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Port Augusta

The remains of at least six wooden and iron vessels are located in the Port Augusta area. They mainly appear to have been barges or lighters used locally. Current information about their origins is limited and has mostly been gathered through discussions with locals. Further research and survey work is necessary to identify these vessels and to document their histories.

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Port Augusta vessels

Vessel name	Vessel type	Abandonment
possibly Old Jeny	wooden barge	unknown - beached NE of Great Western Bridge Link to map and additional information
unknown	wooden barge	unknown - beached W of old Salt Works
unidentified	wooden vessel	unknown - Back Beach
unidentified	iron vessel - lighter or hopper barge?	unknown - S of Port Augusta West boat ramp
unidentified	iron vessel	unknown - S of Shoreline Caravan park
unnamed	barge	1945 - sunk by Marine and Harbors
unidentified	iron barge	unsubstantiated information

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