The many lives of the Pride of the Murray
The many lives of the Pride of the Murray This century-old boat has been reincarnated a few times and has so many stories to tell of pioneers who built her,
Help us restore an Australian icon
Please donate to the Pride of the Murray Restoration Fund
Every donation helps! It’s by everyone contributing a little, or what they can afford, that we will reach our target of $1.5 million. Even a small donation can buy brass handles, bronze screws or special heritage paint colours.
The result will make the Pride of the Murray an outstanding outback attraction that will inspire and educate future generations with her stories of pioneer ingenuity, resilience, adventure and achievement. From 1924 to 2024, she has been a part of many folks’ memories of work, discovery, holidays, and romance. Let’s pay tribute to her history by making her a lasting icon on the bank of the Thomson river.
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Stories
Read about the Pride of the Murray’s history, its journey by road from Echuca, Victoria to Queensland and more.
Nine very good reasons to help preserve the Pride of the Murray
Since the Pride of the Murray was raised from the Thomson river where she sank in March 2022, Richard Kinnon has been determined to preserve her. Unfortunately it was not
How did the Pride of the Murray end up on the Thomson
As its name suggests, the Pride of the Murray started its life on the River Murray in Victoria. Built in 1924, she was originally a wool barge. After being converted
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