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ORANJE in 1975, plus a photo-filled deck plan from 1973.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe end for the aging liner came in the fall of 1975. A special \"Farewell Voyage of S.A. ORANJE\" pamphlet was printed. On the cover is a color portrait of the ship sailing through azure seas. Inside is a short history, stats, and an officer's roster for voyage #1 in July 1948 and for the final voyage, #188, in September-October 1975.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso included is a final voyage cache with a portrait of the ship. It is postmarked October 10, 1975, from Cape Town. Inside is a card with more history of the ship which first sailed as the PRETORIA CASTLE.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn added bonus is a fold-out (22\" by 24\") deck plan showing both First and Tourist classes. 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