The SS 'Peterborough' at Gerringong c.1890

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TitleThe SS 'Peterborough' at Gerringong c*1890Photo Number001585Datec.1890DescriptionThe steamer 'Peterborough' was built in 1886 by the Atlas Company of Sydney for the Shellharbour Steam Navigation Company. It was 159 ton gross, 108 tons net, 111.9 feet long, with a beam of 20.7 ft, depth of 7.6 ft and carried 40 passengers at sea. It was well patronised and ran from Sydney to Shellharbour and Ulladulla. The building of the railway from Sydney to the south coast bought about the end of shipping to Shellharbour. In 1905 the 'Peterborough' joined the Pig and Whistle fleet and was sold six years later for use as a hulk.LocationKiama

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The SS 'Peterborough' at Gerringong c.1890

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The SS 'Peterborough' at Gerringong c.1890