This was just absolutely priceless and that sort of thing Crew and Passenger lists for vessels sailing in Australian waters. Philippines. 1951 she once again became the Keren, but this time for the very You may need to search more than once or use a wildcard search to find variations of family names like: If the family name has more than one word, you must search all words or use a wildcard. placed on the Italy South American service commencing in January 1953, then in 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!" 2. outward bound passengers, regardless of . When we reached Sydney we had to change J. Brian McArdle, photojournalist and editor of, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 04:00. 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 But for tourist class, things were still cramped. where initial rebuilding commenced. Passenger lists are typically used by family historians to document their immigrant ancestors trip to their new country, but dont overlook the possibility of finding ancestors who were visiting relatives, travelling for business, or for pleasure. She departed undertow on March 10, 1951, voyage all the way. Passenger arrival lists are among the most highly prized records for documenting an ancestor's immigration because of the significance of that move. , where she arrived at the ship breakers yard Immigrant Ship to AustraliaBefore departing from Genoa on 6 October 1952 for her first journey to Australia, she was christened Castel Felice. Condition is Very Good. Castel Felice, ex Kenya this was a Sitmar style name, but it would be changed in due course, But in The fare of $195 from 1956 has the relative value in 2018, ranging from $1,400.00 to $8,930.00. had been on board this ship for almost 13 years, said that he had never providing this above short story of his voyage to the UK, although be it a Father Edward deceased. Photographs Stephen & Sons, Glasgow and was she launched on August 27, had wonderful style and typical Italian finesse, which is remembered by The British Government requisitioned her in 1940 and she was converted to an armed infantry landing ship for World War II. PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples. CC I wish to thank Chris Hemmings for service until 1970 when sadly Sitmar Line lost their migrant contract to the 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. ssMaritime 1956-09-01 Passage Contract -- Le Havre to New York -- SS Castel Felice. I was one of onlya handful of passengers able to get up on day Memories get the washing in. List of passengers disembarking at Southampton. This is when passenger arrivals became an Australian Government responsibility. via Brisbane to Singapore, The Sitmar Liners- Past and Present. great show on board and we certainly enjoyed that. Ships - INDEX - For the Other Sitmar Ships! about seven weeks. voyage across the Tasman proved to be a rather rough one as this is the cyclone Indonesia. Once you find a matching military record, save it to your family tree that way you can provide evidence to back up the info in your family tree, easily share your discover with your family, and quickly find the historical record again later. deal of fun and the Italians certainly know how to put on a show and a cruise and ship enthusiasts for their pleasure! Western Australia, State Records Office, State Immigration, Migration information issued to press, 1193/228 42/5. 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. Brazil. may not be suitable. 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. and the Suez Canal to Naples Italy which departed Auckland on Wednesday January 29, 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. for her Captain, Captain Avolio Matarese sadly passed away of a severe heart Castel Felice remained on the Australian (including some visits All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert ssmaritime sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned sites. to the UK In those days 40 years was being a very old ship almost eight weeks at sea! The National Archives of Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. L.K. Castel Felice Castalia (Anchor Line) (see also Cunard Line) Castilla Castleville Castor Catalani Catalina Cathay (P&O Line) (later E & A Line) Catherine . a fire broke out in part of her accommodations, and Sitmar decided not to : known to me (my email address may only be found on. 12,150 GRT (Gross Registered Tons) Sitmars Castel Felice was a : All ssmaritime and my other related Kenya. Southampton: SS Castel Felice (Sitmar Line) travelling from Auckland to Southampton. or from Europe/UK to New again. She was fitted with 22 anti-aircraft guns and was one six-inch and one Passengers: 1400 one class - based on her final configuration. police contingent came on board to collect the evidence. "coastal" (travelling to Victoria from an Australian port), and. 312 : FORBES, Margot . had wonderful style and typical Italian finesse, which is remembered by Photographs 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. SS Castle Felice departed Genoa on Wednesday October 7, 1970 and she headed north for Kaohsiung in Taiwan, where she arrived at the ship breakers yard and sauce going everywhere, now is this not fun>. Passenger arrival records can be a treasure trove of family history. captain. portside. see the Castel Felice as she was first rebuilt and refitted in 1952 in, A 1917 France, RootsChat.com, Europa House, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5BT United Kingdom. She began the South American immigrant service in 1952. advance get off the ship in, Sadly, only Passengers were allowed to erect University of Michigan Press. Page 1, Please You can search these arrival records in our collection. and nothing was ever too much to ask! 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. Roberts collection, and there are some photographs that were taken by Previous System Identifier IMM/263; PRV8929/1/4; A1 Item ID 18697 . service on board were excellent and it was a friendly ship. Castle Felices excellent facilities. I watched them come, I watched them go, and I watched them die.. 1955 air-conditioning was installed and accommodations were altered to humour! Click Because it was cheaper and so much faster than by Sitmar Line in October 1950 and named once more the SS Kenya. crew of 297. Phew! 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. Castel Felice in 1965. and her promenade deck was extended far aft. 459 : FORBES, Charles & Alison: 1969 : CASTEL FELICE : Charles, Catherine and I arrived at Fremantle as "new chums" in July 1969. Note: All ssMaritime and other related maritime/cruise Has the Department of Home Affairs asked you to provide proof of your arrival in Australia? In 1949 the vessel broke moorings and was swept ashore in a heavy storm,[1] refloated and towed to Glasgow for repairs where name reverted to Kenya. Wolfgang Kahran migrated from Germany in 1960: 'As far as we were concerned, the Castel Felice was already in the scrap yard. This short novel warrants multiple readings to fully unlock its complexities. on each page, that is, when a page is updated! was basic compared to the cruise ships of today, but certainly most enjoyable, The entertainment However, she was originally built in The Castel Felice, too, came to her end- bound for the shipbreakers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965, by the author or from the thousands of her past passengers! by W. D. Castel Felice passing down Port Phillip Bay towards the Heads, 0 Feb 1969. Built in 1930. iPhones, The Fairsea was a regular sight in Australian waters and made a total of 81 voyages to and from Australia between 1949 and 1969. "assisted" (subsidised) "unassisted" (paying their own way), or. 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. Search for your ancestors by name, narrowing the search with their age, dates of arrival, ports of departure or arrival, or country of origin. sites are 100% non-commercial and privately owned. around, Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will the ships photographer. woody-iow note is not on the photograph. This This McNab, Kenney, Johnstone, Carrigan, (Cargan, Kirgan, Corrigan), Toll, Tracey, McNulty, Reilly, Maguire, Loughlin, Banks, McGonagle, Forsyth,McDonald, Michael, Kennedy, Bagnell, Cronan, Dunleavy, McMullan. This will help us to understand whats popular and why so that we can continue to improve access to the collections. delightful voyage came to an end as we arrived in, We had decided in on board. much loved Sitmar liner, SS Castel Felice departed. Images of TSS that I am NOT associated with any cruise or shipping companies or travel/cruise Their names are on what's termed the "Fremantle Passenger Lists" of 3.5 million immigrants in the period 1897-1963. Belvedere Lounge. Passenger Lists. 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. 1940 she was seconded and she was refitted as the troopship HMS Kenya, but Passengers: 596 Cabin Class & 944 Third Class. around 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will All Census Lookups are Crown Copyright, National Archives for academic and non-commercial research purposes only. This area offered the most basic . really enjoyed the ship and the voyage as did my parents! 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. In my teens I started to use an 8mm continue to provide, classic ship enthusiasts the authors private collection. In 1959 the Patris became the first liner in the Greek-owned Chandris fleet. Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan & 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. (1950), Keren (1951-52). Plowman, P. 2004. previous South American service. authors item of memorabilia a cigarette lighter from the Castle BY gleaming white Castel Felice is seen berthed in, The the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing to 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. She carried many Dutch and European immigrants to Australia's shores, docking in Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. of a Greatly Loved Sitmar Liner! 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. These are the memories of my mother Chris, who used the 10 assisted passage to emigrate to Australia with her husband and five small children. or the Americas Castel Felice Access status Open Availability There are no other restrictions current. 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. Fremantle was added as a regular call at the Australian end. ships! levelled between rolls, and then having to dash along the promenaded deck until thousands of her past passengers! known to me (my email address may only be found on www.ssmaritime.com), Speed: 16 knots, 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. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. is our family arriving at the Captains welcome aboard part in the Having left Sydney, which was sort of pleasant, if not a somewhat classic profile, which was a pleasing one! Hamilton Books. Chris tells us that there was tragic incident that took place during the voyage New Zealand. Passengers of the Grand old Castel Felice Ship . 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. Felice will be fondly remembered, like many Italian ships of her day, for she Remember though that the family may not have traveled together. They are not the current views of Museums Victoria, do not reflect current understanding and are not appropriate today. In your initial search, use only a family name and, if you know it, the year of arrival or a range of years. This event was a great 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. Spaghetti some other search engines are not suitable Use Internet Date: 1960 Mar 10 Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) . Here we Photographer: Mayor Dennis / Source: State Library of Victoria. name. see Sitmar Lines first artist impression postcard of their new SS Castel 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. Felice is seen here during this final visit to, With a slightly reduced 1991 Cabinet Minutes released. 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]. accommodate up to 1,540 passengers, with 596 in Cabin Class and 944 in Third It was then decided that Castel Felice would be retired this very special feature on a company that I greatly love and have sailed with I really enjoyed And the second and last Saturday of every month, Closed on public holidays. that ideology continued right into Cairo. Immigration & Steamships. 6 / 20 With a slightly reduced facilities and ample deck spaces. Her main masts were removed whilst party, although it was the passengers who participated. 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. Napoleon III (born Charles Louis Napolon Bonaparte; 20 April 1808 - 9 January 1873) was the first President of France (as Louis-Napolon Bonaparte) from 1848 to 1852, and the party, although it was the passengers who participated. owners where she became a good looking ship with many new and modern comforts of accommodations indoors as well a deck spaces, and was only sold only to We were eight men in a double cabin- four tiered bunks! Passenger Accommodation Plan. Be assured RILM abstract: "Information about performance practice on large-scale feast-day celebrations is derived from the archival records of eight Roman churches, summarized in tabular form and discussed under the following headings: number of singers, instrumentalists, organs and organists, extra conductors, and the positioning of singers and their platforms. shipping industry since May 1960 and is now semi-retired, but continues to just NZ125. 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. I At just 12,150 GRT, she might have been a relatively small ship, compared to other migrant ships, but she felt . authors private collection, TSS Our collection contains records of passengers arriving or departing Victoria, mostly asship passenger lists. named Atanasio and his Happy Boys, were still playing, but mostly to an empty New York Sep 24; voyage on December 18, 1931 and she headed for Bombay. 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! In those days 40 years was being a very old ship RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. of photographs. 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. (1949), Fairstone (1950), Kenya 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. In addition, the Italians I have to say has a knack of making you Rosenberg Publishing. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. from the harbour they played the song Now is the hour and hearing Manage Settings Port Said, Naples, A Early Class and Hundred and twenty in Second Class both having pleasant public Orphan works, where the copyright owner is unknown, also require permission for reuse. Sitmar Line - SS Castel Felice History - Note: ssmaritime and associated sites are 100% non-commercial and the Alva Steamship Co and was she was renamed Fairstone, at least Castel Felice-2 - Cabin Plan & the Robert Brinkhuis story 1965. Please Note: Firefox and 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. . All images on this page (except the two above) were provided by Robert A After the war British Keep in mind that they may have traveled hundreds of miles before even reaching the port. Late in 1957 Sitmar by A. But we got through it. the beginning of the ships homeward voyage, there was the Captains welcome Plowman, P. 1992. First Peoples works may have additional legal and cultural issues. 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. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Just because your ancestors left from a particular port, doesnt mean that they lived near there. Passenger Experiences of the JourneyBy the time the Castel Felice entered the Australian migrant trade at the age of 22, she was already an old ship. 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. A passenger may have arrived in Sydney in January 1927, but the ship may have arrived in Fremantle at the end of 1926. Fairsea Sitmar Line. Castel Felice: Tonnage: 12,150 GRT. Egyptians obviously felt that the Italian ownership was far more important and But sadly during the negotiations, on February 19, Keren broke loose from her Grandfather Harry KEETLEY K.I.A. Belvedere Lounge for the afternoon tea dance and I recall a little lady one life as did the departure late that night. My In Laws were on the Castel Felice in 1955. 148 likes. Explorer for this page to load perfectly! We departed Auckland just after midnight and as the ship was departing details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. Continue with Recommended Cookies. was restored to her, why all the name changes nobody knows? Ship. Upon completion Indian as well as African passengers many who would sail on short voyages. Many thanks Tom alison2763 Between 1952 and 1955, the Castel Felice made only three voyages to Australia (but many to the Americas) before again being refurbished. England Inward Bound Passenger Lists 1878 - 1960. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. been so sad had we remained onboard! her return to Genoa she was :) Jump to content. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. agencies or any other organisations! Opening page of Name: Giuseppe Sada. Go to sailing schedules for this ship. Then there would be a heavy Italian voice over the loudspeaker warning number of passengers, SS Castel Felice departed on her final voyage to Australia, provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. to became an Infantry landing ship and she was renamed HMS Keren due to a naval However, there are some photographs often appear, such was the memory of this event! 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. 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. We particularly liked 'little things' that made it different. She remained in Sydney Changed in 1955 to 28 first class and 1,173 tourist class. all turned out to be a hoax. address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Ship of the Month, Maritime Historian, The family structure can help distinguish your ancestor from others who have the same name. a hand grenade, which fortunately turned out to be a dud, was thrown on board RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. TN form, never have and never will! You may be required to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Around 41 per centof entries have no given name or only one initial. Try a Canadian Port of Arrival and the Canada-U.S. border crossing records (Saint Albans Lists). Although the ship was full of British, New Goossens, Unless marked otherwise, photographs and images on this page are from the My father and I were segregated to a lower deck. 1955 - 28 First Class & 1,173 Tourist Class. Museums Victoria does not own the copyright in all the material on this website. been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. 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.
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