SS Oronsay (1951)

SS Oronsay (1951)

SS "Oronsay" was the second Orient Line ship built after World War II. A sister ship to SS "Orcades", she was named after one of many islands called Oronsay on the west coast of Scotland.

Completed in 1951, "Oronsay" operated the UK to Australasia service, via the Suez Canal until 1953. Her accommodation set new standards, in both first and tourist class, with decor by Brian O'Rourke. In 1960 the Orient Line was absorbed into P&O and "Oronsay" continued as a cruise ship, but, with declining passenger numbers, she was broken up in 1975.

References

* [http://www.ssmaritime.com/ssOronsay.htm SS Oronsay]
* [http://birminghamuk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=839&Itemid=1 SS Oronsay]


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