PV Pyap

PV Pyap at the Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill, Victoria (2021)
History
Australia
NamePyap
OwnerCapt. C Oliver
RouteMurray River, Australia
BuilderMesers. W Westergarde and Sons
Launched18 July 1896
Maiden voyage21 September 1897
HomeportSwan Hill, Victoria (Australia)
StatusTourist vessel
General characteristics
Class & typePaddle vessel
Length96 ft (29 m)
Beam160 ft (49 m)
Draught3 ft (0.91 m)
Depth4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
PropulsionSide wheel
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PV Pyap is a tourist paddle vessel operating within Swan Hill's Pioneer Settlement. Originally launched as a barge in July 1896 at Mannum, the Pyap was completed as a paddle steamer in late 1897 and operated on the Murray River. In 1970, the Pyap was purchased by Toby Henson and refitted with a diesel engine, with the intention of relocation to the Pioneer Settlement.