Historical information

P. S. PEVENSEY:
Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins.
Tonnage:130 tons
Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W.
References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle
Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157

Significance

The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca.
The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.

Physical description

Colour photograph of the wharf and the back of the P. S. Pevensey, moored at the Port of Echuca wharf , c.1979. In front of her is a punt , a small paddle boat and to the right of the photograph part of the back of the P. S. Etona.
The Cargo shed and the cranes can be seen on the wharf. Photograph taken looking south along the river.

Inscriptions & markings

. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodak