Paddle-steamer first launched 120 years ago returns to working life
By Shannon Pearce

After being raised from the bottom of the river, dug out of the mud, and lovingly restored, the PS Cannally is ready to take passengers up and down the River Murray.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/ps-canally-paddle-steamer-recommissioned-at-morgan-festival/106726190

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Paddle-steamer first launched 120 years ago returns to working life

After being raised from the bottom of the river, dug out of the mud, and lovingly restored, the PS Cannally is ready to take passengers up and down the River Murray.

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