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Enterprise
Built - 1878 at
Echuca by Sawmill-owner William Kier
Hull - Wood
Engine - Twin cylinder steam - built by the Beverley Iron and Wagon
Co, UK
Boiler - Wood fired. Replacement boiler fitted in 1988
Entered service in the towage industry and in 1919 was purchased
for use as a house boat near Mildura. Another change of ownership in
1944 enabled the ship to remain in operational condition as it was
used both for cruising as well as a family home. She was purchased in
1984 by the National Museum of Australia and restored at the Port of
Echuca. In 1988 it was moved overland to Canberra, and refloated on
Lake Burley Griffin and now operates short cruises with the support
of volunteers.
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