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History
Australia
NameOscar W
Owner
  • Charles Wallin (1908–1914)
  • Permewan Wright/Murray Shipping Company (1914–1942)
  • George Ritchie (1942–1943)
  • South Aust. Govt. Highways Dept. (1943–1960)
  • Paddy Hogg (1960–1964)
  • Allan Moritz (1964–1985)
  • SA Tourist Commission (1985– )
OperatorFriends of PS Oscar W
Port of registryMelbourne, Victoria[1]
RouteRiver Murray, Australia
Ordered1908
BuilderCharlie Wallin
Commissioned1908
HomeportGoolwa, South Australia
Identification120751
Nickname(s)Oscar
StatusTourist vessel
General characteristics
Class and typeComposite Paddle Steamer
Displacement59 tons
Tons burthen83 tons
Length103 ft 1 in (31.42 m)
Beam20 ft 2 in (6.15 m)
PropulsionSteam
NotesData compiled from three sources[2][3][4]

The PS Oscar W is a restored paddle steamer located at Goolwa in South Australia.

  1. ^ "P.S. Oscar W. and P.S. Avoca with barges at Mildura". State Library of South Australia. 10 May 2001. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ "P.S. OSCAR-W ~ SPECIFICATIONS". Friends of PS Oscar W. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  3. ^ "P.S. OSCAR-W ~ THE HISTORY". Friends of PS Oscar W. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  4. ^ "SA Memory: Paddle-steamer Oscar W". State Library of South Australia. Retrieved 22 May 2012.

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