Tasmanian steamship MV Cartela partially sinks
From our ABC by Susan Oong
Historically significant Tasmanian wooden steamship the MV Cartela has taken on water overnight and partially sunk at its berth in Franklin, south of Hobart, after onboard warning systems failed, the boat's trust has confirmed.
The MV Cartela is known as "the people’s boat". (Supplied: Steamship Cartela Trust)
The former passenger ship — built in 1912, the same year as the Titanic — has been awaiting an extensive restoration since it left service 10 years ago.
The ship was an iconic part of working life on the River Derwent and was instrumental in ferrying passengers across the river after the Tasman Bridge collapse in 1975. In later years the ship became a function venue.
The Cartela operated continuously in Tasmania until 2014.
Cartela's maiden voyage New Year day 1913, shortly before it was requisitioned for World War 1 (Supplied: SteamShip Cartela)