HMS Himalaya

[310Loves2Cruise]

I traveled in 1961 from Tokyo to San Fran on this marvelous ship! Anyone know what has become of her?

[Heidi13]

On 9/5/2024 at 3:25 PM, 310Loves2Cruise said:

I traveled in 1961 from Tokyo to San Fran on this marvelous ship! Anyone know what has become of her?

 

I suspect you refer to the P&O ship SS Himalaya, as the HMS Himalaya dates from the 1800's. The HMS Himalaya was a troop ship the British Govt purchased from P&O in the late 1800's.

 

SS Himalaya was built by P&O in 1947. She was built in Barrow-in-Furness. She was sold by P&O in 1974 and scrapped the following year in Taiwan. I recall her demise, as it was the same year I started working for P&O.

 

She had an almost older sister ship in SS Orcades, which had a similar hull, with Himalaya getting an improved accommodation.

[CGTNORMANDIE]

On 9/5/2024 at 6:25 PM, 310Loves2Cruise said:

I traveled in 1961 from Tokyo to San Fran on this marvelous ship! Anyone know what has become of her?

Tell us more of what you remember.  What made Himalaya such a marvelous ship?  

[norboy76]

I don’t have many souvenirs from her, but here’s a couple of postcards, a souvenir spoon and a keychain.

[310Loves2Cruise]

On 9/10/2024 at 4:40 AM, CGTNORMANDIE said:

Tell us more of what you remember.  What made Himalaya such a marvelous ship?  

I was on the Himalaya as a child, and my memories revolve around being quarantined because I contracted measles while aboard and was unable to go about the ship! I do remember some wonderful meals being brought to my room, as well as my parents making sure I was cared for! I do wish I had had the ability to get about whilst on the ship, as I am a curious soul! 

Thank you so much for the wonderful pics!