"Moorara" built in 1909 by AJ Inches, Echuca Vic, as a wood and iron composite Murray River Barge.  Vessel was altered in 1930 as a 3 msted fore and aft rigged ewith an auxilliary motor and was reregistered in July 1930 by G Heritage & CGD Heritage.  She

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"Moorara" built in 1909 by AJ Inches, Echuca Vic, as a wood and iron composite Murray River Barge. Vessel was altered in 1930 as a 3 msted fore and aft rigged ewith an auxilliary motor and was reregistered in July 1930 by G Heritage & CGD Heritage. She was sold in the late 1960's to owners who used her as a lighter between Wardang Island and the mainland. Official Number: 122728 Tonnage: 100 gross, 73 net Dimensions: 111'0", breadth 21'0", draught 5'3" refer - "Ketches Of South Australia" by R Parsons

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South Australian Maritime Museum, donated by Bob Thorjussen

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