Get ready to witness the revival of the historic paddle steamer PS Canally, soon to be cruising the Murray River once again. Built in 1907 in Koondrook near Echuca, Victoria, the PS Canally was fitted with a steam locomotive engine in 1912 and primarily traded wool from Echuca up the Murrumbidgee River for 10 years.

After her initial trading years, the Canally moved into South Australian waters, where she transported dried fruits between Berri and Morgan from the Riverland settlements. In the 1920s, the PS Canally was pivotal in building the lock and weir system on the Murray River before changing hands between private owners and the Ministry of Public Works in NSW. By the 1950s, she had been repurposed as a barge and eventually sank at Boundary Bend after years of neglect.

A dedicated team of volunteers is restoring the Canally to her former glory at the Port of Morgan. Exciting times are ahead as the PS Canally is set to start cruising in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and be among the first to experience this magnificent piece of river history.