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. From December 2008 she 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.
Situations Vacant
Shapely lady
with old fashioned values seeks firm hands with experienced touch for guidance on travels.
Master Class 5 and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 with Steam certificate required from November 2008 for Paddle Steamer Curlip.
Expressions of interest for part time and casual positions invited.
Book Launch November 22nd.
The Curlip Centre, Orbost 2.30 pm
“Curlip”
“Life and times of a Snowy River Paddle Steamer and the people who built her”
May Leatch.
Meticulously researched and beautifully presented, this book will be available for sale from the Curlip Centre from the date of the launch .
Come and celebrate her commissioning at The Curlip on the Snowy Festival, November 28- 30 2008, with wooden boats, musicians, art and markets in the stunning setting of the Snowy River as it meets the sea.
The very first cruise of PS Curlip will depart on November 30, 2008. Find out more about this once in lifetime time experience, and other opportunities to cruise the Snowy on the Curlip.
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 has been taking place at the Old Butter Factory in Orbost since 2006, where she can still be viewed under construction until October 2008. More about the story of her construction
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