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"Decoy", Goolwa [B 9967] • Photograph

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"Decoy", Paddle Steamer at the slip.

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Approximately 1908

Decoy (Paddle steamer). She was brought out from Scotland in sections and built in Melbourne. She was originally designed to burn coal but was modified to burn wood. In her time she worked the St Vincent Gulf, was a barge and passenger vessel. In 1925 "Decoy" towed the barge "Cowie" which carried a record 2493 bales of wool on the Murray. Also shown in this photograph taken at Goolwa is the "Excelsior" a hawking steamer which was launched in 1873. She was sunk near Netley Station after being overloaded with alcohol for the shearers at Wilcannia. This caused a riot by striking shearers. Later her paddlewheels were incorporated into the "Coonawarra" in 1950
Paddle steamers -- South Australia -- Goolwa

30/11/2005

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