Ocean Breeze, Southern Cross, Calypso, Azure Seas, Shaw Savill

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SS Southern Cross

Calypso, Azure Seas, OceanBreeze

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We wish to thank Mr. Andreas Vurdubakis of Imperial Majesty Cruise Lines for the photographs that appear on this page. Mr. Vurdubakis forwarded these photos to my Australian “Save the Cross” associate, Mr. Michael Barnes.

We trust that you will enjoy Southern Cross’ journey from its beginnings.

Above Left: A fine view of the Southern Cross under construction

Above Right: Southern Cross is made ready to be launched

HRH Queen Elizabeth II launched the Southern Cross on 17 August 1954, being an historic event, as the Southern Cross was the first merchant ship to be launched by a reigning Monarch. (1)

Above: Southern Cross enters the waters she will sail for the next 49 years

Above: A fine view of her stern as she enters Belfast Harbour

Ready to head to her berth to be fitted out and made ready for her trials

Above: The funnel is ready to be fitted

Above: She begins to looks more like the “Cross” as her funnel is lowered into place

Above: Lifeboats being lowered into the derricks

Above: With the Southern Cross completed, she heads to sea for her trials

Above: The Bridge

Above: SS Southern Cross is now ready to depart on her

maiden voyage to Australia on March 29, 1955.

A graceful Southern Cross heading home to the UK (1)

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