NSW Marine units inspecting the scene around 12.20pm on Friday.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The mission to save one of Echuca’s tourist icons has begun, with salvage crews on scene at the Murray River.
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Send it Marine managing director Steven Walsh said the process was still in the planning stage.
“It’s not clear how many boats we’ll need, or how we’ll start,” Mr Walsh said.
“There’s no textbook way to do these things.”
Road access to the boat has been closed to the public, and fencing will remain on Sawmill Track near the old Echuca-Moama Bridge throughout the operation.
Rain is forecast for Echuca during the weekend, potentially complicating the process.
The PS Canberra started listing on Thursday morning after striking a submerged log.
Murray River Paddlesteamers declined to comment on the progress of the operation.
Marine recovery service boats on scene around 11.30am on Friday.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Fencing being installed on Sawmill Track around 2pm on Friday.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
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