PS Emmylou
PS "Emmylou" is a paddle steamer operated by Murray River Paddlesteamers in Echuca, used for both day and overnight accommodation cruises. History. Built in 1980 and named after the country singer Emmylou Harris, the PS "Emmylou" has been host to thousands of people, delighting even her namesake during the late 1980s. Alongside the PS "Pevensey", the PS "Emmylou" starred in the TV series All the Rivers Run, in which she was renamed the PS "Providence". Built in an effort to pay tribute to the steam powered vessels of the Murray before her, the Emmylou began life as three  lengths of steel in a shed at Barham, in 1980. Designed by naval architect Warwick Hood, and Glenn Davis, the boat's characteristics were loosely based on the hull of the PS "Pyap", the engine-room of the PS "Melbourne", the main deck-house of the PS "Pevensey" and the PS "Industry", and the wheel-house of the "PS Adelaide". Following a three-month search expedition, a 1906 Marshall, Sons & Co. portable steam engine was located in a shed at the old Moulamein Timber Mill. The Emmylou was the first steam-driven overnight paddle steamer to be launched since the  PS "Ruby"'s maiden voyage in 1907. When launched in 1982 by owner Anthony Bowell, the PS "Emmylou" could comfortably accommodate 16 overnight passengers in twin stacked berth cabins (that included basins) and offered shared showers and bathrooms. She boasted modern features, such as two sundecks, "full stereo sound system, television, VHS video tape, air-conditioning, taped movies, and some games". By 1984, the PS "Emmylou" was under new ownership and had been refurbished to include an additional two cabins, enabling her to host up to 20 overnight passengers. Modern day. The PS "Emmylou", like "The Pride of the Murray  and PS Canberra", operates as a tourist attraction in Echuca operated by Murray River Paddlesteamers. It is one of the most recognisable and iconic Paddlesteamers in Australia. The "Emmylou" is now the only wood fired paddlesteamer in the world offering regular scheduled accommodated river cruises. The "Emmylou" was relaunched in September 2018 following a $500,000 renovation, becoming Australia's most luxurious boutique inland river cruiser when her cabins were refitted to a luxury standard with ensuites; including the new premier 'Emmylou Suite'. Guests are offered the opportunity to step back in time and let the Emmylou connect them to  Australian history, geography, culture and cuisine. Passengers on accommodated cruises enjoy riverside campfires, BBQ's, winery visits, world heritage wetlands and cultural experience, all whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of Australia's most famous river. The "Emmylou" also operates on select weekends to undertake normal sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises, and is also available for weddings, corporate functions and private events subject to availability. When available, "Redgums on the PS Emmylou" offer a 3 course luncheon with a selection of mains and deserts, while the "Evening Steaming" offers a 5 course dinner including three selection of main, while accompanied  by a 3-hour cruise. Particulars. The PS "Emmylou" is powered by a restored 1906 wood-fired Marshall, Sons & Co. 2-cylinder double acting horizontal steam engine, which was dismantled, restored and modified prior to installation. She operates on approximately one tonne of wood per day, while consuming an average of 250 litres of water per day.