PRE-WAR LINERS
More To Be Withdrawn
(N Z. Press Association) WELLINGTON, Nov. 19.
The Strathmore, the Stratheden and the Orion, P. and O. Orient Lines’ three remaining pre-war passenger liners, will be withdrawn from service, progressively, during the next 18 months, according to a supplied statement from the lines.
Their future employment is under discussion. The three ships have 82 years’ service. The Strathmore and the Stratheden entered service in 1935 and 1937 respectively, and the Orion in 1935. Built by Vickers-Arm-strongs. Ltd., Barrow, all three were designed to carry first and tourist class passengers, although recently they have operated mainly as oneclass ships in the United Kingdom - Australia trade. They are also used for cruising from Australia and Britain.
Throughout World War 11, the Strathmore, the Stratheden and the Orion served as troopships. To compensate for the reduction in one-class berth capacity which will result from the withdrawal of the three ships, the first two of the company's post-war liners, the Himalaya and the Orcades. will be converted into one-class vessels. The Himalaya will make her first voyage after conversion in November, 1963, and the Orcades early in 1964.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29984, 20 November 1962, Page 17
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