Kirawa
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Kirawa was a ferry on Sydney Harbour. She was a near identical sister vessel with Kanangra, both of which were launched by Sydney Ferries Limited in 1912 during the ferry boom years before Sydney Harb
Kirawa in Mosman Bay, circa 1915
Kirawa and Kanangra in Mosman Bay, ca. 1920s or early 1930s
Kirawa approaching Mosman Bay with her original varnished timber and white/grey trim livery, 1920s
Kirawa in Mosman Bay in her 1930 yellow and green colour scheme, early 1950s
Kurraba and Kirribilli
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Kurraba and Kirribilli were two similar "K-class" ferries on Sydney Harbour. Launched in 1899 and 1900 respectively, the two timber-hulled steamers were built for Sydney Ferries Limited during the boo
Kirawa
…Manly ferry Barrenjoey with the former sustaining damage to her bulwarks, but the latter remaining undamaged. 28 August 1920 - Kirawa collided with Kurraba off Kirribilli resulting in about 40 feet of the Kurraba's bulwarks being ripped out. 28 May 1925 - Kirawa (travelling from Circular Quay to Mosman…
Kirribilli approaches Circular Quay
Kurraba as-built before her upper decks were enclosed in 1903
Kurraba leaving Circular Quay
A damaged Kurraba at McMahons Point after collision with Kirribilli, 24 February 1932