Caption
Tug "Nyora", a single screw steamship, built in 1909 by J.P. Rennoldson & Sons, Sth Shields. Owned by Huddart Parker & Co Pty. Ltd, reg. Melbourne and foundred about 50 miles west of Kingston SA on a voyage to Eastern states after passing Kangaroo Island with Aux. Schooner "Astoria" in tow on Monday July 9 1917. "Astoria" later towed into Port Adelaide by S.S. "Yarra", fourteen were lost, two surviviors.
Official Number: 120760
Tonnage: 306 gross, 5 net
Dimensions: length 135'0", breadth 25'1", draught 13'5"
Motive Power: Triple expansion recip. Steam engine, 206nhp by shipbuilder.
Refer - "Steam Tugs in South Australia" by R Parsons
This image is of a model of the vessel.
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Source
Port Adelaide Nautical Museum
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