and every reply to my question regarding the Orcades. I appreciate your help. DLEDAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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