Devonport Steam Ferry Company's paddle steamer Victoria (a popular name in those days) seen traveling between Northcote and the city. Victoria was the first paddle steamer built for the company and operated between Devonport and Auckland as a passenger and mail boat. Built by Charles Bailey Senior, she was launched in November 1881.
The company was keen to gain trade from the Auckland and North Shore Steam Ferry Company and the builder had guaranteed a fast speed - during her trials Victoria achieved a speed of 11 1/4 knots (21 km/h).
In 1912 her survey certificate expired and she was taken to "Rotten Row" behind Brown's Island and sunk. For more details see our books.
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