TICKERA

Ketch "Tickera", built in 1910 by Taylor & Hamilton, Birkenhead, SA. She had an auxiliary engine fitted in 1923 of 18 bhp & 5 knots. Owned by Walter Dorey until 1919 when she was owned by Edward J Wright. In 1925 by J Heritage, by 1941 by R.M. Crouch & parteners and later by Paul Strause. In 1964 she was acquired by M Lawrie for use as a diving tender. In 1965 she was sold to a building constructor for use in demolition work in connection with Torrens Island poerhouse scheme. She was sunk in 1966 and sold for demolition. She was dragged on to the bank in the North Arm, Port Adelaide, and dismantled. Official Number: 122729 Tonnage: 38 Dimensions: length 65'0", breadth 17'0", draught 4'9" Refer - "Ketches of South Australia" by R Parsons.