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Steamboat Boiler, Mannum [B 12137] • Photograph

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Summary

Boiler of steamer "Mary Ann", at Mannum. This paddle steamer was the first steam powered vessel on the Murray-Darling, was built by William Richard Randell and his brothers and was launched near Mannum in 1853. Steam was supplied by a box boiler which proved adequate for the task because of the thin plates from which it was made. The old boiler, dumped on the river bank was recovered and put on display in the main street. The "Mary Ann" was rsponsible for opening up trade on the inland rivers and contributed greatly to the economy of South Australia

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Physical description

Photograph; 16.6 cm x 10.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1912

Photographer

Angus, W. J

Collection

Part of Mannum Collection

Subject

Mary Ann (Paddle steamer)
Boilers -- South Australia -- Mannum

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Digitisation information

Date

13/02/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,180 x 3,324 pixels (7.2 MP)

Size

21.77 MB

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