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SS Ayrfield — From Wreck to Mangrove Forest

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 26, 2020

The steam collier SS Ayrfield was 61 years old. Formally called the Corrimal, the 1,140-tonne ship, ran coal between Newcastle and Sydney before serving as a transport ship for Australia during World War II. After the war, she operated again … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Australia, Floating Forest, Homebush Bay, mangrove, SS Ayrfield, Sydney
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