Historical information
The SS Edina's active service included the North Sea trade, ‘Crimean War’, ‘American Civil War’, Victoria’s west coast run, New Zealand to Melbourne trade, Queensland coastal trade, and of course, the Port Phillip Bay runs between the years 1880 to 1938.
Physical description
A saloon swivel timber chair with green velvet cushion and cast iron base from the SS Edina
References
- SS Edina The longest serving screw steamer in the world The SS ‘Edina’ is one of the most remembered vessels that plied the waters of Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay. Often referred to as the ‘Old Lady of Port Phillip’, she became the longest serving Screw Steamer in the World !!!
