c. 1980, Photograph, B 55311
GLENELG: The HMS Buffalo replica under construction. There was a replica of the HMS Buffalo built in the beachside suburb of Glenelg, that for many years was a land based restaurant on the water's edge. The HMS Buffalo in Adelaide was a replica of the original ship that sailed to South Australia in 1836. Guests would eat down below and after lunch or dinner they could explore the ship and pay a visit to the museum that was located on the upper deck. Restaurant patrons were on board an exact replica of the HMS BUFFALO, which finally sank on rocks off New Zealand on a later voyage. The only deviation from the original ship was the ceiling height, which was raised two feet for the comfort of everyone onboard. [Source: thebuffalo.com.au] The restaurant was closed to the public in December 2013.