I was fourteen when my family emigrated to New Zealand in 1961. I had never been near a ship before and could not grasp the size of the ORIANA. It was a wonderful ship even though we were in tourist class.

I have always liked this ship. I would go to where she docked at least once a month right up until she was towed out of the heads bound for Japan. Sailed on her twice - great experience and memories. Thank you all for the comments.

Breathtaking from every angle and despite having been disposed of when only 25 she was a superior ship to Canberra. Her only problem being that her internal layout was distinctly as a two class ship and was therefore not so easily opened up as a one class cruise ship. For those critics of her appearance, I wonder, did they ever actually see her and sail on her? I only ever saw Orsova once at a great distance, I certainly wish that I'd sailed on her.

I've always been more of a CANBERRA guy, but this is a pretty cool shot. My favourite Orient liner is probably ORSOVA.

Great Tony but agree with Denis

She does look better from this angle, but from stern it's an awful looking ship!

Just fabulous...!