good but with high level of maintenance required to retain this condition.This vessel was built to very high standards of structural strength and is In excellent condition, though requiring a constant high level of maintenance to maintain that condition. Hull, machinery and exterior generally in original condition. The open shelters at the ends of the promenade deck were enclosed and the interiors were significantly altered in the 1980s. Both reversible at some expense. (Original detailed plans exist, held at vessel, at Heritage Office and other repositories.)''" Modifications and dates The following modifications were made since her construction: 1937keel laid 1 April 1938launched 9 September 1938arrived Sydney, registered 24 October 1938entered service 1944collision with Manly wharf 1953first ocean cruise 1964alterations to passenger accommodation 1972last ocean cruise August 1974withdrawn from service. Fire damaged 1975sold out of service 1988refit as restaurant/cruising vessel See also List of Sydney Harbour ferries Manly ferry services, Sydney Sydney Ferries Timeline of Sydney Harbour ferries References Bibliography Attribution External links Ferries of New South Wales Ferry transport in Sydney Ships built in Leith Tourist attractions in Sydney 1938 ships New South Wales State Heritage Register Sydney Harbour Water transport in New South Wales Restaurants in New South Wales Ships of Australia Event venues in New South Wales Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register