Austalia, Tasmania, Hobart © Kathy Mansfield
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2013
The 'Admiral' is an 1865 rowing ferry built in Hobart. She is the oldest commercial vessel in Tasmania. For many years, 'Admiral' operated out of Waterman's dock in Hobart taking people for picnics on the Eastern shore. Being the largest rowing ferry she also took out the Governor for the annual Hobart Regatta. 8.67m (28' 5"), Launched: 1865 Huon Pine Carvel Rowing Ferry Designed by: Thomas Morland