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'''SS''' '''''Oriana''''' was the last of the [[Orient Steam Navigation Company]] [[ocean liner]]s. She was built at [[Vickers-Armstrong]], [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Lancashire]] and launched on [[3 November]] [[1959]]. She sailed as an Orient Line ship until 1966 when that company was fully absorbed into the parent [[Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company|P&O]] group.
'''SS''' '''''Oriana''''' an P & O liner [[Orient Steam Navigation Company]] [[ocean liner]]s. She was built at [[Vickers-Armstrong]], [[Barrow-and-Furness]], [[Lancashire]] and launched on [[3 November]] [[1959]]. She sailed as an Orient Line ship until 1966 when that company was fully absorbed into the parent [[Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company|P&O]] group.


==History==
==History==


''Oriana's'' maiden voyage was from [[Southampton]] to [[Sydney]] in December 1960. At 41,915 gross tonnes and a capacity of 2,000 passengers, she was the largest passenger liner to be in service on the UK to [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] route until the introduction of the 45,733 tonne [[SS Canberra|SS ''Canberra'']] in 1961. The ''Canberra'' could never match the ''Oriana'' for speed however, the latter having achieved 30.64 [[Knot (speed)|knots]] during her pre-hand over trials in 1960. ''Oriana'' held the ''Golden Cockerel'' trophy for the fastest ship in the [[Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company|P&O]] fleet until she retired in 1986, when it was handed over to the ''Canberra''. On ''Canberra's'' final cruise the ''Golden Cockerel'' was handed over to the new [[MV Oriana (1995)|MV ''Oriana'']] when both ships were anchored off Cannes and sent boats out to perform the handover.
''Oriana's'' maiden voyage was from [[Southampton]] to [[Sydney]] in December 1960. At 41,915 gross tonnes and a capacity of 1,500 passengers, she was the largest passenger liner to be in service on the UK to [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] route until the introduction of the 45,733 tonne [[SS Canberra|SS ''Canberra'']] in 1961. The ''Canberra'' could never match the ''Oriana'' for speed however, the latter having achieved 30.64 [[Knot (speed)|knots]] during her pre-hand over trials in 1960. ''Oriana'' held the ''Golden Cockerel'' trophy for the fastest ship in the [[Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company|P&O]] fleet until she retired in 1986, when it was handed over to the ''Canberra''. On ''Canberra's'' final cruise the ''Golden Cockerel'' was handed over to the new [[MV Oriana (1995)|MV ''Oriana'']] when both ships were anchored off Cannes and sent boats out to perform the handover.


From 1973 ''Oriana'' was converted to operate as a [[cruise ship]] and from 1981 until retirement in March 1986 was based in Sydney. After a layup of two months, the ship was sold and moved to [[Osaka]] to become a floating hotel. This venture was ultimately not very successful, and she was subsequently sold to [[China|Chinese]] interests in 1995. The ship again served as a floating hotel and tourist attraction in [[Shanghai]] until 2002, when she was moved to [[Dalian]]. In 2004 ''Oriana'' was damaged in a storm; repairs proved to be unfeasible and she was towed to a [[Ship breaking|ship breakers]] yard and dismantled in 2005.
From 1973 ''Oriana'' was converted to operate as a [[cruise ship]] and from 1981 until retirement in March 1986 was based in Sydney. After a layup of two months, the ship was sold and moved to [[Osaka]] to become a floating hotel. This venture was ultimately not very successful, and she was subsequently sold to [[China|Chinese]] interests in 1995. The ship again served as a floating hotel and tourist attraction in [[Hong Kong]] until 2002, when she was moved to [[Dalian]]. In 2004 ''Oriana'' was damaged in a storm and she was towed to a [[Ship breaking|ship breakers]] yard and dismantled in 2005.Repair was even attempted, but too expensive.


The name ''[[Oriana]]'' was inherited by another [[P&O Cruises]] [[ship]] in 1995, the [[MV Oriana (1995)|MV ''Oriana'']].
The name ''[[Oriana]]'' was inherited by another [[P&O Cruises]] [[ship]] in 1995, the [[MV Oriana (1995)|MV ''Oriana'']].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.ssmaritime.com/oriana.htm ''Oriana'' at SS Maritime]
* [http://www.ssmaritime.com/oriana.htm ''Oriana'' at SS Maritime]
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Revision as of 05:08, 3 May 2008

SS Oriana

SS Oriana in Vava'u, Tonga
Career British Red Ensign
Laid down: September 18 1956
Launched: November 3, 1959
Maiden Voyage: December 3, 1960
Final Cruise: March 14- 27, 1986
Distance Sailed: 3,430,900 nautical miles
Status: Broken for scrap 2005
General characteristics
Tonnage: 41,910 gross tons
Length: 245.1 m
Beam: 30.5 m
Power: 80,000 horsepower
Propulsion: Two sets of Pametrada steam turbines each consisting of a high pressure, intermediate pressure and low pressure turbine; double reduction gearing; twin screw
Auxiliary Power: Four auxiliary steam turbines, each driving a 1,750 kW, 220 V DC Generator
Speed: Trials: 30.64 knots
Service: 27.5 knots
Complement: Liner: 1,500 passengers, 980 officers and crew
Cruising: 1,750 passengers, 750 officers and crew

SS Oriana an P & O liner Orient Steam Navigation Company ocean liners. She was built at Vickers-Armstrong, Barrow-and-Furness, Lancashire and launched on 3 November 1959. She sailed as an Orient Line ship until 1966 when that company was fully absorbed into the parent P&O group.

History

Oriana's maiden voyage was from Southampton to Sydney in December 1960. At 41,915 gross tonnes and a capacity of 1,500 passengers, she was the largest passenger liner to be in service on the UK to Australia and New Zealand route until the introduction of the 45,733 tonne SS Canberra in 1961. The Canberra could never match the Oriana for speed however, the latter having achieved 30.64 knots during her pre-hand over trials in 1960. Oriana held the Golden Cockerel trophy for the fastest ship in the P&O fleet until she retired in 1986, when it was handed over to the Canberra. On Canberra's final cruise the Golden Cockerel was handed over to the new MV Oriana when both ships were anchored off Cannes and sent boats out to perform the handover.

From 1973 Oriana was converted to operate as a cruise ship and from 1981 until retirement in March 1986 was based in Sydney. After a layup of two months, the ship was sold and moved to Osaka to become a floating hotel. This venture was ultimately not very successful, and she was subsequently sold to Chinese interests in 1995. The ship again served as a floating hotel and tourist attraction in Hong Kong until 2002, when she was moved to Dalian. In 2004 Oriana was damaged in a storm and she was towed to a ship breakers yard and dismantled in 2005.Repair was even attempted, but too expensive.

The name Oriana was inherited by another P&O Cruises ship in 1995, the MV Oriana.

SS Oriana, seen in Sydney, Australia.

Trivia

Sting, the singer and composer once entertained passengers on board the Oriana as a member of the Ronnie Pearson Trio, together with Ronnie Pearson and Gerry Richardson.

The Australian TV drama series A Country Practice filmed a series of episodes on board the Oriana as part of a storyline in 1985.

See also

Orient Steam Navigation Company

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