Maid of Sker in Nerang

Maid of Sker is located in Nerang

Address: Bischof Pioneer Park, Corner Nerang Street and Ferry Street, Nerang

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The Maid of Sker, built in 1884, is historically significant for its role in the early economic use of inland waterways on the Gold Coast. From 1893 to the early 1930s the Maid of Sker made a weekly trip carrying cargo from Brisbane to Southport and Nerang. It is a characteristic example of an iron hulled, general cargo vessel of the late 19th century that evolved over time to meet the changing needs of water transport. As the last locally surviving riverboat from this time, the Maid of Sker is a reminder of the local river trade activities which are no longer practiced. The vessel is on the hard in Bischof Park, Nerang, located on the banks of the Nerang River in the vicinity of its original loading wharf and is a well known landmark in the community.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Vessel plus 5m radius