A Manly ferry is up for auction. The Baragoola which was built in the 1920’s is being auctioned by Gray’s.
Mark Kehoe from Gray’s Online says the ferry made its last trip from Circular Quay to Manly in 1983.
“Since then, she was bought by a businessman who spent over $1 million trying to renovate her,” he said.
Auction info www.graysonline.com.au
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Australian Ferry for Auction
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