tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post8312711358948270944..comments2024-02-28T20:01:14.778-08:00Comments on Volker's Photo Blog: the Arosa Star, the ship that brought us to CanadaVolkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518894610018046871noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-86815282701686650612016-09-10T12:44:07.332-07:002016-09-10T12:44:07.332-07:00Searching for immigration record for JOe Horvath, ...Searching for immigration record for JOe Horvath, Arosa Star, Bremerhaven Toto CsnadaJudy mattlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-82356260810719483362016-09-07T08:19:58.231-07:002016-09-07T08:19:58.231-07:00My family came to Canada in the early 50's on ...My family came to Canada in the early 50's on the Arosa Star. I was very young, 2 or 3, I think. My parents have passed on so I can't ask them. I think the vision of the beauty of the ocean has forever been planted in my subconscious,as I am strongly drawn to bodies of water. The experience of being German in Canada ( in Toronto ) in the early 50's and 60's was sometimes difficult. I think my life began like this ship's, full of promise and hope, and beauty and adventure... new hopes, new beginnings. And like this ship ( I believe ships have a life of their own ) there are storms we all have to weather, and sometimes it seems even as a ship-wreck we have the memory of our voyages.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-33957734434836678382016-09-01T21:55:45.515-07:002016-09-01T21:55:45.515-07:00How interesting I also came to Canada on the Arosa...How interesting I also came to Canada on the Arosa Star in June of 1957 from Bremahaven with my sister and our parents I had my birthday while on board June 4. We also landed in Montreal and then took a train to Calgary where I still live. Ingenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-58031061949845909142016-08-31T15:41:32.248-07:002016-08-31T15:41:32.248-07:00My family left Bremer haven in May 1956 and arrive...My family left Bremer haven in May 1956 and arrived in Quebec City May 11. I was 13 at the time. It was a rough crossing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-63406051297959079882014-08-13T19:15:48.354-07:002014-08-13T19:15:48.354-07:00I came from Bremerhaven to Quebec on either the Ar...I came from Bremerhaven to Quebec on either the Arosa Sun or the Star. I am trying to ascertain that to this day. It was in July of 1956. A great voyage for me, as I don't get seasick. Had the run of the ship. Have limited photo's. cruisingtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274112038378209641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-48167398363882574132013-05-13T06:53:37.424-07:002013-05-13T06:53:37.424-07:00I was only 7 years old and the Arosa Star took us ...I was only 7 years old and the Arosa Star took us from Vigo in Spain to La Guaira in Venezuela. /we were returning to Colombia, where I was born) The year 1955.It was a very handsome ship and I remember I got away not eating in the dinning room, but on deck. They pamapered me quite a bit. An unforgettable sight was the dolphins. It is sad to know it had a sad ending, I would love to visit where it docked in California. Thanks Klaus for bringing back all those memoriesconsuelonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-36649030043751738052012-04-14T11:56:43.372-07:002012-04-14T11:56:43.372-07:00Ours was a pleasant June crossing. Its such a sad...Ours was a pleasant June crossing. Its such a sad ending for a lovely ship (on the rock in California). We lived in London, Ontario after coming there from Montreal where the ship docked. Both my parents have passed on and I now live in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. Thank you for taking the time to comment, Klaus!<br /><br />Gruess,<br /><br />VolkerVolkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518894610018046871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-11508097316976541682012-04-14T10:49:58.784-07:002012-04-14T10:49:58.784-07:00My voyage on the Arosa Star took place in October...My voyage on the Arosa Star took place in October 1957 from Bremerhafen to Quebec. Departure was delayed by one day because of a terrible storm. It was still turbulant and 80% of all passengers suffered from motion sickness. Did not realize how many people were on board till we entered the St. Lawrence River and had our fare well party. I live now in California and will visit the wreck.Klaus Dojahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297042280164346928.post-6790805856581494192011-10-31T09:12:09.593-07:002011-10-31T09:12:09.593-07:00Thanks for posting a picture of the Arosa Star. My...Thanks for posting a picture of the Arosa Star. My family also arrived to Canada (Quebec City) via this ship in 1958.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com