RUPARA

Australian

1906 - 1924

Adelaide Steamship Co.

1,368 gross tons, 791 net.

Lbd: 230'2" x 36'2" x 13'7". Steel single screw steamship built R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Hebburn-on-Tyne, Newcastle.

Designed for the Spencer Gulf trade, Adelaide - Eyre Peninsular town of Port Lincoln in an express passenger service. Steamed from Port Lincoln, across the Spencer Gulf to Wallaroo, and returning to Port Adelaide via Port Lincoln.

Became a regular until World War 1 when she was diverted to the east coast serving Cairns via Brisbane from Sydney. Capable of 102 passengers, 72 first class and 30 second class.

Sold to Hong Kong interests in 1919. Sold again to owners in Manila and renamed Heras. Wrecked April 1924, full details obscure. (Rupara - aboriginal word for 'Round hill')

Information supplied John Hoskings, Flotilla Australia: http://www.flotilla-australia.com

Photo Credits: The late Allan Green collection Vic Australia (Photographer Allan Green)

Cheers and GB

Gordy