PS Adelaide will take its first passengers of the year next Friday November 8.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
The PS Adelaide took a test run on Tuesday, October 29, in preparation for its first cruises of the year next week.
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It was PS Adelaide’s first time cruising the Murray since its six-week break for routine maintenance and additional upgrades.
Shipwright Adam Fitton said the works had been done to accommodate future guests for the first time this year.
“We have been very fortunate to have Andrew Nielson, who has put a lot of time and effort in the Adelaide during a six-week period,” he said.
“The Adelaide has always been left as more of a working boat but Andrew has done a lot of work to bring it up to a professional standard that will allow people to come onboard.
“[Andrew] has brought it up to a showcase standard for people to come and enjoy.”
The Adelaide is looking good as new after its six-week break.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
The new works include the refitting of the paddle steamer’s general layout, plumbing on the boiler and work on the engine.
New additions include a tool room and bathroom, which have been added for the convenience of passengers and crew members.
A new PA system has also been installed for live commentary when the paddle steamer is carrying passengers.
The vessel has also received a new coat of paint, leaving the Adelaide looking pristine on the water.
Mr Fitton said there were more exciting developments for the Adelaide to be announced in future.
“Mark [Francis], the CEO of Campaspe Port Enterprise, is planning to showcase the Adelaide, as it is the oldest wooden hull paddle steamer,” he said.
“In the future, there will be a floating platform off the wharf structure to allow guests who visit the museum to walk aboard the Adelaide and take a closer look.
“Right now, when it’s tied up static, people can’t access it.”
PS Pevensey and PS Adelaide cruise side by side while the Adelaide takes a test run.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
In the much nearer future, the Adelaide will be taking on passengers for one day only on Friday, November 8, while the PS Pevensey is having a routine check-up.
The cruises will run at 10.15am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.45pm.
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