'People lining up': Historic Murray River vessels steam back to life

Historic river maritime vessels are back cruising on the water after what is believed to be the longest time in history some of Australia's surviving paddle steamers were docked.During lockdowns many paddle steamer operations had to stopPaddle-steamers in South Australia and Victoria cruised along the Murray River through wars and droughts, but operators have said the coronavirus pandemic forced the vessels to a standstill for the longest time in their history.

They started the business in 1955 and passed their love for the historic boats onto the next generation of their family.Ms Kreuzer said it was an emotional moment when cruises had to wrap-up under pandemic restrictions imposed earlier this year. Executive officer Deb Alexander says the museum celebrates paddle steamers and their history interactively and encourages tourism to the town.

Lovely old boats. Had a very nice trip on one.

A trip in an historic steamer on the Murray - what a beautiful nostalgic moment to experience.

Yep. Look what we have right in our back yard. All aboard people!! 🚣

The river is technically in NSW, not Victoria, so will NSW police be on board to check for Covid-19 illegals?

No thanks, they have a slave type of feel to them. Cancel.

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