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Built on the Brisbane River
In the year 1874
Registered on the 20th of March
Deck was made of timber
Constructed of iron
A.Challenger was the owner
Gross tonnage of 63
Entered service during 1911 in Hobart
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Draft was 6 meters
Engine was driven by steam
And turned twin screws
Laura she was christened
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Built by Smellie and Co
Identified by the numbers 71783
Known as slow and inefficient
Introduced as a trading ship
Now she sits on a bottom of rocks & mud
Gone but not forgotten