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PS 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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