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jeremya
First Class Passenger
Member # 5699

posted 09-19-2010 01:52 PM

This pic just came through my Tumblr... Enjoy.

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 09-19-2010 03:04 PM

P&O built a second Oriana, why not another Canberra?

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-19-2010 03:27 PM

Thanks a lot for showing us this splendid picture.

quote:
Originally posted by Rex:
P&O built a second Oriana, why not another Canberra?

Well, these are 'only' names albeit traditional ones. Many lines re-use names but not necessarily for ships with the same function or prestige. The present Oriana is not at all a replacement for the previous Oriana which was built for an entirely different purpose. Canberra was of course a very prominent ship and I understand why P&O might hesistate to use that name again (also because it might collide with the image they want to create now?). Nevertheless, at least some aspects like the funnel of Oriana (and Aurora) were actually inspired by Canberra. In a way these two were the immediate replacement for Canberra which was then serving as cruise ship and had to be retired.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 09-20-2010 12:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Rex:
P&O built a second Oriana, why not another Canberra?

As posted, Oriana (2) was basically the successor of Canberra. Her exterior (simulated split funnel, angled supports between the boats etc.) were inspired by Canberra. Aurora's more modified exterior was also inspired by Canberra.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 09-20-2010 02:54 PM

I am sure many here would like to see a Vista inspired Canberra 2! Something similar to Azura and her sister.

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Aussie1
First Class Passenger
Member # 25

posted 09-21-2010 01:10 AM

Since Oriana was built P&O I think have been trying to reinvent themselves and thus calling new ships after golden oldies has not really fitted into their marketing plan. Beyond Canberra how many of P&O's current passengers actually remember great vessels like the Arcadia or Orsova of 1954 or Chusan of 1950? As such there would be little value in reusing the names anyway but I do have to say a name like Himalaya is far more evocative than say Ventura. I have a feeling that Canberra hasn't been reused as many former passengers would believe there could never be another Canberra. Personally I would be quite happy so see another Oriana/Aurora sized ship built and called Canberra.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 09-23-2010 11:07 PM

Canberra and Oriana in video
I sailed Canberra as a child and remember the space.

video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyuJbEJ5RQ

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