PS Pevensey
The PS Pevensey was originally built as a barge in 1910, and was then converted into a paddlesteamer in 1911. She was built in Moama for Permewan Wright and Company, one of the largest ship owners on the river. Powered by a 20 h.p. twin high pressure steam engine, the Pevensey is a large capacity cargo/tow boat and was capable of carrying 120 tons in giant holds. In 1932 she was almost destroyed by fire at Koraleigh Landing below Nyah, but was rebuilt in 1933-35 at Morgan, South Australia. In 1939 she ran a regular cargo run between Morgan and Mildura before becoming redundant and being tied up at Mildura. In 1973 the Echuca City Council purchased her from the Collins brothers and steamed her back to Echuca. In 1975 she was slipped at Moama and completely restored. She now operated from the Port of Echuca and was used in the mini series “All the Rivers Run” playing the PS Philadelphia.
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