PS Ruby (1907)
The PS ''Ruby'', also known as the Paddle Steamer ''Ruby'' is the flagship of the historic port of Wentworth, New South Wales at the junction of the Murray River, Murray and Darling River, Darling Rivers. She is a composite hull paddle steamer that features a 1926 Robey & Co 20 nominal horsepower portable steam engine. Between 1996 and 2007 she was restored to her early 20th-century appearance. History Construction & life on the river The PS ''Ruby'' was built in 1907 at Morgan, South Australia by David Low Milne at the request of Captain Hugh King. This ''Ruby'' was a replacement for the Paddle Steamer ''Ruby'' built in 1876, which had been modified several times and had sunk twice before having her engine removed in 1908 (subsequently being renamed the Barge ''Radia''). The ''Ruby'' left on her maiden voyage from Morgan, South Australia on 1 March 1908, arriving at Renmark, South Australia, Renmark on the morning of Saturday, 8 March 1908. She arrived towing barges Emerald and ...
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Murray River Flag (Lower)
The Murray River Flag is flown from paddle steamers and other vessels in the Australian States of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia that ply the waters of the Murray-Darling river system. Little is known about the flag's early history but it may have originated as far back as 1850 when the formation of the Murray River League was announced. R. W. Beddome, founder of the League, enthused "Up with the Murray flag." No fragments of the original Murray River Flag are known to exist and three variants have passed down to the present day. History The earliest recorded reference to the Murray River Flag was at Goolwa to honour the first paddlesteamer to go into service on the Murray River. The ''Mary Ann'', built by three brothers William, Thomas and Elliot Randell, began her voyage from Mannum downstream to Goolwa on 4 March 1853. The Murray River Flag was hoisted upon their arrival. The flag was described by a reporter of the ''Australian Register'': "The flag ...
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