- Sophia Jane
The "Sophia Jane" was the first
paddle steamer to operate inAustralia n waters. She was built in England and arrived inSydney in 1831.cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2005 | url = http://www.jenwilletts.com/Steamships.htm | title = Hunter Valley Steamships | work = Free Settler or Felon? | publisher = www.jenwilletts.com | accessdate = 2006-08-17]The "Sophia Jane" advertised the first Australian steamship cruise on
13 June in the "Sydney Herald"cite web | last = MacAuslan | first = Duncan | year = 2001 | url = http://www.aattc.org.au/Times%20July%202001W.pdf#search=%22surprise%201831%20parramatta%20timetable%22
title = Sources of Timetables for Sydney Ferries | format = pdf | work = The Times:Journal of the Australian Association of Time Table Collectors; July 2001 (no. 208) | publisher = Australian Association of Time Table Collectors | accessdate = 2006-08-17]The "Sophia Jane" was a 256-ton schooner-rigged steamer. She was an auxiliary steamer, like all the early steamers, using her paddle wheels only when winds were inadequate or contrary. [ [http://www.ahc.gov.au/publications/linking-nation/chapter-2.html#shipbuilding Chapter 2: Ports and Shipping, 1788-1970 ] ]
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