| Type : |
Passenger launch |
| Launched : |
1952 |
| Builder : |
Woodleys Berrys Bay, NSW |
| Gross weight : |
unknown |
| Dimensions : |
unknown |
| Passenger capacity : |
49 |
| Speed : |
unknown |
This was one of two identical vessels (the other being Banksia/Biloela) built for the Cockatoo Island Dockyard.
Although constructed at Woodleys it would appear that apprentices from the island were involved in her construction. This vessel took over as the duty boat after Drummer was retired running to Balmain (Cove St), Elliot St and Bridge St (Drummoyne) inclusing to the company depot at Balmain Power Station.
In the mid 70's both sisters received modifications wit the wheelhouse being raised - prior to this it was neccessary to crawl into the small space. Other changes were made to the wheelhouse deck and the and the gear shift.
After Cockatoo closed, both small boats were sold to an operator on Brisbane Water and they ran a ferry service between Woy Woy, Saratoga and Davistown.
The boat is currently rotting away on the Parramatta River near Gladesville.