List of Sydney Harbour ferries

Sydney Harbour's first ferries were sail and/or oar powered, but by the mid-19th century, paddle steamers were well established. Double-ended ferries became common as they did not require turning at terminating wharves in Sydney's busy but narrow bays, including at the main hub at Circular Quay. Double-ended ferries, however, provided technological challengs for screw (propeller) propulsion and Sydney's shift from paddle steamers to screw ferries in the closing years of the nineteenth century was relatively late. Diesel power first came to Sydney Harbour ferries mainly through the conversion of existing steam ferries to diesel in the 1930s and the 1950s, when during the slow post-Bridge decades ferry companies could generally not afford new ferries. Hydrofoils were introduced to the Manly run in the 1960s and 1970s halving travel times for those willing to pay a premium fare. Government investment in new vessels during the 1970s and 1980s saw the replacement of the surviving early twentieth century vessels. New vessels included modern Lady-class ferries, four large Manly ferries, and nine First-Fleet ferries. The most recent decades have seen the introduction of the RiverCats, JetCats, SuperCats and in 2017, the Emerald-class ferries. Apart from the four Manly "Freshwater-class" ferries, the current Sydney Ferries fleet comprises all catamarans.

NameYear BuiltDescriptionOrigin of nameTonsLength (m)PassengersClass/TypeOut of service
Rose Hill Packet1789A hoy launched in 1789, in the year following the settlement of Sydney. Also known as 'The Lump', it was used to transport goods and passengers up the Parramatta River. The return journey could take a week between Sydney and Parramatta. 12 tons (bm)11 m-13 m  Packet or Hoyc.1800
Surprise1831Launched in 1831 in Neutral Bay for the Parramatta service, Surprise was the first Australian built steamship and the first steam ferryboat in Sydney. In service for six months with limited financial success. Her draught was too deep for the route and she was sent to Tasmania. Sold to Hobart in 1832.[1][2]40 tons24 mPaddle steamer1832
Sophia Jane1826An auxiliary steamer, built in the United Kingdom in 1826, arrived in Sydney in 1831 and fitted out for excursions around the harbour with limited financial success.[1] She was too deep in the draft for Parramatta River service and was used on coastal trips north and south of Sydney.[3]  38 m  Auxiliary steamer  
Experiment1832Due to high cost and difficulty in sourcing steam engines at the time, this vessel used horses on treadmill attached to a central wheel to propel her via paddle wheels. Provided a Sunday's-only service to Balmain from 1840. Converted to steam and in 1846 was sent to Brisbane to become that town's first ferry.[1][4]Unusually had horses drive paddle wheels.38 tons24 m100Paddle steamer1846
Australia1834Paddle steamer built for £200 by the newly-formed Australia Steam Conveyance Company for Parramatta service. 12 hp (9 kW) steam engines. With little opposition apart from sailing craft that struggled with river currents and tides, she was a financial success with the company paying a dividend in 1836 of 38 per cent. Withdrawn from Parramatta service following the introduction of Comet (1843) and used on Balmain, Five Dock, and Iron Cove runs.[1][4][5]45 tons25.3 mPaddle steamer1863
Rapid1837Second vessel ordered by the Australian Steam Conveyance Company following the success of Australia (1834). Built in the United Kingdom and sent to Sydney for re-assembly. The first double-ended ship in Australia. Copper boiler, 20 hp (14.9 kW) engine, iron hulled. Ninety-minute trip on Parramatta service. Ran aground at Glebe Point in 1863 where she was used as a house boat.[1][4][6]1852
Kangaroo1840Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. Bought in 1847 by Tasmanian Government for use in Hobart. Later worked in Melbourne until 1891.[1]Australian native animal1847
RavenPaddle steamer built for Parramatta service.[7]Paddle steamer
Waterman1844Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service.[7] 8 hp engine. Began frequent services to Balmain run by Messers Flood, Perdriau and Fennmore but the small ferry was unreliable and not popular.17 tons15 mPaddle steamer1874
William IVUnusual style of paddle wheel.[8]
Emu1843 Double-ended iron paddle steamer built for Parramatta service and later serviced Balmain route. Similar to Black Swan and Pelican. Assembled from parts imported from the United Kingdom. Her 1 metre draft was well-suited to river work. 30 hp (22.4 kW) jet-condensing steam engine drove 4.2m paddle wheels, giving speed that was stiff competition for the older Australia. Similar to Black Swan and Pelican. Successful ferry that ran on Parramatta River service for 20 years. Also use from 1855 as inaugural weekday service twice a day to Manly. Later transferred to the Balmin run.[7][9][10][11] Wrecked 24 April 1884. Australian native bird65 tons28.6 m  150Paddle steamer  1884
Comet1843 Wooden paddle steamer built by William Lowe in Clarencetown for Parramatta service. 35 hp triple expansion steam engine.[7] until bought in 1852 by syndicate that included Thomas Mort. Sold again the following year for £3,100 and transferred to Melbourne. Bought in 1862 and sent to New Zealand but sank en-route.[12]50 tons30.1 mPaddle steamer1862
Native1844Boiler exploded in 1850, renamed Maid of the Mill and later sold to Brisbane.[13]18.3 mPaddle steamer1862
Ferry Queen1844 Built at Thomas Chowne's yard at Pyrmont and used by brothers Thomas and James Gerrard to run from Windmill Street to Blues Point, the first regular cross-harbour ferry service. Also used to haul pints of produce and livestock.[14][15]-8 tons40?
Gypsy Queen1844Wooden paddle steamer built by Thomas Chowne, Pymont for Gerrard brothers.[14][15]-8 tons40
Brothers1847 Unlike most of the Harbour's early paddle steamers, she was not an excursion boat but a ferry. Served on a variety of early routes and was one of the first regular Manly ferries. A Gerrard Brothers boat.[14][16]Named after owners John and Joseph Gerrard.[10]50 tons20.6 m50 passengers1886
Cobra1849Iron paddle tug built in Swansea, South Wales. Designed as a tug-tender, she worked in Melbourne then Launceston, and then Hobart before working in Sydney from 1869. Her main Sydney role was a tug, and sometimes as a cargo vessel. On occasion, she would transport passengers to Manly. Transferred to Newcastle in 1874, and lasted until circa. 1917.[17]1874 to Newcastle
Agenoria1850a Gerrard Brothers boat. Sold to Melbourne 1852.[14]22 tons15.8 m1852
Victoria1851Iron paddle steamer. Built by Thomas Wingate & Co, Whiteinch, Scotland. 60 hp. Owned by E Manning from 1856 to 1863. She provides the first regular Manly service from 1856. Taken off Manly service 1860. Sold to Japan in 1863, sunk 1864.107 tons (1861, 132 tons)37.7 m (1861, 47.0 m)200 approx1860
Star1852Wrecked in 185744 tons22.3 m1857
Mystery1852Wooden paddle steamer built by Money Wigram & Co, Northam, England. 60 hp 2 x grasshopper side lever steam engines by George Butchard. 9 knots. 60 hp 2 x oscillating steam engines. 11 knots. Imported by Manly Ferry Company to join Royal Alfred as a tug, cargo carrier, and excursion ferry. Converted to a lighter 1893141 tons40.3 m7501893
Black Swan1854Iron paddle steamer built by C.J. Mare & Co, Blackwell, England and reassembled in Sydney for Parramatta service.[7] 35 hp oscillating steam engine. Sister to Pelican, similar to Emu. In 1859 and 1860, ran Sunday and holiday services to Mosman with Perri. Also used to provide services to Manly. Rebuilt and lengthened in 1865. Wrecked 4 June 1868.[10][11]40 tons, 1865: 69 tons27.6 m, 1865: 33.5 m150Paddle steamer1868, wrecked
Pelican1854Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. Sister to Black Swan, similar to Emu. Also used to provide services to Manly. Sank 3 April 1888.[7][10][11]42 tons27.6 m165Paddle steamer1888
Herald1854A Gerrard Brothers boat, sent out in sections from England. Steered by a tiller at either end, she often worked as a tug. Richard Hayes Harnett used her from 1871 to start a ferry service to Mosman Bay, and used on most runs across her career.[16][18] She sank off North Head in 1884 while waiting to tow a ship into the harbour.[14]22.9 m501884
Premier185619 tons23.2 mPaddle steamer1891
Pearl (I)185611 tons16.8 mPaddle steamer1891
Peri185622 tons16.8 mPaddle steamer1886
Nautilus (I)1856a North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14]36 tons16 m1891
Phantom1858Iron paddle steamer built in Melbourne by J Daw, most of her service was on Manly run for the Brighton and Manly Beach Steam Company. The first of the large double-ended Manly ferries. 50 hp steam engine. Also thought to be the first vessel in the long standing Manly ferry livery of dark green hull and white funnel with black topping. Long and narrow (beam 4.0 m) paddle steamer with shallow draft made for unpleasant rides across Sydney Heads in bad weather. Broken up in Pyrmont c. 1886[10][16]63 tons36.3 m160Manly ferry, paddle steamer1886
Ysobel1860Built by P.N. Russell & Co. Sydney. Joubert's first ferry, to Hunters Hill. Possibly Sydney's first screw-propelled ferryboat, however, there is no confirmation that it was not a paddle steamer.[19]
Kirribilli (I)1861A small double-ended wooden paddle steamer steered with a tiller at either end. Built by John Cuthbert, Sydney. 8 hp power steam engine. First ferry in North Shore Ferry Company[14] Then transferred to be the second ferry on the Hunters Hill run.Australian Aboriginal name meaning 'good fishing spot', and name of a Sydney suburb11 tons601879, wrecked
Cygnet1862
Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. In the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. Re-engined in 1879, hulked in August 1891.[7][20]
young swan30 tons27.1 mPaddle steamer1891
Gypsy Queena Gerrard Brothers boat.[14] Took over from Waterman on the Balmain run in 1846.
Emu (II), later Brightside1865Originally built in 1865 as Emu (II) by A & J Inglis, Glasgow and re-assembled at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane for use on Brisbane River and Moreton Bay. Two inverter diagonal steam, 70 hp. 10 knots. Originally owned by Queensland Steam Navigation Company. Came to Port Jackson Steam Boat Company in January 1877 through to 1909. Renamed Brightside in 1887. Sank in 1897, converted to cargo vessel in 1902 and worked the Manly route until 1908 when she was gutted by fire. The hull was converted to a lighter, and broken up in 1909.[14][21][22]269 tons52.1 m800Paddle steamer1908
Adelaide, later Swan1866Double-ended paddle steamer on PParramatta River service for Parramatta River Steamship Company with several subsequent owners. Rebuilt and renamed Swan in 1879. Thought to have been broken up around 1900.[23]1900(?)
Transit1866 a North Shore Ferry company vessel.[24]69 tons24 m
Galatea1868a North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14]21 m
Royal Alfred1868
c. 1890
Wooden paddle steamer built by George Beddoes, Auckland. 60 hp 2 x oscillating steam engines. 11 knots. First regular saloon steamer on Manly service. Also used as a tug, cargo carrier, and excursion ferry.
141 tons40.3 m7501893
Florence1872Wooden screw steamer built by W. Dunn, Lavender Bay. 8 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] Provided first regular daytime runs to Mosman.15 tons16.9 m1900
Coombra1872a North Shore Ferry company vessel. Burnt out 1888.[14][20]45 tons23.8 m1888
Leipoa1872
Wooden paddle steamer. Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd, Balmain. 19 hp steam engine by builder. H. Perdriau's Balmain Steam Ferry Co Ltd. broken up c1918.
scientific name for Malleefowl49 tons27.4 m1918
Aberona187?Serviced the Mosman and Neutral Bay routes[18]
Bungaree (Beengaree)1873Horse punt61 tons23.7 m(punt)1900
Darra1875a North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14]57 tons24.9 m1883
Nellie1877
Wooden paddle steamer. Built by Duncan & Sorrie, Balmain, NSW. 16 hp triple expansion steam by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd. Sold to Newcastle. Fate unknown
69 tons25.4 m?
Commodore1878 Manly iron paddle steamer. Originally had twin funnels. Sold to Newcastle in 1926 for use as a tug. Scuttled 8 September 1931187 tons1926
Victor1878a Gerrard Brothers boat.[14][25]24 tons15.8 m?
Nell1878a North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] Wrecked 1883.[26]71 tons25.4 m1883
Fairlight1878Paddle steamer on Manly run. Built in Scotland and sailed and paddled to Sydney. Steel-hulled with two-deck timber super-structure. The third double-ended steamer on the Manly run and first to be specifically designed for the route. Converted to two lighters in Brisbane.[27][28]A suburb near Manly.315 tons52.1 m950Manly ferry, paddle steamer1914.
Telephone1878Wooden paddle steamer. Built by H Perdriau. 40-hp compound diagonal steam engine by Atlas Engineering Co85 tons31.9 m-
Wallaby1879 Sydney's first double-ended screw ferry, and the second in the world. Built by Norman Selfe. This remained the basic design of all Sydney double-ended screw ferries.[16] Wheelhouses were added later. Unusually, lower deck passenger area was full width of hull with no bulwarks. Converted to a tug in 1918, then a lighter, and broken up in 1926.[14]a native Australian animal163 tons32.9 m329-1918
Osprey, later Lilac1879Screw steamer. Built as 'Osprey' in 1879 by W Dunn, Berry's Bay. 11 hp steam engine by Vale & Lacey. Sold to the North Shore Steam Ferry Co. in 1892 and renamed Lilac.[29]35 tons20.2 m200-
Benelon1880 Vehicular ferry. Sunk in 1923 after collision with North Coast steamer Burringba without loss of passenger life, however, a number of horses went down with the ferry to much public outcry.[30]Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora204 tons36.6 m28 vehicles, 84 passengersVehicular ferry1932.
Millie1880 Wooden paddle steamer built by W Dunn at Berry's Bay. 25 hp steam engine by Mort's Dock and Engineering. Converted to a lighter 1902, broken up 191081 tons21.3 m1902
RoseWith Swansea, provided the first regular Watsons Bay services
St Leonards1880 Paddle steamer, decommissioned in 1901 and used as floating pontoon at Neutral Bay and Hunters Hill[31]a Sydney suburb110 tons33.5 m475-1901.
Alathea, Aleathea1881Built by Rock Davis. Both decks largely closed in. Sydney's first electrically lit ferry, and one of the first double-ended screw ferries. North Shore Steam Ferry company bought her from Parramatta River Steam and Tram Company. Travelling at 6.5 knots, she lost the 'forward' propeller and her speed immediately increased to 9 knots. 1892 re-engined (50 hp compound steam by Bow, McLachlan % Co) and converted to single-ended vessel with her lower deck closed in. Converted to lighter in 1913 and her engines placed in the Karingal launched that year.[5][32][33]79 tons, 1892: 120 tons33.3 m5001913
Lily1882 Wooden screw steamer. Built J. Piper, Balmain, NSW. 20 hp triple expansion steam engine. Spent much of her time on the Circular Quay to Neutral Bay run.[34] Broken up 191166 tons23.0 m250-1911
Eagle, later Cygnet1882
As built, as Eagle
Wooden screw steamer. Built by W Dunn, Berry's Bay. 25 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. Renamed Cygnet 1899. Converted to houseboat 1931. Fate unknown
74 tons23.9 m370-1931
Brighton1883 Iron-hulled paddler. Built by T.B. Sheath & Co., Rutherglen, Scotland. 160 hp (1890s: 230 hp) 2 x compound diagonal oscillating steam engine by A. Campbell & Son. 15 knots. A popular well-appointed Manly ferry. The largest paddle steamer operated on Sydney Harbour and the last on the Manly run, she was sold in 1916 becoming a store ship in Port Stephens.[28]    67.1 m  1200Manly ferry, paddle steamer  1916
Port Jackson1883Screw steamer used as Manly cargo vessel with passenger facilities. Could also be used as a tug.[28][35]108 tons
Balmain1883 Paddle steamer. Built by B.S. Bridges of Balmain for the Balmain Steam Ferry Company. From 1901, run by the Balmain New Ferry Company. Replaced by the second series of Lady class ferries and broken up around 1910.[36]Sydney suburb117 tons36.5 mPaddle steamer1910
Victoria1883Paddle steamer built by Watty Ford of Berry's Bay. Typical of the shape of North Shore Steam Ferry Company's double-ended paddle fleet. Incorporated into Sydney Ferry Company's fleet in 1900. Transferred to Melbourne about 10 years later.[37]119 tons34.1 m4341910(?) to Melbourne
Warrane1883
Vehicular ferry.
109 tons30.2 m14 vehicles, 144 passengersVehicular ferry1931
Halcyon188482 tons30.2 m2901933
Gannet188448 tons19.8 m2131930s
Cammeray1884 Later used as floating pontoon and wharf.[31]Cammeray is named after the Cammeraygal tribe197 tons39.3 m6751908
Possum1884Wooden screw steamer. Built by Rock Davis, Blackwall. 12 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. First all-night North Shore service. Sunk 191132 tons17.8 m1911
Neutral Bay, later Thelma1885Renamed Thelma in 1897.[26]A Sydney harbourside suburb50 tons21.0 m1920s
Bunya Bunya1885Typical of Sydney Harbour paddle steamer ferries, she was the largest and last of them. Sold in 1910 and used as a pontoon at Gladesville Bridge wharf. Sister to Waratah (II).[38][39]Araucaria bidwillii, the bunya pine202 tons64.6 m688Paddle steamer1914
Waratah (II)1885 Paddle steamer. Later used as floating pontoon and wharf. Sister to Bunya Bunya.[31][39]Australian-endemic genus of large shrubs including the NSW State floral emblem.197 tons36.6 m695Paddle steamer1910
Lincoln1886 Balmain paddle steamer117 tons36.5 m400
Leichhardt1886 Balmain screw steamer68 tons23.1 m370
Lotus1886Cargo vessel 1918-193970 tons22.6 m2681918
Narrabeen (I)1886Paddle steamer built by Mort's Docks for Port Jackson Steam Ship Company. Smaller and of lower passenger capacity than Brighton, she was used on off peak services to Manly. With the introduction of the larger Bingarra class and larger screw ferries, in 1911 she was modified for use as a cargo ferry with derricks fitted at either end. Hulked about 1917.[17]Narrabeen239 tons48.8 mManly ferry1917
Swansea1887With Rose, provided the first regular Watson's Bay services[40]60 tons359
Me Mel1888Paddle steamer built for Balmain Steam Ferry Company. On 31 January 1914, sank in four minutes without loss of life after being hit at her wharf by steamer Mokau.174 tons38.1 m580paddle steamer
BeeServed the Watson's Bay run.[40] Unusually, had a canoe stern. Replaced by ex-Balmain ferry, Bald Rock, and sent to Brisbane.
Oceana1886Served the Watson's Bay run, wrecked on the bar of Manning River while en route to work for Manning River Ferry Company.[40][41]34 tons18.2 m2401903
Jenny LindServed the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company
Golden Rose1872Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company. Also served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[18]12 tons11.4 m1891
Zeus1878Served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[18] Wrecked 189216 tons, 1898: 35 tons16.0 m1892
SpeedwellServed on early Mosman services in 1870s.[18]
MatildaServed on early Mosman services in 1870s.[18]
MascotteServed the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company
Elaine1882Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company.18 tons15.4 m3101914(?)
Petrel1883Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company26 tons, 1898: 35 tons18.1 m
Admiral1883
One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company.
121 tons31.1 m1896, to New Zealand
Psyche1884
Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company
42 tons21.4 m
Marra Marra1884One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company.66 tons25.3 m1896, to New Zealand
VictorServed the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company
Bald Rock1884 Wooden paddle steamer. Built in Balmain by G. Duncan for Balmain service.[38] 35 hp steam engine by Atlas Engineering Co. Renamed Vaucluse in September 1900. Later transferred to Watsons Bay service replacing Bee. Name reverted to Bald Rock in 1905. Sold to Melbourne 1907, broken up 1928.location in Balmain105 tons34.3 mPaddle steamer1907
Courier1887
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Served the Watson's Bay and Balmain runs. Contracted to the P & O Line, she was on call whenever one of their liners was in Sydney Harbour
65 tons22.8 m300
Genista1886
Built in Lavender Bay in 1886 by W. Dunn for H. Perdriau was a single-ended vessel used as a ferry, for cruising, and occasional tug work. In 1889, she was sold to Westernport Bay and Flinders Steam Ship Company to work on Westernport Bay. Broken up in 1933.[42]
24.3 m2001889 (to Victoria)
Pheasant1887First vessel on Sydney Harbour with triple expansion steam engines. Engines were later used in the Karrabee (1913),[32] and are now part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences collection.[43] Converted to lighter, 1914–1918138 tons33.5 m4601914(?)
Birkenhead1888Balmain single-ended screw steamer. Had several owners and mostly used around the Balmain-Darling Harbour, Rozelle Bay areas. When the Balmain New Ferry Co. took over the Lane Cove run in 1906 the 'Birkenhead' was also used on that service to Fig Tree. Sank on 14 May 1913.[44]Sydney locality115 tons26.5 m4401913, sank
Kangaroo (II)1891Wooden screw steamer built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain. 60 hp steam engine by Muir & Houston. First double-ended ferry with triple-expansion engines (by Muir & Houston). Burnt out in 1900 and in 1901 and rebuilt each time. Worked on North Sydney service before being transferred to Mosman service.[45] Sold for breaking up 1926. Australian native animal158 tons34.1 m632K class1926
The Lady Mary1892First of a number of series of 'Lady' ferries. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Became a houseboat after her service as a ferry.[38]79 tons25.3 m393Lady class, first series1928
Lady Napier1892
Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46][47]
89 tons29.9 m450Lady class, first series1920 laid up(?)
Lady Manning1893Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46]97 tons33.2 m475Lady class, first series1928
Conqueror1893 One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. Later transferred to South Australia
Waringa Karaga1894 Built by Dunn Brothers, Berry's Bay for North Shore Steam ferries and later taken over by Sydney Ferries Ltd. 30 hp compound steam engine by Muir & Houston Ltd, 11 knots. As built had open deck which was glassed-in about 1910, renamed Karaga in 1913. Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 for use as accommodation vessel.Originally built in 1894 with open deck which was glassed-in about 1910, renamed Karaga in 1913, and taken over by US forces in 1943.[48]125 tons32.2m588K class1943
Fearless1895
Wooden screw steamer, built by Peter Callen of Stockton. 40 hp compound steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 12 knots. Chartered 1896 to the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Company as Manly ferry. Alterations carried out by Young, Son & Fletcher of Balmain, and supervised by naval architect Walter Reeks. To Brisbane 1908. Broken up 1952.
104 tons (1896 111 tons)34.1 m1932
Barangaroo1896 Vehicular paddle ferry. Sank off Terrigal Haven 1933Wife of Bennelong, a senior man of the Eora205 tons36.4 m26 vehicles, 86 passengersVehicular ferry1932
Manly (II)1896Wooden screw steamer. Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Balmain NSW. Designed by renowned naval architect Walter Reeks, the first double-ended screw ferry on the Manly run.[49] 100 hp triple expansion steam engine. 14 knots. In 1922, set a record time of 22 minutes for trip to Manly which has not been beaten by conventional ferry (hydrofoils did the run in 15 minutes). Broken up in 1926229 tons44.8 m820Manly ferry1924
Wallaroo Kiamala1896Wooden screw steamer. Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Rozelle. Originally built with open upper deck and sister ship to Carabella.[39] 30 hp triple expansion steam engines by Muir & Houston Ltd. Originally operated by North Shore Steam Ferry Company then by Sydney Ferries Ltd. Rebuilt in 1914 by David Drake, Balmain, NSW and glassed-in with named changed to Kiamala. Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 to assist the war effort[50] as an accommodation vessel. Fate unknownWallaroo, Australian native animal.122 tons32.4 m545K class1943
Lady Hampden1896 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Requisitioned for naval use in 1942. Sunk as target.135 tons35.1 m636Lady class, first series1942
Carabella Karabella1897Wooden screw steamer. Sister to Wallaroo/Kiamala.[39] Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Rozelle for North Shore Steam Ferry Company (later Sydney Ferries Limited) 30 hp compound steam engine by Muir & Houston Ltd. Received electric lighting 1901. Rebuilt, extended, and renamed Karabella in 1916. On 9 May 1901, collided with Rosedale near Milsons Point and damaged amidships. On 17 January 1902, collided with Sonoma and sponson damaged. Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, however, in 1936 returned to service as an excursion vessel mainly following the 18 footer races. Returned to passenger service in 1939 on Neutral Bay route. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 to assist the war effort.[50][39]After a house built on North Shore in 1882-'Carrably'129 t, 1916: 151 t32 m595K class1943
Una1898Burnt 4 April 1927Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'fancy name'44 tons20.6 m1801927
Rose1898One of Joubert's Lane Cover ferries. Service speed of 10 knots. Designed well for river work with high wheelhouse to see over crowd and a good balance of open and closed areas. Burnt out on 4 April 1927 when Lane Cove service was near its end.[42]80 tons25.6 m1927
Bronzewing1899   Wooden screw steamer. The largest of Sydney single-ended ferries, she had a shallow draft and could exceed 12 knots. The last traditional 'river type' boat built for the Parramatta service. Glazed-in all around, and other open ferries were updated to match. Built by R. Young & Son, Balmain. 35 hp triple expansion steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 12 knots. Withdrawn from that service in 1931, used by Sydney Ferries Ltd until scrapping in 1933.[32][38]a bird149 tons33.5 m5001933
Kurraba1899Similar to Kirribilli (II). Built by North Shore Steam Ferry Co Ltd. 60 hp triple expansion steam engine by Campbell & Calderwood. 12 knots. Mainly used on the Mosman run.[51] Laid up 1932, sold for breaking up in 1934.Sydney harbourside suburb195 tons40.9 m890K class1934
Kirribilli (II)1900Wooden screw steamer. Similar to Kurraba. Built by John Cuthbert, Sydney. 60 hp triple expansion steam engines by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, Balmain. 12 knots. Served various North Shore runs. Retired following opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Broken up 1935.[52]Australian Aboriginal name meaning 'good fishing spot', and name of a Sydney suburb198 tons39.7 m896K class1934
Kuring-gai (II)1901Designed by renowned naval architect, Walter Reeks. Iron framed, steel plated double-ended screw ferry, and the first of the familiar Manly ferry shape of the 20th century. Built at Mort's Dock and Engineering in Balmain.[49] 85 hp triple expansion steam engines by builder. 15 knots. Sold to Newcastle 1928. Tied up and hulked in 1934. In World War II, US forces used her in New Guinea as a storage barge. After WWII, towed back to Newcastle, moored at Hexham and sank in the mud near Hexham Bridge, still visible.[53]Ethnonym referring to indigenous Australian peoples from between the Gamilaraay and Sydney497 tons51.8 m1,228Manly ferry1928
Kamilaroi1901
Slow vessel due to experimental mounting of engines with pistons running horizontal. Broken up 1932
an Australian Aboriginal tribe328 tons39.0 m28 vehicles, 174 passengers.[38]Vehicular ferry1932
Shamrock1901 Wooden screw steamer. Built by N Joubert. 20 hp compound steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 11 knots. Sold to Newcastle. Renamed "Wattle". Broken up by 194182 tons25.2 m420
Koree1902Built by David Drake, Ltd, Balmain. 69 hp Triple expansion steam engine by Clyde Engineering Co. Ltd. 11 knots. First Sydney ferry with enclosed promenade deck passenger house. Sold for breaking up in 1934.An Australian Aboriginal name for Chowder Bay276 tons42.8 m1,058K class1934
Kailoa1902 Built in 1902 as a tug, Greyhound II, converted into a ferry about 1908 to run the Clifton Gardens service for Sydney Ferries Ltd. Reconverted to tug in 1917.[54][55]1941
Kummulla1903Built by Dunn Brothers, North Sydney. 31 hp compound steam engine by Lees, Anderson & Co. 12 knots. Sea trials on 15 January 1903. Collided with Vaucluse in 1919 and was out of service for several weeks for repairs. In 1927, the first vessel to arrive and rescue passengers during the Greycliffe's sinking. Laid up following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932. Engine removed 1935 and sold 1935. Hull sold 1939.Autralian Aboriginal word for 'catch me'168 tons36.3 m797K class1934
Lady Rawson1903Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Differing to the other early Lady Class ferries, had open-air extended shelters for passengers on upper deck. Made redundant with the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.[56]172760Lady class, second series1934
Vaucluse (II)1905Wooden double-ended screw steamer. 70 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. Ltd. 14 knots. Served the Watsons Bay run. The first of the Walter Reeks double-ended single-screw designs and built by Rock Davis of Brisbane Waters. At 15 knots, the fastest ferry at the time, able to overtake Manly ferries en route to Watsons Bay. [45][57][58] Expensive to run.[54] In 1916, collided with Royal Australian Navy steam yacht, Franklin, and began to sink with 100 passengers aboard. Kirawa, towed her to Garden Island where she was made fast.[59] With the Watsons Bay run declining, the vessel was sold to Newcastle 1931 and its fate is unknown. Watsons Bay service was abandoned in 1933.[25][54]a suburb in Sydney's east121 tons42.5m7091931
Kulgoa1905Built by W M Ford Jnr, North Sydney. 60 hp triple expansion steam engine by Mort's Dock & Engineering, Balmain. 12 knots. Along with Kuramia, at 338 tons, the largest wooden ferries on Sydney Harbour.[60] Built to service the busy North Shore routes. in 1935, provided with a higher (flying) bridge for use as a spectator vessel for sailing events.[61] Sold for breaking up 1952 following State Government takeover.Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'returning'338 tons42.7 m1,255K class1952
Binngarra1905Steel screw steamer. Designed by Captain Christie and built by Morts Dock & Engineering. First of the Binngarra class Manly ferry that was the model for the Manly ferry throughout the 20th century. First Manly ferry with wheelhouses at the end of the top deck. The first of six near identical sister ships Bellubera and Barrenjoey (later North Head).[62] 103 hp triple expansion steam engine by builder. 14 knots. Ran 98,279 round trips to Manly. Converted to lighter 1933 and used in Port Stephens. Hull later used in New Guinea as a cargo hulk for United States Navy during World War II. Scuttled 1946Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'returning'442 tons57.9 m1372 (summer) / 858 (winter)Manly ferry, Binngarra type1933
Lady Northcote1905Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] First double-ended screw ferry in Sydney built for single-screw propulsion.[63] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[64] Similar to Lady Rawson but with raised wheelhouses. Along with Lady Rawson, was the largest of the series and sported two funnels. Sold and hulked 1941. Scuttled in Pittwater 1945Wife of Henry Northcote, 1st Baron Northcote128 tons35.3 m605Lady class, second series1941
Kareela1905Wooden double-endeed screw steamer. Built for Neutral Bay to Circular Quay Service by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Trials on 7 September 1905 and entered service 4 days later.[65] 40 hp compound steam engine by Chapman & Co. Ltd. 10 knots. Nicknamed 'The Box'.[45] Sold for breaking up in 1959 after Kosciusko returned to service following her conversion to diesel power.Australian Aboriginal word for 'south wind'106 tons34.4 m784K class1959
King Edward1905Served the Watson Bay area until 1934,[45] and set new standards for speed and comfort.[57] Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[46] Sold in 1934 following the cessation of the Vaucluse service in 1933.98 tons31.1 m5401934
Lady Linda1906Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46]13 tons13.1 m1934
Kai Kai1906 Built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain. Triple expansion steam engine (59 hp). When launched (7 November 1906 by Miss Nina Massic), she was the largest of the Sydney Ferries Ltd fleet. Reached 11.5 knots on her trials (13 March 1907), and three days later began work on the heavy-lift commuter run from Circular Quay to Lavender Bay.[66] Survived opening of harbour bridge in 1932 and was modified with a flying bridge to provide her master with greater visibility in order to follow yacht races. She was used extensively for charter and concert events. To Navy 1942 for use as accommodation ship.[50] Navy purchased her in 1943. Sold for breaking up 1947Australian Aboriginal word for 'jewfish' or 'food'303 tons46.3 m1245K class1942
Kookooburra1907 Represents Sydney Ferries Ltd's first attempt to design ferry specifically for Parramatta River service after it took over the service in 1901. Unusually for K class, it was originally fitted with a short funnel for service along the river and its low bridges. Passengers, however, were showered with soot and awning was placed on promenade deck.[67] Kaludah was a similar design. Following cessation of services past Gladesville Bridge in 1928, she was fitted with tall funnel.[68] In late 1940s, was sent to Newcastle to carry dockyard workers. Broken up in 1959.[69]Australian native bird180 tons42.7 m700K class1948-49(?)
Burra-bra1908 Second of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Bellubera (1910), Balgowlah (1912), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head, and Baragoola Sold to Navy in 1942. Broken up c. 1950.[70][71]An Australian Aboriginal name for The Spit.[72] 458 tons59.4 m1437 (summer) / 916 (winter)Manly ferry, Binngarra type1942
Lady Carrington1908 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Sold for breaking up 1934.146 tons39.6 m701Lady class, second series1934
Killara (II)1909Vehicular ferry, sold for service on Westernport Bay in 1933 following the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sold to Melbourne authorities 1944. Later broken up in Tasmania. Similar to Kedumba.[69][73]309 tons40.049 passengers, 33 vehiclesVehicular ferry1933
Kaludah, formerly Kuranda1909 Built by Morrison & Sinclair, Ltd. Balmain. Campbell & Calderwood triple expansion steam engines (50 hp, 12 knots). Launched as Kuranda but named changed to Kuludah when larger ship was named Kuranda.[69] Of similar design to Kookooburra with short funnel to pass under low bridges on Parramatta River service.[67] Kookooburra and Kaludah were the only K-class ferries to have pointed rather than rounded ends. Caught fire at her moorings on 22 March 1911, drifted downstream, brought under tow alight by fire boat Pelvius, burnt herself to the water line and sank in Tarban Creek[74]...the shortest lived of the Sydney ferries. Engines and usable timber went to the Kamiri.[62][75]137 tons35.1 mK class1911
Kanimbla (later Kurra-Ba)1910Similar to Kosciusko. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Triple expansion steam engine by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, 55 hp, 11 knots. On 15 June 1927, Manly ferry Balgowlah collided with Kanimbla at Circular Quay tearing a hole in the Kanimbla's port bow. Balgowlah had minor damage whereas Kanimbla nearly sank. Four people on Kanimbla were injured during the incident. Gave up her original name, Kanimbla, in 1935 to a bigger ship, and became Kurra-Ba.[76] Broken up 1950s.Australian Aboriginal word for 'Big fight'156 tons35.4 m791K class1946(?)
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In her final configuration as a diesel-electric vessel
Third of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), Balgowlah (1912), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head, and Baragoola. 1936, first Australian ship to be converted to diesel-electric engines with Harland and Woolf engines. Fire destroyed her superstructure while tied up overnight with the death of 2 crewman. Rebuilt in 1937. 1954 updated with English Electric units. Retired 1973, scuttled off Long Reef 1980.[70]
Thought to be an Australian Aboriginal word for "pretty lady" or "beautiful woman".[77]499 tons (1936: 505 tons)64.0 m1,490 (summer)/962 (winter). (1936: 1,318)Manly ferry, Binngarra type1973
Kirrule1910Identical sister to Kiandra & Kubu, the three of which were the second largest type of inner harbour vessels and built for the rapidly increasing North Shore demand. All three vessels survived the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but Kirrule and Kiandra were laid up following State Government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1951.[78] She was considered for conversion to diesel, however, she was broken up in 1953.
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Australian Aboriginal word for 'aroused'258 tons42.7 m1100K class1951
Lady Chelmsford1910Built by Brisbane Waters shipbuilder Rock Davis. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Denman, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] In 1933, became first Sydney Ferries Ltd vessel to be converted to diesel. Gardner diesel, two strike five-cylinder providing 190 hp (141 kW) and 10.3 knots. Sent to Adelaide in 1971 and rebuilt as show boat. In 1985 moved to Melbourne where she sank in 2008 and was broken up in 2011.[79]Wife of Governor of NSW, Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount ChelmsfordLady class, third series1971
Kiandra1911Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Identical sister to Kirrule & Kubu, the three of which were the second largest type of inner harbour vessels and built for the rapidly increasing North Shore demand. During the 1920s, Kiandra and her two sisters were used for harbour cruises and proved popular in this role.[80] Laid up immediately following State Government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1951. Sold for breaking up 1953a corruption of Aboriginal 'Gianderra' for 'sharp stones for knives' and town in NSW258 tons42.7 m1,101K class1951
Greycliffe1911Served the Watson's Bay run. Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[46] In 1927, sunk in collision with liner Tahiti with the loss of 40 lives.133 tons38.1 m1927
Kosciusko1911 Similar to Kanimbla. Built by David Drake Ltd., Balmain. 54 hp triple expansion steam engine by Campbell & Calderwell. 10 knots. Converted to diesel in 1959 (60 hp Crossley Brothers, 11 knots). In 1975, towed to Hobart following collapse of bridge and sold to that city. Following re-opening of the bridge, she was sold and used as a floating restaurant, but burnt out during renovations in 1982. End of hull including propeller and rudder displayed outside hotel in Hobart.[81][82]Australian mountain named after Polish military leader Tadeusz Kościuszko165 tons35.4 m792K class1975
Balgowlah1912Fourth of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Steel double-ended screw steamer. Sister ship to Bellubera (1910), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head and similar to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), and Baragoola (1922). Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering. 122 hp triple expansion steam engine by builder. 16 knots. Hulked 1953[70]Name of Sydney suburb499 tons64.0 m1517 (summer) / 982 (winter)Manly ferry, Binngarra type1953
Kanangra1912Sister ship to Kirawa who were the only steel-hull K Class vessels. Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd, Balmain. 68 hp triple expansion steam engine (by builder). 13 knots. The last of the inner-harbour ferries to be converted to diesel (8-cylinder diesel, 44 hp, 11 knots) re-entering service in 1959. Retired 1985. Now part of Sydney Heritage Fleet and under restoration. One of the longest serving Sydney ferries and the last of the large early twentieth century Sydney ferries.Australian Aboriginal word for 'beautiful view'295 tons50 m1000K class1985
Kirawa1912Sister ship to Kanangra who were the first steel-hull K Class vessels (then only Kuttabul and Koompartoo had steel hulls). Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, Balmain. 68 hp triple expansion steam engines by builder. 13 knots. Retired and broken up in 1953 due to faulty boiler tubes.[83]Australian Aboriginal word for 'looking for them'-50 m1000K class1953
Kubu1912Identical sister to Kiandra & Kirrule the three of which were the second largest type of inner harbour vessels and built for the rapidly increasing North Shore demand. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. 68 hp triple expansion steam engine by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd. 12 knots. Along with her sisters, she was given greater power than earlier vessels of the same size so that longer runs to Mosman were quicker. Used in the 1920s as an excursion vessel. Removed from service following Kanangra's return to service after conversion to diesel. The last coal-fired steam ferry on Port Jackson. Laid up in 1960.Australian Aboriginal word for 'oak tree'258 tons42.7 m1072K class1959
Kamiri1912Sister to Kameruka. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Used engines and timbers of Kaludah which was gutted by fire in 1912. 50 hp triple expansion steam engines by Campbell and Calderwood. 11 knots. Retired in 1951 and broken up upon state government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd.[75][84]Name of Aboriginal Australian tribe144 tons34.1 m594K class1951
Lady Denman1912Built by J Dent of Jervis Bay. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[64] Now part of museum on NSW South Coast.Gertrude Denman, wife of fifth Governor-General of Australia96 tons33.5 m500Lady class, third series
Barrenjoey, later North Head1913Fifth of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), Bellubera (1910), Balgowlah (1912), and Baragoola (1922).[70] Converted to diesel electric in 1951, and renamed North Head – significantly modified in appearance with two short funnels, enclosed top deck and new hull shape.[85]Barrenjoey headland and Aboriginal word for wallaby. North Head at entrance to Sydney Harbour500 tons, 1954: 466 tons64.0 m1509, 1951: 1278Manly ferry, Binngarra type1985
Kameruka1913Sister to Kamiri. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain for Parramatta River run. Relatively high speed ferry, and thus used on Taronga Zoo and river runs.[76] 53 hp triple expansion steam engines by Campbell and Calderwood. 12 knots. Burnt out in 1918 and rebuilt. 1938 boiler crowns collapsed and was not returned to work until 1945. In 1954 was converted to diesel (60 hp Crossley Brothers 6-cylinder, 11 knots) and given a more modern looking makeover.[84] One of the longest-lived Sydney Harbour ferries.Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'wait til I come'144 tons34.1 m594K class1984(?)
Lady Edeline1913Built 1913, laid up 1984]] Built by J Watson of Annandale. Similar to Lady Denman, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Converted to diesel power in the 1936.[64] Re-engined 1963.[86] Laid up 1984, sank near Mortlake Punt 1988.[87]96 tons33.7 m544Lady class, third series1984
Karrabee1913 Sister to Karingal. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd. Original triple expansion steam engines (36 hp, Hawthorn, Leslie & Co.) were sourced from Pheasant (1887), Sydney's first triple-expansion steam ferry.[14] These engines are now part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences collection.[43] 1936 converted from steam to diesel-electric power (6-cylinder diesel, by Henty & Gardner), the first of the Sydney Ferries Ltd fleet converted. Re-engined 1958, 6-cylinder diesel, 450 bhp, Crossley Brothers. Used in 1966, along with Karingal, on a weekend and holiday service to Watsons Bay, however, the service ceased due to lack of passengers. 1984 sank at Circular Quay after competing in the annual Great Ferry Race. Raised two days later and laid up. 1986 sold and relocated to Gosford as floating restaurant. Sank at wharf in 2003 and broken up in 2005.Australian Aboriginal word for 'Cockatoo'107 tons32.8 m653K class1984
Karingal1913 Sister to Karrabee. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd., Balmain. Her original steam engines (28 hp Bow, McLachlan & Co) came from Alathea when she was converted to a lighter.[33] Karingal could make 11 knots with her original steam engines. Converted to diesel in 1937 (6-cylinder L. Gardner, 9 knots). Re-engined 1961 (450 bhp 6-cylinder diesel, Crossley Brothers). Used in 1966, along with Karrabee, on a weekend and holiday service to Watsons Bay, however, the service ceased due to lack of passengers. Sank in Bass Strait en route to new owners in Melbourne in 1980s.Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'happy home'107 tons31.7 m608K class1984(?)
Woollahra1913
Built for Watsons Bay-Manly service and uniquely had high wheelhouses and bulwarks to run across Sydney Heads, but the service was short lived. Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[46][88] Used on other services after Vaucluse service was abandoned in 1933 due to competition from trams and private cars. Sold 1941.
Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'camp', 'meeting ground' or a 'sitting down place' and the name of a Sydney suburb152 tons38.1 m1941
Kuramia1914Along with Kulgoa, at 335 tons, the largest wooden ferries on Sydney Harbour.[60] Built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain. 69 hp triple expansion steam engines by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd. 12 knots. Engine sold 1940, requisitioned for naval use in 1942 as a boom gate vessel on the harbour boom off Watsons Bay.[50][46] Hulk sunk as target of Sydney, 10 October 1953.335 tons47.7 m1357K class
Kedumba1914
Vehicular ferry, similar to Killara (II). Redundant with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, she sank off Narooma in January 1933 whilst being towed to Victoria.[46][73]
Australian Aboriginal word for 'falling water'294 tons40.1 mVehicular ferry
Lady Scott, later John Cadman1914Wooden screw steamer. Built by J Dent of Jervis Bay. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Denman, and Lady Ferguson. 24 hp compound steam engine by McKie & Baxter. 11 knots. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s with a six-cylinder 190 hp Gardner diesel. 9 knots.[64][89] With hull in need of maintenance, she was sold in 1969 and used as cruise ferry. Painted blue and white, fitted with a small high-reving diesel engine and her aft wheelhouse turned into galley. While tied up at Rodd Island, she caught fire and burnt to the waterline on 6 November 1972. With her hull still sound, superstructure was rebuilt with new appearance as the successful John Cadman cruising restaurant.[47] Sold 2000s renamed Harbour Queen. Sank at Blackwattle Bay 2014 and broken up95 tons33.5 m486Lady class, third series1969
Lady Ferguson1914Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Denman. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[46] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[64] Re-engined 1956. Acting as a relief ferry since 1963, she was to set aside for disposal in 1974. Towed to Hobart in March 1975 as relief vessel after bridge collapse but could not be used due to poor condition. Broken up 1977.[47][86]Lady Helen Hermione, wife of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar96 tons33.5 m490Lady class, third series1975
Kurnell, formerly Romantic1916
Built for Cockatoo Island Dockyard run, 1924 sold to Sydney Ferries Ltd, 1925 to Newcastle, 1939 to Hegarty's ferries. Broken up 1974.[46]
K class1942
Kooroongaba1921Vehicular ferry. Following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, used on the Hunter River between Newcastle and Stockton. Sank en route to Philippines 1972.[46]Australian Aboriginal word for 'pelican'313 tons41.8 m45 vehicles, 220 passengersVehicular ferry1932
Narrabeen (II)1921The last Manly cargo ferry. Nicknamed "The Broad Bean". Sold in 1928 to Westernport Bay Shipping Company when Manly cargo service closed down. Wrecked in 1958Named after Sydney suburb of Narrabeen235 tonsCargo ferry1928 sold to Victoria, 1858 wrecked
Baragoola1922Steel screw steamer (later diesel). Sixth and final of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Built by Morts Dock & Engineering.[70] 112 hp triple expansion steam engines by builder. 15 knots. Converted to diesel electric in 1961. 16 knots. Decommissioned 1983 and laid up. As of 2020, remains laid up at Balls HeadAustralian Aboriginal word for "Flood tide"[90]498 tons60.7 m1523Manly ferry, Binngarra type1983
Kuttabul1922Along with her sister, Koompartoo, they were the last of the K-class ferries and the two biggest ferries ever owned by Sydney Ferries Ltd. Built by NSW Government Dockyard, Newcastle. 113 hp triple expansion steam engine by builder. 12 knots. With the largest passenger capacity of any Sydney ferry including Manly ferries, both vessels built for the short heavy lift run from Circular Quay to Milsons Point. Originally certified for 1,505 passengers, they later carried up to 2,500 passengers, and regularly 2,000. Removed from service following opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Later used for cruises and to view harbour sailing events. Taken over by the Royal Australian Navy as an accommodation ship and moored at Garden Island where, on 31 May 1942, sunk by Japanese torpedo with the loss of nineteen naval ratings (see Attack on Sydney Harbour). Naval base at Garden Island carries the name HMAS KuttabulAustralian Aboriginal word for 'wonderful'447 tons55.7 m2089K class1932
Koompartoo1922Built by NSW Government Dockyard, Newcastle. 113 hp triple expansion steam engine by builder. 12 knots. Along with sister Kuttabul, were the two biggest ferries ever owned by Sydney Ferries and the largest ferry on Sydney Harbour by passenger capacity. Both vessels built for the short heavy lift run from Circular Quay to Milsons Point. Made redundant on the Milsons Point run following 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and converted to concert boat in 1935. Converted to Naval boom-gate vessel 1942-42. Sold to Commonwealth Government 1945. Stripped hull went to Tasmania 1966 to be used as a bauxite barge.[91]Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'a fresh start'447 tons55.7 m2089K class1932(?)
Koondooloo1924Originally built as a vehicular punt, in 1937, following redundancy with the opening of the harbour bridge, she was converted to be Sydney's first specially built showboat. In September 1942, she was converted to Army repair craft S181 Koondooloo adding workshops and gun sponsons.[36] Later, reconverted to a vehicular ferry. Wrecked at Trial Bay in 1972 while under tow.[46]Australian Aboriginal word for 'emu'350 tons58.5 m56 vehicles, 292 passengersVehicular ferry
Kalang, later Sydney Queen1926Steel steam screw vehicular ferry. Sister to Kara Kara and similar to Koondooloo and the biggest car ferries to operate in Sydney. Built by J Chrichton & Co Ltd (Saltney, England. 148 hp triple expansion steam engine by Plenty & Sons Ltd. 13 knots. Made redundant with opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Used as cargo vessel 1932-1938. Converted to a three-deck showboat 1938. In October 1942, converted to AEME floating workshop (repair ship) Kalang AB97. Steamed up Australian east coast and across to Samarai. Operated as repair ship in Rabaul and Torokina.[92] Converted back to show boat in 1947/48. Not included in the 1951 government takeover of Sydney Ferries and continued to operate as a showboard. Rising costs and decreasing business and sold and laid in 1958. Renamed Sydney Queen in 1960 by new owners and painted white. Laid up in 1963 Wrecked at Trial Bay in 1972 while under tow to Manilla for use as a ferry/showboat.[46]Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'beautiful'35057.0 m50 vehicles, 250 passengers. 2,153 passengers as showboatVehicular ferry
Kara Kara1926Vehicular ferryAustralian Aboriginal word for the moon35057.0 mVehicular ferry
Curl Curl1928Along with Dee Why, one of two identical sister ships built for the Manly run. When introduced, the largest ferries on Sydney Harbour. Capable of 20 knots, possibly the fastest displacement hull ferry on Sydney Harbour. Laid up 1960, scuttled 1969.[93]A suburb in Sydney's northern beaches.790 tons67.1 m1574 (summer) / 1235 (winter)Manly ferry, Dee Why type1960
Dee Why1928Along with Curl Curl, one of two identical sister ships built for the Manly run. When introduced, the largest ferries on Sydney Harbour. Laid up 1968, scuttled 1976.[93]A suburb in Sydney's northern beaches.790 tons67.1 m1574 (summer) / 1235 (winter)Manly ferry, Dee Why type1968
Clifton1934 Experimental ferry
South Steyne1938The largest and last steam ferry to operate on Sydney Harbour.[94] Built for the Manly run, she served until 1974. Damaged by fire 1974 while laid up, restored in the 1980s, used as a floating restaurant. Remains in existence and arguably the most famous of all Sydney ferries.The southern promenade of Manly Beach1203 tons66.1 m1781Manly ferry1974
Rodney Regalia1938Capsized on 13 February 1938 due to overloading of the top deck with the loss of 19 lives. Re-floated and renamed Regalia.   
Kooleen1956New style, fully enclosed ferry. Originally intended to be the first of a series, she was immediately unpopular with passengers (but popular with masters) and no more were built.67 tons22.7 m2781985
Manly (III)1964Japanese built. The first hydrofoil service on Sydney Harbour31 tons20.7 m72Hydrofoil
Fairlight (II)1966
Hydrofoil on Manly service
65 tons29.0 m140Hydrofoil1984
Lady Cutler1968First of new generation of double-ended ferries. Followed two years later by the similar Lady Woodward and Lady Mckell.Helen Cutler, wife of Roden Cutler, Governor of NSW404 tons36.2 m570Lady-class ferry1991
Palm Beach1969Hydrofoil on Manly serviceSydney baech and suburb65 tons29.0 m140Hydrofoil
Lady Woodward1970Identical sister to Lady Mckell and near identical sister to Lady Cutlerwife of Eric Woodward Governor of NSW339 tons36.2 m570Lady-class ferry
Lady Mckell1970 Identical sister to Lady Woodward and near identical sister to Lady Cutler339 tons36.2 m570Lady-class ferry
Dee Why (II)1970 Hydrofoil on Manly service65 tons29.0 m140Hydrofoil1985
Curl Curl (II)1973 Hydrofoil on Manly service65 tons29.0 m140Hydrofoil
Lady Wakehurst1974In her original Public Transport Commission colours]]Sister to Lady Northcott. Sent to Hobart to assist following 1975 Bridge collapse. Returned 1977. Used on Manly run in 1970s and 1980s until new Freshwater class ferries commissioned.wife of John Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, former Governor of NSW366 tons38.9 m820Lady-class ferry
Lady Northcott1974(?)Sister to Lady Wakehurstwife of John Northcott former Governor of NSW366 tons38.9 m820Lady-class ferry2018(?)
Lady Street1979Sister to Lady Herron350 tons35.3 m554Lady-class ferry2002(?)
Lady Herron1979Sister to Lady Streetwife of Leslie Herron, Lieutenant Governor General of NSW350 tons35.3 m554Lady-class ferry2018(?)
Freshwater1982 First of new class of Manly ferry.Freshwater Beach1150 tons70.4 m1100Freshwater classin service
Queenscliff1983Second of Freshwater class Manly ferry.Queenscliff Beach1140 tons70.4 m1150Freshwater classin service
Narrabeen (III)1984Third of original order of Freshwater class Manly ferry .Narrabeen Beach1150 tons70.4 m1100Freshwater classin service
Sirius1984First of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.HMS Sirius, flagship of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m393First Fleetin service
Manly (IV)1984105 tons31.2 m235Hydrofoil1991
Sydney1985105 tons31.2 m235Hydrofoil1991
Supply1985One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.HMS Supply, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m393First Fleetin service
Alexander1985One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.105 tons25.4 m393First Fleetin service
Borrowdale1985One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.More images... Borrowdale, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m393First Fleetin service
Charlotte1985One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.Charlotte, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m393First Fleetin service
Fishburn1985One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.Fishburn, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m403First Fleetin service
Friendship1986One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.Friendship, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m403First Fleetin service
Golden Grove1986One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.Golden Grove, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m403First Fleetin service
Scarborough1986One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21.Scarborough, part of the 1787 First Fleet.105 tons25.4 m403First Fleetin service
Collaroy1988Fourth and final of Freshwater class ferry. First of its class to have open ends on upper deck. Preceding three Freshwater class ferries subsequently have the open upper deck retro-fitted.Collaroy Beach1140 tons70.4 m1150Freshwater classin service
Betty Cuthbert1992More images...Athlete Betty Cuthbert41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Dawn Fraser1992Swimmer Dawn Fraser41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Evonne Goolagong1992Evonne Goolagong41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Marlene Mathews1992Marlene Matthews41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Marjorie Jackson1992Marjorie Jackson41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Shane Gould1992Shane Gould41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Nicole Livingstone1995Nicole Livingstone41 tons36.8 m230RiverCatin service
Anne Sargeant1998netballer Anne Sargeant35 tons29.6 m150HarbourCatin service
Pam Burridge1998surfer Anne Sargeant35 tons29.6 m150HarbourCatin service
Louise Sauvage2001Paralympian Louise Sauvage48 tons37.8 m250SuperCatin service
Mary MacKillop2001Australia's first declared saint Mary MacKillop48 tons37.8 m250SuperCatin service
Susie O’Neill2001swimmer Susie O'Neill48 tons37.8 m250SuperCatin service
SuperCat 42001-48 tons37.8 m250SuperCatin service
Fred Hollows2017Renowned ophthalmologist Fred Hollows40 tons36.4 m400Emerald classin service
Victor Chang2017Renowned cardiac surgeon Victor Chang40 tons36.4 m400Emerald classin service
Pemulwuy2017Aboriginal leader Pemulwuy40 tons36.4 m400Emerald classin service
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Top to bottom and left to right, Kuramia (1914-1934), PS Brighton (1883-1916), Herald (1855-1884), K-class ferries in Sydney Cove, hydrofoil Curl Curl (1973-1992), South Steyne (1938-1974), Collaroy (1988-)

See also

Notes

  1. Gunter (1978), p. 11
  2. Prescott (1984), p 11
  3. Andrews, Graeme (1982). A Pictorial History of Ferries: Sydney and Surrounding Waterways. Sydney: AH & AW Reed Pty Ltd. ISBN 0589503863.
  4. Andrews (1982), page 11
  5. Prescott (1984), p. 58
  6. Andrews (1975), p 115
  7. Gunter (1978), p. 12
  8. Gunter (1978), p. 28
  9. Andrews (1982), pp 11-12
  10. Gunter (1978), p 17
  11. Prescott (1984), p. 60
  12. Andrews (1975), p. 115
  13. Andrews (1982), p.12
  14. Gunter (1978), p. 14
  15. Prescott (1984), p. 66
  16. Gunter (1978), p. 71
  17. Andrews (1982), p. 51
  18. Gunter (1978), p. 23
  19. Prescott (1984), p. 86
  20. Prescott (1984), p. 62
  21. Andrews (1982), p. 53
  22. Prescott (1984), p. 64
  23. Andrews (1982), p. 36
  24. Gunter (1978), p. 16
  25. Prescott (1984), p. 84
  26. Prescott (1984), p. 77
  27. Andrews (1982), p. 50
  28. Gunter (1978), pp 79-80
  29. MAAS
  30. "FERRY SMASHES HAVE BEEN FREQUENT". The Evening News (18835). New South Wales, Australia. 4 November 1927. p. 15. Retrieved 14 November 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  31. Gunter (1978), p. 76
  32. Gunter (1978), p. 13
  33. Andrews (1975), p. 19
  34. Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences. "Glass plate negative of steam ferry 'Lily' and HMS 'Nelson', Farm Cove, Sydney, 1882-8". Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  35. Andrews (1982), p. 52
  36. Andrews (1982), p. 66
  37. Andrews (1982), p. 38
  38. Gunter (1978), p.72
  39. Prescott (1984), p. 85
  40. Gunter (1978), p. 33
  41. Prescott (1984), p 78
  42. Andrews (1982), p. 37
  43. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
  44. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
  45. Andrews (1975), p. 30
  46. Gunter (1978), p 78
  47. Andrews (1982), p. 93
  48. Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 29. ISBN 0589071726.
  49. Gunter (1978), p 21
  50. Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 93. ISBN 0589071726.
  51. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
  52. Andrews (1982), p. 40
  53. The Herald
  54. Andrews (1982), p. 94
  55. Prescott (1984), pp. 36, 67
  56. Andrews (1982), p. 100
  57. Gunter (1978), p. 34
  58. Prescott (1984), p. 35
  59. Gunter (1978), p. 36
  60. Andrews (1975), pp. 93, 116, 117
  61. ferriesofsydney.com
  62. Gunter (1978), p. 73
  63. Prescott (1984), p. 74
  64. Prescott (1984), p. 30
  65. Ferries of Sydney - Kareela
  66. Andrews (1975), p. 92
  67. Prescott (1984), pp. 15-16
  68. Andrews (1982), p. 29
  69. Gunter (1978), p. 77
  70. Gunter (1978), p. 22
  71. Prescott (1984), p. 61
  72. Andrews (1982), p. 45
  73. Prescott (1984), p. 70
  74. "FIRE ON A FERRY ROAT". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 23 March 1911. p. 5. Retrieved 4 January 2020 via Trove.
  75. Andrews (1975), p. 59
  76. Andrews (1982), p. 96
  77. Morcombe, John (26 May 2019). "The Bellubera Had Its Fair Share of Controversies During Its Time". The Manly Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  78. Andrews (1982), p. 104
  79. "Vale Lady Chelmsford". Dockland News. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  80. Ferries of Sydney - Kiandra
  81. Andrews (1982), p. 97
  82. Prescott (1984), p. 71
  83. Andrews (1982), p. 98
  84. Prescott (1984), p. 37
  85. Gunter (1978), p. 57
  86. Prescott (1984), p. 73
  87. smh.com.au
  88. Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 31. ISBN 0589071726.
  89. Gunter (1978), p. 62
  90. savethebaragoola.com
  91. Andrews (1975), p. 89
  92. Andrews (1982), p. 65
  93. Prescott (1984), p. 63
  94. Gunter (1978), p. 74
  95. New ferries to be named after popular harbour beaches Transport for NSW 3 February 2021
  96. New ferries to be named after popular harbour beaches Transport for NSW 3 February 2021
  97. New ferries to be named after popular harbour beaches Transport for NSW 3 February 2021

References

  • Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. ISBN 0589071726.
  • Andrews, Graeme (1982). A Pictorial History of Ferries: Sydney and Surrounding Waterways. Sydney: AH & AW Reed Pty Ltd. ISBN 0589503863.
  • Gunter, John (1978). Across the harbour : the story of Sydney's ferries. Rigby. ISBN 0727007157.
  • Prescott, AM (1984). Sydney Ferry Fleets. Magill South Australia: Ronald H Parsons. ISBN 0909418306.
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