From 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...
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Salty Seadog
- Mar 21, 2021
- 3 min
P & O's Girls at Sea
It has been a very sad week for old P&O seadogs. First we hear that Sue Huggins has passed away. Although l never sailed with Sue, all I...
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Salty Seadog
- Mar 14, 2021
- 4 min
Panama Canal - Mules and Donkeys
Arrival at the Panama Canal always involves an early start for the ship’s company. Usually arriving very early morning. For the Purser’s...
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Salty Seadog
- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
That's Entertainment All Ship Shape
When taking up a career as a P&O Pursers officer back in the 70’s, you were not just signing up to pen push and count cash you were also...
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Salty Seadog
- Feb 21, 2021
- 4 min
Purser Cadet Training. Some might like it.
Parts of the training to beome a Purser Cadet was contracted out by P&O.Our induction training was carried out in the basement of...
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Salty Seadog
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Nevasa Passes By
There was always great excitement on deck when two P&O ships pass by in open water. Mediterranean cruising in 1974 Nevasa passes by...
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Salty Seadog
- Feb 14, 2021
- 3 min
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum (or2)
All the booze and tobacco onboard ship was duty free so on arrival in certain ports of call the main booze and tobacco storerooms would...
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Salty Seadog
- Feb 7, 2021
- 3 min
Princess Pursers
I would say the Purser’s office was the heart of the ship, of course the deck department and engineering department might argue...
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Salty Seadog
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
Princess Cruises Pietro Corsi
If you remember the early days of Princess Cruises, then you will surely remember Pietro Corsi who was VP Hotel services for Princess...
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Salty Seadog
- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min
Princess Patter
When I joined SS Oriana as my first ship in 1973, I was informed that a ship was like a floating city and with almost all services...
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Salty Seadog
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Love Boat Goes Down Under
In October 1975 Pacific Princess departed American shores and headed to the Australia and the South Pacific for the first time. At the...
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Salty Seadog
- Jan 7, 2021
- 4 min
All Ashore for the Tour Bus
My first 21 months at sea whizzed past, they were exciting and thrilling, with many new experiences and challenges. The first twelve...
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Salty Seadog
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
The Dancing Purser Oriana
Joining Oriana back in I973 as a junior assistant purser I did not realise the extent that I would be involved with entertaining the...
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Salty Seadog
- Nov 29, 2020
- 3 min
My Maiden Voyage
Having set sail on my maiden voyage as Junior Assistant Purser on Oriana in November 1973 we headed out of Southampton, after a brief...
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Salty Seadog
- Nov 25, 2020
- 1 min
Oriana Leave Pago Pago
What a treat to leave Pago Pago in America Samoa early in 1974. Flower petals are sprinkled over Oriana from the cable car as she departs...
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Salty Seadog
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Canberra Passes By
There was always great excitement when two P&O liners passed by each other. Here we are Mediterranean cruising in the summer of 1974. Fun...
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