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Clipper Ship
Rudder
The ‘City of Adelaide’, the world’s oldest
surviving clipper ship, is coming home to Port
Adelaide next year. Its giant rudder, built
from Eucalyptus in 1877, is already in South
Australia and is a remarkable example of
the skilled craftsmanship of Port Adelaide’s
pioneer shipbuilders. Discover this important
piece of Adelaide’s maritime heritage as you
marvel at its size and history.
Dates
Saturday 19 Oct
10am to 8pm
Sunday 20 Oct
10am to 6pm
Information
Cost
Free
Venue
McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide
Map
G10
FREE
Clipper Ship
‘City of Adelaide’
Bound for South
Australia
The oldest clipper ship in existence today, the
‘City of Adelaide’, brought out the ancestors
of many South Australians from 1864 to 1887
and is now bound for Port Adelaide from
Scotland - the last-ever voyage that a 19th
Century clipper will make! Discover the ship’s
world-heritage status, its South Australian
history, passenger stories and the progress
and plans made for the clipper’s return.
Supported by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Dates
Sunday 20 Oct
2pm to 3pm
Bookings
Not required
Information
Cost
Free
Venue
Port Adelaide Enfield Town Hall,
34 Nile Street, Port Adelaide
Map
N8
FREE
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