PS ''Success'' is a historic

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, Australia. Originally built as a snagging steamer in June 1877, it is currently being restored by the Port of Echuca to full working order. When operational, it will be added to the fleet of paddle steamers at

Echuca Wharf Echuca Wharf is a historic timber wharf on the Murray River at Echuca in Victoria, Australia. The simultaneous construction of the wharf and the railway line between Echuca and Melbourne in 1864 saw the Port of Echuca become the second largest ...

. During her working life, the ''Success'' spent her working days towing barges containing red gum, wool, and other cargo along the river system, while also operated as a passenger vessel between

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and

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during the years of 1915–1916. The ''Success'' was also used to rescue sheep from flooded stations during the

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. In 1996, decades after being abandoned at

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, the remains of the ''Success'' were recovered and moved to the Old Mildura Homestead. After almost 10 years of restoration efforts made by volunteers, the hull was relocated to the Port of Echuca with intention of further restoration.

Particulars

''PS Success'' measures over 82 feet long and 16 feet wide.

References

External links

''P.S. Success''
{{DEFAULTSORT:Success, PS Paddle steamers of Australia 1877 ships Ships built in New South Wales Echuca-Moama