PS Emmylou

PS Emmylou is an authentic wood-fired paddle steamer operating from the historic Port of Echuca on the Murray River in Victoria. Built between 1980 and 1982 by Anthony Bowell and launched in 1982, she is one of the few wood-fired steam paddlers still offering regular public cruises. Departing from Riverboat Dock at Echuca Wharf, she provides heritage river cruises with live commentary on the river trade era.

Visitors can expect a heritage river cruise on the Murray River aboard a working wood-fired paddle steamer departing from Echuca Wharf. The vessel features an exposed steam engine, wood-fired boiler, open decks and timber interiors. Cruises include live commentary on river history, views of the Murray River, red gum forests and historic wharf precinct. Options include 1-hour sightseeing cruises and longer lunch and dinner cruises with onboard catering and licensed bar.

Built 1980-1982 at Barham, New South Wales by shipwright Anthony Bowell using traditional paddle steamer methods, launched in 1982 and named after singer Emmylou Harris. Commissioned as a replica wood-fired paddle steamer to preserve Murray River steam navigation heritage, she represents the late 19th-century river trade era when Echuca was Australia's largest inland port.

Represents the living heritage of Murray River paddle steamers and Echuca's identity as a historic inland port. Operated as part of the Port of Echuca heritage precinct, she demonstrates traditional wood-fired steam operation and maintains community connection to river navigation, tourism and maritime craftsmanship.