Scanned from a faded photograph circa 1900
The pier at Queenscliff, Australia with the excursion steamer PS Hygeia in the background
The Hygeia was launched in Scotland in May of 1890 and began excursion service in Australia in December of that year.
She could carry up to 2000 passengers and remained in service until 1931. the Great Depression and the increase in road traffic use led to her demise