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The bicentenary plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the steamer "Fire Fly" which was the first steam powered vessel in Melbourne.
Location
| Address: | Syme Street, Gem Pier, Williamstown, 3018 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.862142 Long: 144.905268 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 28-October-1838 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-October-1988 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Australia
1788 - 1988
Pioneer Steamer Fire Fly , 1838
150th Anniversary 1988
On the 28th October, 1838, the small paddle steamer Fire Fly of four horse power, opened by Captain Slyvester Brown commenced running a daily service between William`s Town and Melbourne, leaving from near this site.
The Fire Fly was the first steam powered vessel owned at Melbourne and she operated as a ferry around this port until withdrawn in the 1840’s.
The vessel was constr7ucted at Sydney and brought to Port Phillip as deck cargo, on the barque Denmark Hill.
City of Williamstown The Maritime Trust of Australia
