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River Streamer "Gem" [B 9829] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] Popular paddle steamer 'Gem' at moorings on the Murray River. The lower deck was used for cargo (note the wool bales). The middle deck was for the passengers and the top one for the captain and crew. She was launched at Moama, New South Wales in 1876 and had a long and eventful career including two sinkings. She is now in process of restoration at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement.

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Physical description

Photograph; 10.3 cm x 7.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1895

Photographer

Robertson, W. A

Collection

Part of Murray River Collection

Subject

Gem (Paddle steamer)
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W. -S.A.)

Catalogue record

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Digitisation information

Date

29/11/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,526 x 2,565 pixels (9.0 MP)

Size

27.16 MB

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