72 Victims Fleeing the Famine Die Aboard a Paddle Steamer - 1848 #Irishhistory #Ireland | Irish Echoes

Pause for a moment to enjoy the smooth cruising Paddle Steamer 'Enterprise.' 🚢 It first launched on the Murray River in 1878, making it one of the oldest working paddle steamers in the world. Throughout its life, the 'Enterprise' worked as a cargo boat, floating store, fishing vessel, houseboat and showboat. It's moored outside the Museum but gets to enjoy the occasional paddle along Lake Burley Griffin staffed by a specialised crew of Museum volunteers. Learn more about it's vast history: http

73K views · 314 reactions | It's hoped removing a derelict paddle steamer moored on Lemon Quay, Truro will trigger a clean up and redevelopment of the area - which marks where the city meets the river. | BBC Cornwall | Facebook

18K views · 321 reactions | All aboard the Waverley! ⚓️ Did you get to see the historic paddle steamer? ➡️ bbc.in/468ZE0j  Clevedon | BBC Bristol | Facebook

26K views · 732 reactions | We've officially waved off Paddle Steamer, Kingswear Castle to the boatyard for the colder months after her 100th year on the water.  And what a monumental year it's been 殺 #DartmouthRiverboats #DartmouthSteamRailway #RiverDart #PaddleSteamer #Century #KingswearCastle | Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company | Facebook