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River Steamer "Queen"
River Steamer "Queen". She was a stern-wheeler and operated from 1865. She was a trading steamer that also carried passengers. Became a floating cold storage and butcher's shop based at Renmark
River Steamer "Tarella"
"Tarella" at Blanchetown. In 1948 she was stripped of her machinery and resold. Towed to a permanent mooring near Mannum
River Steamers at Morgan
River Steamers "Colonel", "J. G. Arnold", and "Ulonga" at Morgan. The "Saddler" is just visible in the background. [Information provided by Maree Arnold.] According to a researcher, the vessel just visible in the background is the 'Oscar W', rather than the 'Saddler'. "Colonel" operated from approximately 1894. One of her barges sank near Yarrawonga blocking the river. "JG Arnold" was built from the wreck of the "Arbuthnot".
River Steamer "Queen"
River Steamer "Queen" at Milang. She was an iron paddle steamer built in 1865 at Goolwa and destroyed by fire at Mypolonga in 1928
River Steamer "Ventura"
River Steamer "Ventura" was a trading paddle steamer. She is photographed here with the captain and his family and dog as they are moored at the river bank. She was captained by E Dodd from 1909-1911 and by CP Allen from 1911 -1916
River Steamer "Ellen"
River Steamer "Ellen" at Renmark. This iron rig paddle steamer was built at Goolwa in 1876 and met her demise by fire at Morgan in 1930
River Steamer "Princess Royal
River Steamer "Princess Royal" was built in 1870 and was renamed "Monada" in 1926
River Steamer "Arcadia"
River Steamer "Arcadia" was built in 1903 at Goolwa. Originaly powered with an oil engine, a steam engine was installed about 1906. She sailed the lakes between Milang and Meningie
River Steamer "Shannon"
River Steamer "Shannon".
River Steamer "Shannon"
River Steamer "Shannon".
River Steamer "Nile"
River Steamer "Nile". This paddle steamer towed the old Dreadnought after she was made into a barge. PS Nile was destroyed by fire in 1926 and her remains lie not far from Bourke Wharf . Herbert J Brown and Walter Radcliffe Brown were part owners of the PS Nile from 1911 - 1927
River Steamer "Little Wonder"
River Paddle Steamer "Little Wonder" at Echuca eventually became a barge at Lake Nagambie
River Steamer "Merle"
River Steamer "Merle". This stern wheeler was built in 1903 and was used as a hawking steamer and was named for Captain E Diener's eldest daughter Merle. The barge "Flo" was named for the youngest daughter. The "Merle" sank in Lake Alexandrina in 1917
River Steamer "Viola"
River Steamer "Viola". According to a researcher, the Paddle steamer Viola did not exist as such until about 1910-11. Previous to this she was a steam launch and wasn't actually built until 1898. This photo was taken during her life as a fishing steamer, as seen by the fishing poles etc. on deck, so it was probably during her ownership by the Conner family of Boundary Bend. Her next owner c.1933, was William Wilson, also a professional fisherman.
River Steamer 'Blanche'
[General description] River Steamer 'Blanche' [48 tons, built at Goolwa in 1869] with the river in the foreground. She appears to be at moorings whilst people on board and on the riverbank pose for the photograph. Goods to be transported are piled up on the bank, and a horse drawn cart waits.
River steamer "Captain Sturt"
River Steamer "Captain Sturt" at Morgan slip. This paddle steamer was assembled at Mannum in 1916. The boat was a vital part of the construction of South Australia's locks, weirs and the Goolwa barrages. This boat was an experiment as it pushed its freight ahead instread of towing the barges astern. The photograph shows the paddle steamer just prior to its launch. Two figures are standing on the grass beside the boat. She served from 1916 to 1938. She was built by American Washington Meredith
"Corowa" River Steamer
"Corowa" River Steamer had a composite hull and was a stern wheeler. She was built in 1868 as a replacement for the "Lady Darling"
"Corowa" River Steamer
"Corowa" River Steamer had a composite hull and was a stern wheeler. She was built in 1868 as a replacement for the "Lady Darling". The photograph show the paddle steamer taking on wood.
"The Gem", River Steamer
"The Gem", River Steamer, was built in 1876 and was the first paddle steamer to use electric light. She was described as a three decker passenger boat.
"The Gem", River Steamer
"The Gem", River Steamer was built in 1876 and was the first paddle steamer to use electric light. She was described as a three decker passenger boat
"The Ruby", River Steamer
"The Ruby" at Morgan. There were three paddle steamers named "Ruby". The dates they were built were 1859, 1876, and 1908
"The Waikerie", River Steamer
"The Waikerie", at 'Book Purnong' or Gold Mine Cliff, about 3 miles below Berri. The vessel was built in 1911 and was destroyed by fire in 1929. A flock of sheep can be seen next to the "Waikerie"
River Steamer "Captain Sturt"
River Steamer "Captain Sturt". This boat was built in 1916 and finished her days in 1938. She had an iron hull and was unique in that she pushed barges ahead of her. Sometimes this was four or more barges loaded with stone from the Mannum quarry. She was built by American, Washington Meredith
River Steamer "Hero"
River Steamer "Hero". Steamship Hero was built in 1874 and operated until 1957
River Steamer "Gem"
River Steamer "Gem" circa 1930's, not long before the addition of the music room on the second foredeck. Gem was built in 1876 by Air and Westergaard. She was the first to employ electric light. She sank in 1948
"Alexander Arbuthnot"
River Steamer "Alexander Arbuthnot" partly submerged. Built at Koondrook in 1916 as a barge and was named after the sawmill's founder. She was fitted with an engine and superstructure in 1923. The vessel towed empty barges to nearby forests to collect logs which were cut into lengths at a mill. This boat worked until 1940s and sank in 1947. She was restored and currently carries passengers at the Port of Echuca.
"Alexander Arbuthnot"
River Steamer "Alexander Arbuthnot", partly submerged. River Steamer "Alexander Arbuthnot" partly submerged. Built at Koondrook in 1916 as a barge and was named after the sawmill's founder. She was fitted with an engine and superstructure in 1923. The vessel towed empty barges to nearby forests to collect logs which were cut into lengths at a mill. This boat worked until 1940s and sank in 1947. She was restored and currently carries passengers at the Port of Echuca.
"Alexander Arbuthnot"
River Steamer "Alexander Arbuthnot" partly submerged. River Steamer "Alexander Arbuthnot" partly submerged. Built at Koondrook in 1916 as a barge and was named after the sawmill's founder. She was fitted with an engine and superstructure in 1923. The vessel towed empty barges to nearby forests to collect logs which were cut into lengths at a mill. This boat worked until 1940s and sank in 1947. She was restored and currently carries passengers at the Port of Echuca.
"The Marion", River Steamer
"The Marion" River Steamer.
River Steamer "Ruby"
River Steamer "Ruby" near the Avoca Station woolshed, N.S.W.