Menu - 'At The Equator', RMS Otranto, Orient Line, 1954

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Menu - RMS Otranto, Orient Line, At The Equator

Summary:: Menu 'At The Equator' published by the Orient Line for passengers travelling on the SS Otranto in 1954 and used for a child's birthday party. It was used by Geoffrey and Hazel Tirchett who immigrated from London to Victoria, as '10 Pound Tourists' leaving London on 3 June 1954.

Geoffrey already had three brothers living in Australia. When they arrived they lived with one of Geoffrey's brothers in Brunswick, until they bought their own home in Pascoe Vale. Hazel and Geoffrey have fond memories of the journey - especially the food, which they particuarly enjoyed after rationing in England during and following the war. Their embarkation material was posted to them before they departed from Australia House in London.
Description:: Printed menu used on the ship RMS Oranto in 1954 for a child's birthday party. The front cover has a drawing of a face on a blue and white background.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr & Mrs Geoffrey & Hazel Tirchett, 2001

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	19.50 cm (Height), 0.10 cm (Width), 13.00 cm (Length)

More information

Tagged with:	food drink consumption, immigration, shipping lines, ten pound tourists, english immigration, shipping industry, ports of departure
Themes this item is part of:	Childhood & Youth Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Migration Collection, Transport Collection, Geoffrey & Hazel Tirchett, British Migrants, 1954
Primary Classification:	MIGRATION
Secondary Classification:	Travel - Shipboard Life
Tertiary Classification:	menus
Inscriptions:	Printed: Orient Line / at the Equator / Lynton Lamb
Publisher:	Orient Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. (Orient Line), London, England, Great Britain, 1954
User:	Mrs Hazel Tirchett, 1954
User:	Mr Geoffrey Tirchett, 1954
Place & Date Used:	Orient Steam Navigation Company Limited (Orient Line), 1954

Comments

Deirdre Brown Posted on 30 Apr 2011 5:43 PM

I also emigrated on the SS Otranto. The same drawing was used on a menu on a 1953 voyage. The drawing delighted the children because if it is turned upside down, it shows a turbaned man.

Eve Clarkson Posted on 24 May 2011 3:01 AM

I went to Melbourne in June 1953, with my 2 sisters and baby brother, on SS Otranto. I was nearly 4. We children were looked after - at least some of the time, in the nursery. My mother probably lolled around on a steamer chair, while she had the chance. I remember being absolutely terrified of King Neptune suddenly appearing over the rail of the ship as we crossed the equator. The sailor doll I received, with my certificate and Rowntrees fruit gums, was absolutely treasured until it eventually disappeared.I still miss it now - at 61! Reminder of a huge, diverse and thrilling world and an experience which has shaped my life.

Bernard Nicholson Posted on 10 Apr 2012 8:38 AM

I was on the same trip I remember it was my younger brothers birthday on the 3rd of June I remember the Tilbury Departure and all the streamers I was 6 years old I remember Going to visit Mt vesuvius ,and Port Said ,the Suez Canal and Aden and Columbo, and sailing past the Cocos Is. in daylight , The trip eventuall inspired me in 1969 to become a Merchant navy officer ,Our cabin was on E deck ,I remember the big swell crossing the Indian Ocean ,And my mother still has this menu also , Cheers Bernie N