Steam Tug Wattle
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| Vessel Stats | |
|---|---|
| Length | 75' |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Gross Tonnage | 99 -grt |
| Crew | min. 6 |
| Passenger Capacity | 60 Passengers |
| Shipyard | Cockatoo Island, Sydney, Australia. |
| Propulsion | Steam |
Steam Tug Wattle is a vessel which is currently out of survey. She was launched in 1933 as a tug in Sydney, Australia. She ran commercial cruises around Melbourne and surrounding areas. She suspended her marine commercial service in 2003 and is currently located in 2Victoria Harbour, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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[edit] History
[edit] Early Days
[edit] Construction
The Wattle was built in 1933 at Cockatoo Island dockyard in Sydney,Australia. It was setup as a project to keep the dockland's apprentices in work during the depression. The project was named 'Codeco'.
[edit] Navy Days
When she was completed, the Australian Navy took this small tug for work around the naval dockland. She was renamed 'Wattle' and was manned by a civilian crew, and carried out duties around the harbour.
[edit] Later on
The Wattle was recognised by the National Trust, and machinery onboard was kept exactly as it was made, after being restored to pristine condition. She ran cruises around Port Phillip Bay. Finally, she suspended commercial service in June 2003.
[edit] Currently
For a period of time, the Wattle was moored at Victoria Dock, near Telstra Dome whilst volunteer members attempted to raise the required funds to get Wattle back into survey. The Wattle has been moved to No 2 Victoria Harbour due to the new construction work going on to redevelop Melbourne Docklands and fundraising is still progressing..
[edit] Engines and stats
- Propeller: 7'6
- Engine: Two cylinder compound steam engine
- Operating boiler pressure: 130PSI
- Boiler: Oil fired, twin furnace scotch marine boiler
- Engine speed: 100rpm
