- 01Thursday January, 1874
PS ‘Burrabogie’
The paddle steamer PS 'Burrabogie' was built sometime prior to 1874. Originating in Echuca, she serviced the Murray River trade from 1874 to 1885 at which time she was sold and transported to the Gippsland Lakes. She was renamed PS "Burrabogie" c 1889...Visit Full Post
1874 - 01Saturday January, 1876
PS ‘Ethel Jackson’
The 159 tonne paddle steamer, PS 'Ethel Jackson', was built in 1876, by William Wilson of Echuca for McCulloch & Co. She was designed as a cargo steamer, built of composite materials, at a length of 115 ft (35 m) and was powered by a massive 62 horsepower engine. She was the largest boat on the Murray River and the flagship of her owners...Visit Full Post
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