 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1854 -
Description: The Monarch was 69 ton iron paddle steamer built in Scotland in 1846. She sailed to Hobart as a schooner with her paddle wheel stored in her hull in 1855. She was soon doing regular runs to New Norfolk as well as pleasure cruises. On one occasion she took a load of residents with picks and spades to Betsey Island after a rumour circulated that gold had been found. In the 1950s her rotting hull was buried when New Town Bay was filled and made into sports grounds. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Monarch Subjects: steamships Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL292 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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