Paddle Steamer and Barge Building in Goolwa 1853-1914

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This film's DVD sleeve notes state: "The historic River Port of Goolwa is located near the mouth of the Murray River in South Australia. Goolwa saw the birth of the Murray River trade and it was the only port on the Murray Darling River system where entire riverboats where constructed. Between 1853 and 1913 sixty one vessels, including thirty seven paddle steamers were built at Goolwa. This documentary explores the emergence of the Murray River trade and the lost history of shipbuilding at Goolwa and the craft of these early shipwrights".