Historical information

Information of construction of Pride of the Murray.
Construction: Composite
Tonnage: 71 gross 36 net
Dimensions: L 82.4 ft B 15.5 ft D 4.4
Date of Registration: Melbourne 1870 no.88, 918
Built: Echuca, Vic. 1865
Owners: Permewan, Wights & co.

Significance

This photo has Social and historical significance,depicting some of the boats and the wharf in the 1980's. It gives a very clear visual of the Port of Echuca wharf and the Echuca banks of the Murray with some of the beach visible.

Physical description

Black and white satin photograph of the starboard side of the P. S. Canberra sailing upstream on Murray river between the Port of Echuca wharf and the Echuca bridge.
The Pride of the Murray (front on) can be seen further behind , on the left, with the Pevensey, which appears to be moored in front of the wharf in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of photo paddlesteamers are marked Canberra & Pride of the Murray. On back of the photo is marked in pencil: please return to Mrs H.Coulson, Port of Echuca, Box 35, Echuca.