Historical information

The Argus Melbourne Friday 10 July 1908
QUEENSCLIFF, Thursday. - After a series of successful experiments in dredging the eastern end of the South Channel, the suction dredge Pioneer sailed this after-noon for the Gippsland Lakes, where work awaits her. During operations in the South Channel the dredge worked on a sandy and shell bottom in depths ranging from 35ft. to 40ft. with unqualified success, performing the work much quicker and cheaper than the bucket drudge John Nimmo, which is still employed. Captain Macarthur was in charge of the operations.

Physical description

Brass lock from Port and Harbours suction dredge 'Pioneer' used at the Queenscliff creek entrance

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References

  • The Argus Melbourne Friday 10 July 1908
  • The Pioneer (aka SS Pioneer) was a steel steam driven pump driven sand dredge. She was built in Glasgow, Scotland for the Victorian Dept. of Board of Works in 1905. The Pioneer was scuttled in the Victorian Ships' Graveyard on 9 March 1950.