Sunday, June 16, 2013

The barge "Susan" at Psyche Bend


The Susan was a 59-ton composite barge wrecked at Psyche Bend Pump House, Murray River in 1961.

The vessel was built at Echuca on the Victorian side in 1884 and had a length of 26.21 metres and a beam of 5.486 metres.

Susan
Type:
Barge
Construction:
Composite
Primary Industry:
Unknown
Sub-Industry:
Unknown
Gross Tonnage:
59
Net Tonnage:
Unknown
Length (mtrs):
26.21
Beam (mtrs):
5.486
Draft (mtrs):
1.524
Cargo:
Unknown
Engine:
Unknown
Country Built:
AUSTRALIA
State Built:
Victoria
Port Built:
Murray River, Echuca
Builder:
Unknown
Port Registered:
Adelaide
When Built:
1884
Registration Number:
1/1886
Official Number:
89418
Sources:
Kenderdine, 1994, Historic Shipping on the Murray River.

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