Welcome to Paddle Steamer Curlip
Paddle Steamer Curlip II is a replica of an historic paddle steamer of the Snowy River, in Far East Gippsland, Victoria.
A community project, her construction has utilized the traditional skills of wooden boat builders, and thousands of hours of volunteer labour. The Curlip will operate as a cruise vessel on the Snowy River Estuary exploring the natural and cultural heritage of this hidden gem of south east Australia.
“Curlip”
“Life and times of a Snowy River Paddle Steamer and the people who built her”
May Leatch.
The meticulously researched and beautifully presented story of PS Curlip I, who plyed the Snowy River from 1893 to 1919. Available for sale from the Curlip Centre.
The original PS Curlip was built in 1890 by Samuel Richardson and his sons. Her story is one of the early European pioneers of Far East Gippsland.
Construction started in 2006, and has been taking place at the Old Butter Factory in Orbost. More about the story of her construction.
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