The SS ''Karatta'' was a steam-powered vessel that operated in

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n waters. It mainly operated for 54 years between 1907 and 1961. Its last voyage was on 3 November 1961, and it was sold five days later to be broken up. It spent its career carrying goods and passengers between

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, Kingscote (on Kangaroo Island) and Port Lincoln. It was replaced by the MV ''Troubridge'' in 1961.

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Kangaroo Island Ferries of South Australia {{ferry-stub