Photographs of river boats [PRG 1258/1] • Photograph
Alexandra at the old jetty, Point McLeay
The 'Alexandra' at Point McLeay.
Alexandra
The 'Alexandra' carrying passengers.
Alexandria
The 'Alexandria' tied up at Mannum with PS 'Marion' in background. A researcher suggests that the spelling of this vessel is Alexandrina, as in the Lake. However there were vessels 'Alexandria' and 'Alexandrina' operating on the Murray River.
Steam Launch, Alexandria
Steam Launch 'Alexandria', when owned by Bowman, on the Lakes (possibly Goolwa vicinity).
Alexandrina on Goolwa slip
The 'Alexandrina' on Goolwa slip being converted from steam to oil.
Screw steamer Alexandria
Screw steamer 'Alexandria' used by Mr. McIntosh, Irrigation department.
Alexandrina in a picturesque setting
The 'Alexandrina' in a picturesque setting. Taken after 1954, possibly 1955, at Apex Park downstream from Mildura. [from information supplied].
Alexandrina
'Alexandrina' at Mildura, 20 May 1979.
P.S. Alfred and barge, loading cylinder for Wakool Bridge, 1911
'P.S. Alfred' at Echuca Wharf.
P.S. Alfred
P.S. 'Alfred' opposite Echuca Wharf.
Alfred snagged and sunk in River Darling
Alfred snagged and sunk in River Darling, Barge Moorabin alongside.
Alpha
The 'Alpha' on the River Darling.
Alpha
The 'Alpha' with Mr & Mrs Collins & family aboard.
Alpha above Renmark
The 'Alpha', composite paddle steamer, above Renmark. A researcher has indicated that this vessel is the Jolly Miller. The dome of the boiler can be seen rising through the floor of the upper deck, just forward of the wheelhouse, which is consistent with the description of the Jolly Miller.
Alpha at Renmark
The 'Alpha' at Renmark with P.S. Corowa in background.
Amphibious
The 'Amphibious' after conversion from screw steamer to sailing vessel, becoming a two masted ketch.
Arbuthnot at Echuca wharf
The 'Arbuthnot', wooden paddle steamer, moored at Echuca wharf with an unnamed barge on the outside.
'Arbuthnot' at Echuca wharf
The 'Arbuthnot', red gum plank paddle steamer, moored at Echuca Wharf. Koondrook Barge on the left.
Arbuthnot at Echuca wharf
The 'Arbuthnot' at Echuca wharf, with Koondrook Barge on left.
Arbuthnot at Koondrook sawmills
Photographs of paddle steamers and other forms of shipping on the Murray river, arranged alphabetically in albums by the name of the vessel.
Arcadia
The 'Arcadia' paddle steamer, with barge, moored at river bank.
Arcadia passing Lyrup
The 'Arcadia' passing Lyrup, January 17th, 1923. Low river; first boat for the season.
Arcadia carting wood
The 'Arcadia' carting wood from Catarupta Creek to Berri pumping station.
Arcadia at Pt. McLeay
The 'Arcadia' at Pt. McLeay Mission Station landing, Lake Alexandrina fully laden with passengers.
P.S. Arcadia
The 'Arcadia', loaded with passengers for an excursion on the lakes. P.S. Arcadia built at Goolwa in 1903. Originally powered with an oil engine, a steam engine was installed in about 1906. The photo appears to be dated c1905.
Arcadia tied to bank
The 'Arcadia' under steam, tied up to bank.
P.S. Mannum & Argo barge being built
Paddle steamer 'Mannum' & 'Argo' barge being built, Avoca Reserve, Mannum. According to a researcher: 'The hull being constructed to the right is most likely the Albion barge (1915/16), as the PS Mannum was not built until 1919.'
Argo barge
The launching of the 'Argo' barge next to the 'Albion', Mannum.
Argo
The 'Argo' being used by E&WS Dept. as an irrigation pumping barge, at Mypolonga.
Argo
The 'Argo' being used by E&WS Dept. as an irrigation pumping barge, at Mypolonga.