Olivine II

DESIGN

Type
Ferry

Designed by
Other

Lead Designer
Frank Cowell

Length
58'6" x 14'3" x 3'

Propulsion
Motor

Propulsion Detail
1 x Wilson benzine motor 46 bhp oil engine

Speed
9.25 knts

Design Notes

Designed by Mr F Cowell

BUILD

Commenced

Launched
1910

Shipwright
NRW

Shipyard
NRW Newstead

Construction
Timber

Built
Yes

Build Notes

HISTORY

Commissioned by
Humpybong Steamship Company

Last Known Name
Maree-A

Last Known Owner
Hayles

Last Known Location
North Queensland

Fate
Lost North Queensland coast 1936

History Notes

Renamed in 1928

PHOTOS

1915 - Courtesy of Moreton Bay Regional Council

Builders Plaque - Original

Alongside the jetty at Redcliffe 1911

Another photo of her alongside the jetty

Arriving with a boatload of passengers


Under repair at Wrights boat yard, Newstead

PLANS

Original lines and profile drawing

MODELS

Original model prior to restoration


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