Southern Cross Shaw Savill & Albion
Built: 1955 Gross tons: 20204 Length: 604ft (184m) Beam: 78ft (24m) Draft: 25ft (8m) Speed: 20kn Registry: British Passengers: 1160 Tourist Class
Built: 1955 Gross tons: 20204 Length: 604ft (184m) Beam: 78ft (24m) Draft: 25ft (8m) Speed: 20kn Registry: British Passengers: 1160 Tourist Class
Southern Cross sailed an around-the-world service from Southampton of approximately 75 days via the Panama Canal, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, with occasional calls at Port Everglades. When built she was revolutionary as the first major liner with engines and funnel aft and the almost complete absence of cargo space. She served the tourist, low-fare and migrant market. Laid up in 1971, she was then converted to the cruise ship Calypso, later Azure Seas and OceanBreeze.
| SAILING SCHEDULE of Southern Cross - Sep 1963 to Aug 1964 | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross arrives on around-the-world voyage eastbound from Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Suva, Tahiti and Panama with an intransit call at Port Everglades departing to Bermuda and Southampton. | Nov 16 | Nov 17 |