Paddle Steamer and Barge Building in Goolwa 1853-1914 (2013)

The historic River Port of Goolwa is located near the mouth of the Murray River in South Australia, it 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 lost history of shipbuilding at Goolwa and the craft of these early shipwrights. Made in collaboration with the Friends of the Oscar PW and with support from the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme and Lions Club of Goolwa.