A history of Australian P&O Cruise ships -- films and images from the archive

P&O archivist Robert Henderson presents a history of P&O cruising in Australian waters from the company's first Australian cruise (a six-day cruise on the Strathaird from Sydney to Norfolk Island in December 1932). View classic images - many previously unseen - from Robert's personal collection and from P&O/Orient Line's archives, one of the largest private collections of maritime material.

[@michaelmills4585]

This brought back many happy memories as a Radio Officer with the P&O - Carthage, Canton, Iberia, Stratheden, Arcadia 1952 - 1962

[@annesoper911]

Very enjoyable.I traveled with my family as a child to and from Australia in the fifties on Multan,Oronsay,Orsova and Stratheden.Fond memories.In 1960 we moved to Canada and sailed into Pier 21 in Halifax Nova Scotia on the Cunarder Ivernia.Now in my senior years my husband and I enjoy cruising in the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean liners.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Great video and very informative, thank you Robert Henderson for a very professional narration on a subject he clearly knows well. Well done and thanks.

[@PhillipJames100]

I still have fond memories of the Canberra, sailing from Sydney to Southampton in 1972, it was fun all the way.

[@danielwalker2613]

I didn't understand your statement at 12:00 about the Orcades III carrying the most passengers ? ... 1,300 doesn't seem that many to be honest