Salty SeadogApr 25, 20214 minIsland Princess - The Birth of P&O Princess Cruises in 1974Although Princess Cruises was founded by Stanley B. McDonald back in 1965, at which time he chartered ships. In 1972 Princess Cruises...
Salty SeadogApr 11, 20213 minTonga Welcomes Oriana 1974 - Prince Philip Remembered by Pacific IslandersIn the early 1970’s P&O changed track from voyages and started to concentrate on the cruise market. In 1973 Oriana was converted from a...
Salty SeadogApr 4, 20216 minFrom Oceans to Embassies - Memoir of a P&O WAP When I joined Oriana in November 1973 we were due to set sail on a five week voyage to Australia. Everything was new to me on joining my...
Salty SeadogMar 14, 20214 minPanama Canal - Mules and DonkeysArrival at the Panama Canal always involves an early start for the ship’s company. Usually arriving very early morning. For the Purser’s...