PS Success

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PS Success
State Library of SA: [B 63241/40]
History
Murray River Flag (Upper).svg Australia
NameSuccess
OwnerWestwood & Air (first owners)
OperatorG.B. Air
Route River Murray, Australia
Laid down1877
Out of service1957
HomeportMildura, Australia
FateWreck
StatusRestoration project [1]
General characteristics
Length82 ft 1 in (25.02 m)
Beam16 ft 2 in (4.93 m)
Draught5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
PropulsionSteam
NotesData compiled from several sources [2] [3]

PS Success is a historic paddle steamer in Victoria, Australia. Originally built as a snagging steamer in June 1877, it is currently being restored by the Port of Echuca to full working order. When operational, it will be added to the fleet of paddle steamers at Echuca Wharf. [2]

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During her working life, the Success spent her working days towing barges containing red gum, wool, and other argo along the river system, while also operated as a passenger vessel between Swan Hill and Mildura during the years of 1915-1916. [4] The Success was also used to rescue sheep from flooded stations during the 1956 Murray River flood. [1]

In 1996, decades after being abandoned at Merbein, the remains of the Success were recovered and moved to the Old Mildura Homestead. After almost 10 years of restoration efforts made by volunteers, the hull was relocated to the Port of Echuca with intention of further restoration. [1]

Particulars

PS Success measures over 82 feet long and 16 feet wide. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 O'Callaghan, Deborah (20 August 2009). "PS Success Paddle Steamer Sets Sail from Mildura to Echuca". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "P.S. Success". Port of Echuca. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  3. Christopher, Peter (2001). Paddlesteamers and Riverboats of the River Murray (2 ed.). Axiom Publishing. p. 47. ISBN   1864760400.
  4. "History of the Paddlesteamer Era". Echuca Moama. Retrieved 16 February 2022.