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C1863
The Australian Paddle-Steamer Coonanbara, on the New Patent Slip in Table Bay, Cape Colony.
Scarce c.19th engraving of the Coonanbara iron paddle steamer, schooner rigged, built by C J Mare & Co, Orchard Yard Blackwall London for ASN Co, Sydney. Designed as a passenger vessel for the Hunter River trade. Had also visited some … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Australian Paddle-Steamer Coonanbara, on the New Patent Slip in Table Bay, Cape Colony.
Date:
C1863
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
237mm
x 160mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1863
Description:
Scarce c.19th engraving of the Coonanbara iron paddle steamer, schooner rigged, built by C J Mare & Co, Orchard Yard Blackwall London for ASN Co, Sydney. Designed as a passenger vessel for the Hunter River trade. Had also visited some Queensland ports in her travels. 1874 re-boilered with 4 of such replacing original two and adapted to burn Newcastle coal. Trials then revealed her to be the fastest vessel in the colonies. October 1880 sold to Newcastle Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle. June 1894 sold to C H Guy, registered Sydney and hulked. Scrapped 1914
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
