Ozone (paddle steamer)
The Ozone was a ship built in 1886 near Glasgow, in Scotland. It could exceed 17 kts and is regarded as one of the finest paddle steamers ever built.
Ozone passing Pile Light, Port Phillip (Unknown c.1910). | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ozone |
| Operator | Bay Excursion Company |
| Builder | Napier, Shanks & Bell, Glasgow |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Paddle Steamer |
| Tonnage | 572 |
| Length | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Beam | 28 ft (8.5 m) |
| Height | 10.6 ft (3.2 m) |
| Speed | 17 knots |
Ozone was commissioned by the Bay Excursion Company and relocated to Australia, where it became a great favorite on Port Phillip Bay, in Victoria, and remained in service there for many years.
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