I sailed on the Oriana from San Francisco to Sydney November 1973. Am wondering if this was the same Oriana mentioned here in the video?
She was a beautiful ship and the crew and staff very friendly and helpful. She had been made into a One class ship.
Happy Memories.
Seaway Princess Ann..
Frankston. Australia

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Terrible end for a beautiful ship. I had the pleasure of working onboard her as Senior 3rd Radio Officer in 1976 - 77. Very happy days.
Gordon Bryson

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An excellently produced and constructed video but it is oh so sad. One of my old ships and to see her end like this almost brings a tear to the eye. I am glad I watched it though.

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How sad! I saw her in Southhampton in 1963 when she was in her heyday. She was a very graceful ship.

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How sad! I saw her in Southhampton in 1963 when she was in her heyday. A garceful ship

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Had my 21st Birthday onboard

23rd July 1972

Junior Third Radio Officer

Did Meddy Cruising and Aussie Cruising , wonderful memories



Ian Spiden

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I remember her distinctive looks. Sad but inevetable end to another great liner.

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such a sad tale I did the maiden voyage joining at barrow 24/10/60, All the big wigs dining on board for 6 weeks before sailing day 3/12/60, would be ashamed to see the demise of this lovely ship. very moving video

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