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Still puffing at 81!

Scotland’s steam ‘Puffer’ VIC 32 is 80 years old this year. And she’s still going strong, with a regular steaming program with guests onboard.

Puffer VIC 32 underway in 2023

Thirteen years ago, Sydney yachtsman and architect, John Crawford, and mates, took a leisurely voyage on VIC 32. John described the trip as ‘the closest thing to sailing’ in an article in Australian Sea Heritage published in 2012. 

Read about John’s VIC 32 cruise here.

And then see VIC 32’s website today; https://bit.ly/PufferVIC32 

All drawings by John Crawford

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This entry was posted on 19/09/2026 by in Sydney Heritage Fleet.

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