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MPV Thomson Belle
Above : Thomson Belle at Longreach in 2013. Photos by kind courtesy of Malcolm Oliver
Built - 1982
Engines : Ford-Lees
A Murray-river styled paddle steamer built as Ginger Belle
which first
ran in association with a ginger factory on the Maroochy River. Later
transported overland to the Thomson river and worked out of Longreach
by tour operators Kinnon & Co. Originally fitted with a steam
engine but now has a Ford-Lees diesel unit. Riverside dining and
entertainment is offered alongside a cruise as part of
a package on six evenings per week except in the winter
half-year (2013 information only)
Above : At Longreach in 2013 - by kind courtesy of Malcolm Oliver
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