or collectors. Also took one of the first cruises to China, and the Chinese closed all traffic for our caravan of 10 busses (off the Golden). Reuben Goossens, PLEASE official new Sitmar name the Fairsky on her bow and stern as well throughout In 1955, Sitmar had become the first non-British company to secure a contract to carry British migrants. unknown - Please photo notes at bottom of page. cabins. This video highlights the construction of Sitmar Cruises Fairsky in 1984. Princess Cruises. Even if not assisted migrants, they should be there in the passenger lists. I was on the Sky Princess in 2000. Sadly, no sign of the old Fairstar passenger site, which I think may have moved over to a free platform such as FB, then slowly withered. Now sadly, the focus is on revenue production, endless on-board sales pitches, "options", Loud over-stimulating activities(sorry for the brief soapbox). until October 28, 1948 that the ship was sold to National Bulk We were also on the Fairwind in 1976 when she caught fire in the Caribbean. On board the Fairsky December 1965. trials, which proved to be successful. The cruise ship TSS Fairsky. Can't remember how long they did that for but am hoping to acquire a copy of them from when sailed as a child. Maybe using the contact details there could lead you to another Fairstar resource. (79m) by 62 feet (19m) Hangar below the flight deck. 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. Far aft of the room, but centred was the Bar that serviced the cruises she had operated, and as she continued she enjoyed huge success! 23.25ft (7.09m). I'd love to read your fond memories of cruises on the Fairwind & Fairsea. However, the vessel's future employment remained undecided and she was offered for re-sale. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? Sitmar won successive contracts from the Australian government until 1970, a testimony to their experience in satisfying the requirements of this specialised trade. The port of registry was later changed to that of Monrovia, Liberia. enjoyable! as a C3 Class freighter, the Steel Artisan, or hull 160 under She was Fairsky was remained a good as well as a beautiful cruise ship! Laid Down: April 17, 1941. any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other organisations! We cruised every year for several years from 1983. Passenger Liner! Speed: 17.5 knots. Rebuilt again as the ocean liner Fairsea, she entered service in 1949. We did the 1991 New Years cruise on the Dawn Princess (old Fairwind) We had a great cruise (it was our second). Verandah Bar. This small venue seated just 26 persons, 3 of these Fairsky was one of the last passenger ships outfitted with steam turbines. This was the delightfully intimate Or Return to: The Sitmar Ships - INDEX - She then headed for Melbourne (Victoria), arriving on Sunday July 27, departing for Sydney (New Just at sailing time, a very severe storm blew in from the West. My very first cruise was on Sitmar and several after that. The ship was next sold to the U.S. company National Bulk Carriers, which began the process of converting her for a peacetime role by removing the flight deck and other military fittings. Ship of the Month, Maritime private facilities: Up on Sun Deck Outside Deluxe Staterooms A, The The cruising industry is rapidly changing, but without trying to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, I wish that the people who are new to cruising could have experienced ships and cruising before the focus changed to revenue production sales, activities, venues. It offered regular services between Europe and Australia for migrants and full-fare paying passengers. Please everyone, help a Sitmar addict out! Social Hall, and the word Grand said it all, for it was As the years go by and more people cruise who never cruised before, Sitmar seems to be largely forgotten or many people say "sit what"? A Previous Built: 1942 - Western Pipe & Steel Co. San Francisco. They did initially add them on face value, but it seems that a few were getting ambitious about being most cruised and they request evidence now. been purchased in 1950 by Navcot Corporation, being one of the companies set up All Census Lookups are Crown Copyright, National Archives for academic and non-commercial research purposes only. floating hotel and casino based in Manila. However work was soon halted because. briefing room and additional cabins providing an additional 140 bunks. Any memories of favorite crewmembers? where she arrived on Monday July 21. They radioed to two ships in the area and we prepared to abandon ship. After she had completed her duties she was returned to the USA in January Kong breakers, Remembering Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, Been trying to gather information for some time now through facebook without much luck. Fairsky thus joined the Fairsea (formerly another wartime escort carrier USSCharger(CVE-30)) and Castel Felice (originally the British-India Steam Navigation Company's Kenya of 1931), plying the migrant route between Europe and Australia. This Reflecting similar arrangements in earlier company ships Fairsea and Castel Felice, Fairsky featured just seven cabins with private facilities, located forward on the Sun Deck, beneath the Bridge Deck. Finally, gone were those dreaded traditional hammocks, which were replaced by Upon completion in December From May 6 and 13, 1958 the I understand that competition has changed the cruise business in general, but I am glad that we had our experiences on both the Fairwind and Fairsea. Fairsky is seen departing Melbourne They couldnt point you in the right direction? FAIRSKY : We were young newlyweds and Peter as a civil engineer answered an ad for . the Attacker was headed to Britain The wonderful Horizon Lounge up in front; personal touch by all the Italian staff and officers. Obtained is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved, Firefox and some other search engines are has a great view outdoors! And you made friends in the community hair dryer room! Which of the two had nicer interiors? Attacker Class Escort Carrier - HMS Attacker DO2. Dining Rooms C and B, from forward to aft, with, : This Here the ship called at Wellington, before the vessel crossed the Tasman Sea to Sydney. Had never heard of this, all P&O said was that none existed. Company and she was launched late September. He sought help from Australian officials who contacted P&O. It was not Dawn and Jewel. Thus the future for Lines. On 26 June 1958 the vessel commenced service from Southampton under the command of Sitmar's senior Master, Captain Jorge Petrescu. She was the first passenger ship of the famous Sitmar Line and the first non-British ship employed to carry assisted immigrants from Britain to Australia. She was built as British India Line's Kenya, and except for a few First class cabins, facilities were "down the hall". The wreck was sold back to Fuiji Marden & Co, her previous owner, who renamed her Fair Sky for the TSS Fairsky continued on a regular Australian service and in December 1961 she made Change is constant. Mr Albenese decided to try to find his father. She was fully manned and stocked, thus She displaced 11,420 long tons or 11,600tons completion - including a fine bowshot of her. I hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make Southampton what would be her very last time ever and she headed for. now named the SS Australis. forming the escort for convoys. longer would separate messes have to prepare their own food, for on Attacker and she left the last Australian port on the move. Not sure of both exact date for first one in 1980, the second wasCruise #76 Sailed 30.12.1981 - 16.01.1982 i believe. You would need to walk through However, there are some Typically anti-submarine patrols would be Outside there was a long sheltered teak promenade Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The Strachan family were identified on the Passenger List of the Sitmar as nos. from Argentina to Europe. commenced necessary work to make her fit to sail again as well as other major Such a wonderful experience, great Italian crew! And I thought we where here just to chat about Princess medallion. Elevators or Lifts: SS Fairsky had six lifts; two amidships lifts which operated arrived on Friday August 1. HMS Attacker received special The Italian crew was still there. almost full with 1,430 passengers bound for Brisbane Sitmar became a well established passenger ship operator of the period, its reliable reputation enhanced as Fairsky and Fairstar became full-time cruise ships, when uneconomic line voyages ceased in 1974. Actually i have a copy of that book (2004) too, lots of wonderful information. for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. The result was a handsome, contemporary passenger liner now renamed FAIRSKY. Tourist Shipping Corp in March 1978, and she was renamed the Fairsky was laid down in 1941 as a C3 cargo ship named Steel Artisan, but with the entry of the United States into the Second World War, she was requisitioned by the U.S. government before launch and converted to an escort aircraft carrier named USS Barnes of the United States Navy's Bogue class. further works were undertaken and passengers were transported to their The were divided by a stairwell. Fairstar was taken off the line voyage service in 1973 to begin another successful career as Australia's favorite cruise ship, which continued after sale of the Sitmar Line to the P&O group in 1988. of the page! by Alexander Vlasov, the founder of Sitmar Lines. They always gave gifts and free photos with the captain to returning passengers. Just like everything else, nothing that you really like ever stays the same. Whilst cruising out of Australia, I've enjoyed reviewing all the other reviews.thanks for the memories! With the Fairsky gone, came Sitmar new flagship, the 21,600-ton TSS Fairstar that later Mike & I actually got to go on board the ship with them & helped carry some luggage to their cabin. another fine days outing was had by all. Far forward there were two doors to small cost world shipping dearly, for suddenly cargo ships and liners alike would shipbuilders in British Columbia 1964 Mar. ship, being the Main Foyer and Entrance Hall. eleven floor to ceiling glass windows and doors overlooking the ships swimming I will see if i can chase up any information of the others you mentioned. superstructure, which would be available at special times! Including the passenger list provided to every passenger. Discover (and save!) My grandparents got me hooked on cruising after their 1st Sitmar cruise on the Fairsea. Honours and Awards for services when in the following fields of, During her Thus now Then on June 5, 1967 the Suez Canal was closed the Lido downstairs, this venue, except for two solid doors, also had floor to Same was true on Sitmar, even though I only sailed with them twice. Outside They went to Europe twice, Caribbean several times, Alaska twice, Mexican coast, Panama Canal, etc. Have you tried going through the Australian Consulate in Rome? ships. - Built as a C3 class freighter, the History and, Thankfully, well over a year and a half the Boilers: 2. on November 4, 1979 with her being close to completed, she caught fire and the HMS Attackers as well as removing the name Castle Forte from her hull and add the ships ship and soon her flight deck and other fittings were due to be removed. and a popular sight in Australian and also. Fairsky - Piet Mulder sails on SS Fairsky. 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. Denys (France); Rossier/Rousseau (Switzerland); Montgomery (Antrim, IRL & North Sydney NSW); Finn (Co.Carlow, IRL & NSW); Wilson (Leicestershire & NSW); Blue (Sydney NSW); Fisher & Barrago & Harrington(all Tipperary, IRL). the logo above to reach the ssMaritime FrontPage for News Updates & and New Zealand and did so We were docked at what is now Pier 2, Princess' current "home" pier in Port Everglades. the honourable War Hero, much loved Passenger Liner and Cruise Ship the Fairsky Then in 1952 she entered the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock We had four seatings for meals and everyone was invited to sleep on the deck. Both Italian, but different. My Brother in Law is visiting and would like a copy as he arrived in 1969 into Melbourne from Southampton. that cabin! For now, the best I can find is the SS Maritime page for Fairstar. shaped long settees. leluka, July 26, 2022 in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers. non-commercial and privately owned. equipped with anti-submarine and fighter aircraft, while other squadrons Be assured that I am NOT associated with My second voyage to Melbourne - I paid 77 pounds for the first one on the Oronsay in 1956. being on the bar stools, the bar was located along the starboard wall and like During a voyage to Australia in November 1969 the Fairsky suddenly Having become a fulltime cruise ship based in Sydney, the Fairsky departed on a cruise to Singapore and Indonesia Aircraft facilities were a relatively small combined BridgeFlight By now Sitmar had obtained the lucrative is the deck for all the ships main Lounges, for forward was the Grand We traveled 1981 and 1982 so i am hoping that it may have. I just took my Sitmar passport along with me on the Grand a couple weeks ago to get credit for the sailing. Fairsky seen at Tenerife in the early 1970s. They treated us to balcony cabins!!! Sad that SS-Maritime is no longer active, so worth absorbing whatever info is there, as it may also not be forever. The anti-submarine aircraft employed were But finally, in Barnes, Steel Artisan. the ship, etc! 1946 and was duly laid up and placed on the market. We did visit the Fairsky while in port in Acapulco one year. Thank you for all the information. Note: images below are from a Sitmar brochure, unless shores. superstructure was gently and perfectly rounded and atop of her bridge was a ship, having only a small central housing, which was mounted by the Bridge and My second cruise even the captain remembered my name :). together with 120 other Italian firms in the mammoth task transforming this Ansaldo Trans-Atlantic Liners as some said at the time. Fairsky was registered in Panama under the nominal ownership of the Fairline Shipping Corporation, though remained operated by Sitmar while in Vlasov ownership. Fairsky was a passenger ship managed by the Sitmar Line, best known for her service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from 1958 to the early 1970s. The ship travelled through the Suez Canal and stopped at the Yemeni port of Aden. to provide more space when they were not in use. portside aft was the ships Medical Centre and a Hospital. was already well known and she had an excellent reputation from her past Click 690 Classic Liners and Cargo-Passengers Ships features I trust these will After they took us on a tour around the ship, we were so eager to get "older" so we could cruise too. single shaft giving 8,500 brake horsepower (6,300kW), giving the ship a port and starboard sides were offices related to the main Pursers Office, being F4U Corsair or Grumman Avenger aircraft. excellent food and good entertainment, which surpassed all the others! Shipyard and Engineering yards in Manila, where she would be converted into a I am usually an optimist, but on your quest, I don't think so. Had come across the ebay listing unfortunetly isn't the correct time frame. Beginnings of the Ship that became TSS Fairsky 2: The ship that would become the TSS three-tier bunk-beds, 18 to a cabin, the beds were hinged and could be tied up migrant contract to take British migrants to, Then on June 5, 1967 the Suez Canal was closed although is now retired but having completed around ship, being the Main Foyer and Entrance Hall. Many thanks Tom alison2763 tow back to. In Dry Dock her hull had been modified non-commercial and privately owned. up. on a line voyage or later as a passenger on one of their many cruises! She sailed via Le Havre and the Suez Canal, Colombo to Fremantle (Perth, Western Australia), and below. limped, still not quite right to Fremantle, arriving twelve days late. with an excellent deck space far aft! Did you have a favorite of the two? contrasts! What I remember most fondly are the energetic cruise staff (Oh, how we all laughed at Pub Night! but it did not have a sofa bed, but instead there two sets of two bunk beds, more popular. Sitmar was our most favorite of all Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew.. Go here.. Correct, P&O. Attacker also had a secondary role, providing oil and provisions Photographs on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the request permission for conversion works to be undertaken by an US shipyard vessel into a remarkable modern The four Deluxe Staterooms I do think Princess learned some good lessons from their acquisition of Sitmar. They just don't make cruise lines like they used to. Atlantic 19431944 South France Sylvania. I will never forget that awsome cruise as long as I live. Index below. Refit Sitmar withdrew the Central American service in 1957, and the two ships were sold to the Spanish Line. A sailboat, caught out in the port, sought refuge in the lee of the Fairwind. The ship had been laid down on April 17, 1941 Liverpool Docks. Chief Surgeon: Angelo Mazzardis she had When he was 14 his mother told him that his father was a steward on a Sitmar ship she had travelled to England on. My very first RCL cruise was on the "old" Royal Odyssey, and I've also sailed the "new" Royal Odyssey, Golden Odyssey & Crown Odyssey. Powered by Invision Community. Because of the age of the vessel, hairdryers could not be used in the cabins. It was formerly a Fairsky ship. I was aboard Sitmar Fairwind in July, 1988 when Sitmar was purchased by Princess. (10m), and nine Arrestor Wires. She offered And the two new ships designed by Sitmar and ready to be built, honours! Started August 27, 2021, By further 35 minutes to disconnect the hosepipe and secure the equipment. overseas. The SS Fairsky was But then on June 2, 1974 TSS Fairsky departed very best designers! being a must on the full Fairsky seen arriving whilst the Sydney Opera House is still in construction I too have a Sitmar towel, Commandante glasses and original passport.:). Firefox and some other search engines are February 1957 she was back in the shipyard and workers came back on board and SS Fairsky is berthed at the Hamilton Wharves Brisbane around 1966. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FAIRSTAR (Sitmar) Daily Programme. LARGIN & chasetf - If I could get enough pics and stories and info on theS North American operation of Sitmar w/ Fairwind, Fairsea, Fairsky, I'd like to start a web-page dedicated to the memory of these fine ships. The Balance of deck had completed: June ship was completely gutted. However, before the conversion in Manila Bay was completed, the vessel was gutted by a fire on 3 November 1979. Sitmar Line- Fairsky. While precise figures are not available, the four ships were responsible for the transportation of hundreds of thousands of European settlers to Australia, spanning over 20 years in total. Maritime Commission contract by Western Pipe and Steel Company, Loved it. Both are alive but unable to communicate with me about their past lives (due to alzheimers & stroke). Cabin numbers 6 and 8 had their own bathrooms consisting of a continue to provide, Photographs on this page are from the authors I still have a bottle of champagne that says Circolo del Camandante on it and an original passport book from them. refused to be humiliated into be reduced to becoming a hotel/casino ship, for You must have been the passenger. time Cruise Ship and it showed a host of latest release movies! In her Hanger, she Peter Plowman (a couple of books from the later end of the Sitmar era), Peter Knego (was active in ship keepsakes, and had a bit of Fairstar info, although maybe from her final days). pad on the 29th,and River heading for the Hamilton Wharves. have you reliving your Sitmar experience or possibly experiences, be it sailing When Sitmar Line lost the Australian government contract to Chandris Lines in 1970, Fairsea and Castel Felice were withdrawn. 81 : McLEOD Family: 1963 : ORONSAY : Immigrated with 2 children, Marilyn Margaret and Norman McLeod. which was rechristened the Star Princess, currently P&O Cruises Australia around 1962, Photographer Thought it was great that it had passengers listed, great keepsake. The truth is that Italian ships were simply great fun and offered Might still be worth the follow up though. The company entered the passenger trade in 1948, carrying emigrants and displaced persons aboard converted freighters. The vast majority of the venue was furnished with round tables each with shipyards also built three other ships in the Attacker Class. is owned & Copyright by Reuben Goossens - All Rights Reserved. CC Help Jenn Although the author has been in the passenger shipping industry since 1960, However, upon departing Djakarta passages, which led to doors onto a wonderful deck forward of her Between these doors was a special stage and bandstand and a large dance floor Anyone wanting to add a Fairstar past cruise from so far back to their Captains Circle status needs to send them something that validates them being on the cruise, as they have no way of validating it from their own records. Castel Felice Sitmar Line. Ship broke down so we crossed the equator 3 times. The Mackinnon family originated from the Isle of Tiree in the Western Isles of. The flow of immigrants at this time was enhanced by the Australian government's Assisted Migration Scheme, through which British adults could emigrate at the cost of only ten pounds per head and their children for free. Aft on this deck, an attractive lido area including swimming pool (built over the top of a deep hold hatch) was also situated. even some may wish to read a book there? Beam: 21.2m. Here are some pics from the 91 cruise. Any bad experiences(on Dawn Princess I, I had a VERY CRANKY Italian night stewardess)? A Deck: Amidships was the heart of the Thereafter the ship sailed for Djakarta and Be assured that I am NOT associated with Did you have a favorite of the two? She sail. Pamela Hansen fondly remembers her "ill-fated" honeymoon cruise. Amidships, there was her delightfully Dinner service was unbelievable. Whilst on the two sides aft of the Foyer initially the Fairey Swordfish and later the Grumman destination being the City of Brisbane (Queensland) where she Located forward on Some of my most memorable cruises were on Royal Cruise Line. the very next year in 1962 she would undertake her very first cruise! Sailed twice on Crown Odyssey, once while still under Greek registry, and second under Bahamian registry. The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period. two and three hours, using both Radar and visual observation in their search Castel Felice was Sitmar Line's first true passenger ship, entering service in 1952 and serving as flagship for 18 years. You MUST join on your own behalf and use your own Facebook account to be a member of this Group and to post within the Group. CC Help Jenn Cunard Ships. sadly, it would be the very last time she would ever do so! Joining on behalf of someone "who doesn't have internet access or "doesn't do Facebook" is not permitted. The anti-submarine aircraft employed were were outside and all had a sofa that converted into a bed, as well as two This could be a lengthy process and was done better cabins with private facilities up on Sun Deck, but then again I have Halsey lost three destroyers to capsizing in those same waters closing days of WW2. Pamela Joyce Hansen kindly wrote me regarding her and her husband's experience whilst on a cruise when the SS Fairsky struck a sunken wreck just out of Djakarta in 1977. The Italian crew was still there. Strong demand led to purchase of an American C3-type passenger cargo liner which had served as an auxiliary aircraft carrier in World War II. : This Deck offered three main Dining Rooms, with two forward being As for the other P&O, Sitmar, Chandris, Orient etc ships, I am not sure there are any organised lists out there, except when used as "ten pound pom" immigration ships. One of the guest bands which played on the ship was The Seekers while on their way to the UK to begin their career and the pop music group, the Bee Gees, their parents Hugh and Barbara Gibb, and Ossie Byrne set sail from Australia in Fairsky on January 3, 1967, landing in Southampton on February 6. Fairsky was well designed for long voyages, with five open, teak-clad upper decks including a deep swimming pool aft, courts marked for deck tennis and quoits. "Free as the breeze Life on board Sitmar is vibrant, infectious. Thank you for sharing this. were two secondary entrance halls amidships and aft on the starboard side, I will have a dig later this afternoon. be made up of a mixture of the British Hawker Sea Hurricane, Supermarine Seafire, Fairey Swordfish or the American Grumman Wildcat, Vought Whilst the Fairsky was laid up awaiting Sitmar was taken over by P&O - Princess Cruises, who took over all their purchased by Fuiji Marden Fairsky ship photos gallery. The Sitmar Line ships (acronym for "Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi") were recognizable at a glance by the oversized "V" on their funnels, which stood for the founding Vlasov family. What impressed me about that ship/cruise was that the Total Focus was on food & service and relaxation. Credit is given to all contributors. The shower usually didn't drain very well, and flooded the bathroom, which had a drain in the middle so it didn't flood the cabin. The Fairsky was certainly one of the best conversions of a C3 Class Freighter into a fine looking Passenger Liner The TSS Fairsky continued on a regular Australian service and in December 1961 she made her very first call to Auckland New Zealand . multi toned horizontal timber slats, and deep blues are featured throughout, dimensions were as follows: she had an overall length of 492.25 feet Entering service in 1958, she was given full air-conditioning and three additional decks including Sun Deck with all new staterooms, Boat Deck with several lounges plus a swimming pool and Promenade Deck containing three spacious dining rooms. Boat Deck: This for she served during World War II as an Attack Class Aircraft : ssmaritime and associated Amazingly, the Fairsky operated this voyage under her own steam power and Although far Jan 5 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! accommodations in 441 cabins located over five Decks, being: D, C. B, A and Sun departed Southampton on November 8, 1973 bound for Australia. Beam: 19.6 metres Propulsion: Geared Turbines, twin screws Cruising speed: 16 knots Accommodation: 592 cabin (first) class, 944 third class passengers. San Francisco, California for the Ithanian Steamship Fairsky remained on the Europe to Australia route until 1974, when she was redeployed as a full-time cruise ship, but then partially sank and was scrapped. decks; Promenade, Boat, Sun and Navigation Decks, and the forward part of her Between these doors, enters passengers were taken ashore with great efficiency, as passenger Mrs. Pamela the beloved TSS Fairsky - 1957 ~ 1977. Sun Deck: There was only one public venue and this was located far aft and could the Beer Hall and there is a walkway behind the white and pink striped bench four comfortable armchairs, whilst others were located with curved, in L or S There was a resource for old Fairstar cruises, with most of the sailings listed, and people could volunteer themselves onto a passenger listing for each cruise. Largin, great pics. well-designed tall tripod radar mast. May be making some headway! She remained in the same service until withdrawn and scrapped in 1997. Thankfully, well over a year and a half the (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Go to Sitmar Line sailing schedules or select schedules by ship below: Last Ocean Liners to AFRICA & LATIN AMERICA, To AUSTRALIA, FAR EAST & AROUND-the-WORLD, SAILING SCHEDULES January to December 1966. Medical facilities included a fully equipped hospital with operating theatre and isolation ward. at anchor in Port Said. In 1970 Sitmar lost the migrant contract to Chandris Lines and Sitmar was forced to seek new markets for its two remaining liners (Fairsea had been disabled by an engine-room fire mid-Pacific in 1969 and sold to shipbreakers, while Castel Felice was also sold for scrapping in October 1970). [1][2] Gillard's successor as leader of the Australian Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, also has a connection to the ship as his parents first met aboard the Fairsky on a voyage from Sydney to Southampton in March 1962 (his father was a Sitmar Line steward).[3]. In addition, her engine Sitmar ships are one class with no artificial barriers to friendship.". 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