Orient Line At The Equator
My parents migrated to Australia in 1955 in the post war era when Australia was desperate for additional people for the workforce.
The Orontes was a member of the Orient Line, and was doing migration shuttles in the 1950s. The ship was made into razor blades in 1962.
On the day the ship crossed the Equator heading towards the continent referred to as "Down Under" each cabin was issued with a certificate of crossing.
I have also posted the dinner menu for you to drool over.
I am not to sure about the main course "Calfs Head"
The crossings over the Indian Ocean were notorious for seasickness which would have reduced the amount of food consumed.
These images are scans of the original documents that I have.
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Orient Line At The Equator
My parents migrated to Australia in 1955 in the post war era when Australia was desperate for additional people for the workforce.
The Orontes was a member of the Orient Line, and was doing migration shuttles in the 1950s. The ship was made into razor blades in 1962.
On the day the ship crossed the Equator heading towards the continent referred to as "Down Under" each cabin was issued with a certificate of crossing.
I have also posted the dinner menu for you to drool over.
I am not to sure about the main course "Calfs Head"
The crossings over the Indian Ocean were notorious for seasickness which would have reduced the amount of food consumed.
These images are scans of the original documents that I have.
Upsidedown Theme