If you are a regular visitor to my web site, this page is a quick reference source for any recent information which I have access to. The updated information [see below] will be dated and a link is available to the relevant sections of the web site.

John Proffitt was on the ship in 1970 when fire broke out, read his account of what happened: John Proffitt’s memoirs of Fire on board S.S. Australis in 1970

Another selection of photos taken by an ex-passenger in 1975: Georgina Chamber's Picture Gallery

A selection of 20 photos taken by an ex-passenger during a Northbound voyage in 1975: Wayne Eddy's Picture Gallery

Ken Brewer and his family sailed on the Australis from Southampton in April 1973: Ken Brewer's Picture Gallery

Pictures from the Australis taken in late 1977: David Harman's Picture Gallery

Photos taken by an ex-crew member from 1976: Jackie Duckworth's (nee - MCKINLAY) Picture Gallery

These pictures were taken in 1972 by an ex-passenger: Jackie Wenham's Picture Gallery

A few photos from a southbound voyage in 1970: Del Parry's Picture Gallery

These pictures were taken on the ship in the late sixties: Peter Baunsgaard's Picture Gallery

View photos taken by an ex-crew member: Antonios Exintaris's Picture Gallery

Read about Glenn Martin's voyage Northbound, from 1974: Glenn Martin's Northbound Adventure in 1974

More photos from ex Master-at-Arms Tom Whyte, taken in the 1960's-`70's: Tom Whyte's Picture Gallery, Pt. 2.

A new book incorporating interesting S.S. Australis memoirs: Life's A Ship And Then You Fly

Tom Whyte was a Master-at-Arms on several Chandris ships in the 1960's-`70's: Tom Whyte's Picture Gallery, Pt. 1.

Wayne Jacksons story of his trip on the Australis in 1977: Memories of the cruise

I have picked 75 photos kindly sent by an ex-passenger. He took them on a voyage in 1977: Wayne Jackson's Picture Gallery

Crew member shares photos of her trip on the Australis: : Josie's Picture Gallery

Ex-Stewardess writes about her time working on the S. S. Australis in 1976: : Ex-Crew Member Josie Worked As A Stewardess

See the latest pictures of the American Star wreck: Christian Gepp's Picture Gallery

Ex-passenger Jake Jagt has sent me a YouTube link to a piece of cine film that his father took on the Australis in 1971: S. S. Australis.

Ian Best sent these in slide format which I have transferred, so that we can all view them: Ian Best's Picture Gallery.

Another set of photos from 1972 taken by an ex-passengers: Angelika & Franz Herbertz's Picture Gallery, Pt. 2.

A small set of pictures taken on the Australis in 1972: Angelika & Franz Herbertz's Picture Gallery.

A great collection of photos taken on both the Ellinis & Australis: Lenny & Markus Seifert's Picture Gallery.

Photos taken by an ex-passanger on the southbound voyage in 1969: Ann De Jong's Picture Gallery.

A few pictures taken by an ex-passanger in 1969: Joy Ruscoe's Picture Gallery.

More pictures taken by ex-crew member Ron Hall: Ron Hall's Picture Gallery, Pt. 2.

Ron Hall and I joined the ship at the same time, here are the photos he took: Ron Hall's Picture Gallery.

A small selection of pictures have been added from an ex-passenger: Simon Whittle's Picture Gallery.

A new slideshow of memorabilia has been added from ex-passenger Errol Munn:  Errol Munn's Memorabilia Slideshow.

Jeroen Van Der Beek travelled from New Zealand on the 31st of December, 1973:  Jeroen Van Der Beek's Picture Gallery.

June Nicholls travelled on the Australis in 1973:  June Nicholl's Picture Gallery.

Bruce Van Essen has sent me his pictures taken on the Australis in the seventies:  Bruce Van Essen's Picture Gallery.

Another passenger has kindly sent me a few pictures and memorabilia to add to the site:  Rob Prins Picture Gallery.

Just a few photos from an ex-passenger who travelled on the ship in 1970:  Carol Romanella's Picture Gallery.

Ros Dawes is an ex-crew member - she has sent some photos for me to add to the site: Ros Dawes Picture Gallery.

View the most recent photos taken at the wreck of the American Star: The American Star Picture Gallery.

New photos from one of the ex-crew who worked on the Australis in `77: John Dunlea's Picture Gallery.

Just a few pictures taken by an ex-passenger: Martin Todd's Picture Gallery.

View more photos from ex Master-at-Arms Thomas Hendrie: Thomas Hendrie's Picture Gallery 2.

A selection of photos taken by ex Master-at-Arms Thomas Hendrie: Thomas Hendrie's Picture Gallery 1.

View a set of photos from an ex-passenger: Chris Rabet's Picture Gallery.

View the most recent photos of the American Star wreck: The American Star Picture Gallery.

Read Pat Pettett's account of the fire on the Australis in 1970: Pat Pettett's Story of the Fire in 1970.

New photos of the Australis at Southampton in 1976 & `77: Andy Crespin's Picture Gallery.

View photos taken on a South Pacific cruise in 1966: Tony Morse Picture Gallery.

A selection of an ex-crew members photos taken between 1973 and `78: Linda Duncan's Picture Gallery.

Robert Toet recalls the fire on the Australis during a Toastmaster speech: Robert Toet's story "Drill or No Drill"

A tribute from Jim Galloway's brother: A Tribute to Jim Galloway

Ex-Inventory Officer\Master-at-Arms Jim Galloway 1942 - 2006: Jim Galloway 1942 - 2006

Photos were taken on the 12th. of October by Juan and Malene Calbarro: The American Star Picture Gallery.

The very latest photos taken at the wreck: The American Star Picture Gallery.

A few newspaper articles about the fire on the ship in 1968: The Cape Times Newspaper Article

Read what the Fuerteventura tourist brochure says about the wreck: The American Star - A disappearing ship.

Many thanks to Sean Handley for supplying the extract from the brochure.

Sonia and Eddy Devroey's set of photos of the wreck taken on the 23/09/`06: The American Star Picture Gallery.

A second set of pictures from ex-passenger Paul Clement: Paul Clement's Picture Gallery Part Two.

Surinder Paul Saini was a crew member from May 1972 through to September 1977: Surinder Paul Saini's Picture Gallery.

Paul Clement was on a southbound voyage in 1971: Paul Clement's Picture Gallery.

Lorraine and Rod have a few photos to share with everyone: Lorraine and Rod`s photos

Lorraine and Rod left Southampton in February 1974, bound for New Zealand: Lorraine and Rod`s southbound trip to New Zealand.

In 1970 William Palk returned to the UK on the Australis: William Palk's northbound journey on the Australis.

Steve Whittington has sent a couple of dramatic photos of the wreck: The American Star Picture Gallery.

New photos of the American Star wreck, taken in December 2005: The American Star Picture Gallery.

Vangel Cvetkovski emigrated to Australia from the former Yugoslavia in 1969: Vangel Cvetkovski's adventure on the SS Australis.

Roger Harris has written his account of his journeys on the ship: A Cable & Wireless engineers cruise Story.

New pictures of the Australis from an ex-passenger: Al Mote's Picture Gallery.

Ex-Master-At-Arms Chris Preston has put together a list of over 500 former Chandris Lines Colleagues: Chris Prestons Crew List.

(You will need MS Excel to read the above list)

An excellent selection of photos showing the American Star wreck: Christian Gepp's Picture Gallery.

Newspaper Clippings about the fire on the Australis in 1970: Fiji Times Newspaper Clippings.

I have also updated the old newspaper clipping I received a few years ago: Fire on the Australis.

Ex-crew member Lesley Nicholls has sent her photos: Lesley Nicholl's Picture Gallery.

Sandra Byott has sent her photos for you all to enjoy: Sandra Byott's Picture Gallery.

More Pictures from ex-crew member Roy Blinston: Roy Blinston's Picture Gallery Part Two.

Photo collection taken by an ex-crew member: Roy Blinston's Picture Gallery.

A new memorabilia slideshow: John McAleer's Memorabilia Slideshow

View Lee Corpe's collection of photos: Lee Corpe's Picture Gallery.

Ex-crew members small collection of photos: Efren Moldez's Picture Gallery.

Nigel Vicars memorabilia Collection: Nigel Vicars Memorabilia Slideshow.

View a set of photos taken by an ex-passenger: John McAleer's Picture Gallery.

Read a short story from John McAleer: Recollections of the S.S. Australis, 27 years on.

Ex-passenger Lee Corpe tells us her story: Lee Corpe's Story and Picture page.

Photos taken by an ex-passenger: Gary Fuller's Picture Gallery.

A short story and photos by an ex-passenger: David Ross's Story and Picture page.

View a collection of "Show" photos taken by my brother Ray: Ray Ironside's Patris "Show" photos.

View a collection of "Show" memorabilia from my brother Ray Ironside: Ray Ironside's memorabilia collection.

An ex-passengers story of his trip on the Australis: Wolfram Dallwitz aboard the SS Australis in Feb/March 1970.

Ex-Master at Arms Peter Evans photo collection: Peter Evans Picture Gallery.

Read ex-crew member Keith Weavers story from 1969: Keith Weavers Australis Adventure.

Wolfram Dallwitz's third set of photos: Wolfram Dallwitz's Picture Gallery Part three.

Bernie Carvell worked on the Ellinis and Australis, see his Ellinis collection here: Bernie Carvell's Picture Gallery.

View my brothers "shows" picture collection: Ray Ironside's Picture Gallery Part One.

Part one of Wolfram dallwitz picture collection: Wolfram Dallwitz's Picture Gallery Part One.

Part two of Wolfram's picture collection: Wolfram Dallwitz's Picture Gallery Part Two.

I have changed the design of the Picture Gallery: The S. S. Australis Picture Gallery

The third and final set of photos from ex-stewardess Vicky Penrice: Vicky Penrice's Picture Gallery Part Three.

Second set of photos from ex-stewardess Vicky Penrice: Vicky Penrice's Picture Gallery Part Two.

First set of photos from an ex-stewardess: Vicky Penrice's Picture Gallery Part One.

A short story and pictures from an ex-passenger: Maureen Amor tells us her story.

A memorabilia slideshow page has been added: Memorabilia Slideshows.

Keith has also sent in an interesting account of his voyage: Our Voyage to New Zealand

Read about and see photos taken at a crew reunion in Plymouth, UK: Ex-crew members run riot in Plymouth

A second set of photos have been sent in by an ex-passenger: Graham Lenton's Picture Collection.

John Newton has sent in a few photos for the gallery: John Newton's Picture Collection.

An ex-passenger recalls the fire on voyage 13 Southbound: John Newton's account of the fire on the Australis in 1968

A new story told by an ex-passenger set on voyage 27 Southbound: Alan Monroe's Story Of His Journey On The Australis

Photos from ex-crew member Kerri addy: Kerri Addy's Picture Gallery.

Great photos supplied by an ex-passenger and taken in 1976: Graham Lenton's Picture Gallery.

16 photos supplied by an ex-passenger who travelled on the ship in 1972: Alan Waller's Picture Gallery.

11 new photos taken on the Australis in 1973: Gavin Lee's Picture Gallery.

A selection of interesting new memorabilia in a slideshow format: Chandris Lines Memorabilia.

View 28 photos sent to me by two ex-crew members: Chris Preston and Jimmy Galloway Picture Gallery

Ex-Gym Instructor\masseur Doug Till shares his thoughts and pictures of the Australis: Doug Till's Picture Gallery.

This interesting story was submitted by ex-passenger Victor Willms: A cruise on the Australis by Victor Willms.

Ex-Stewardess Glynis Savory has also sent me her collection of photos: Glynis Revell's Picture Gallery.

Ex-Stewardess Patricia O'Brien has sent me her collection of photos: Patricia O'Brien Picture Gallery.

View ex-Master-at-Arms Jimmy Galloways picture collection: Jimmy Galloway's Picture Gallery.

A page dedicated to the late John L. Sullivan: The John L. Sullivan Picture Gallery.

"The Soldier, the Sailor and the Singer, a new book written by Dodie Frost: The Soldier, the Sailor and the Singer.

Commander D. Burling tells his story of the USS West Point: Commander D. Burling's story of the West Point

Ian Byard was Senior Berthing Officer, he tells his story: Senior Berthing Officer Ian Byard tells his story.

Read a newspaper article about the fire on the Australis: The fire of 1970.

Recent addition of Welcome Aboard Booklet from Peter Brown: Welcome aboard booklets and menus.

The latest set of photos are from February 1972, southbound:Peter Brown's Picture Gallery.

This is the first of several updates in the next few weeks: Brian Hanson's Picture Gallery.

Read a new story submitted by Jerry who travelled on the Australis in 1977: Memories of the cruise

New photos, plans and sketches of the Australis conversion sent in by Arminio Lozzi: The American Star Conversion.

I have re-built the history pages adding new paragraphs and photos, split into two sections:

You can start at the beginning or go straight to part two below: History Part 1.

Part two carries on from when Chandris Lines purchased her:History Part 2.

Welcome all visitors to the S.S. Australis Website, which has now been online since 1998! I will continue to update the site if I receive a new story, or if you have interesting photos taken on the ship during your voyage on either the southbound, northbound, or on one of the South Pacific cruises. We used to do those trips several times a year from Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland (New Zealand). I am deeply moved by the interest and wonderful contributions from the numerous passengers and crew over many years. You can send an e-mail to me on the link below: A HUGE THANK YOU Warm Regards Ken