Put on your party hat! Our vessel MV Archie Badenoch is turning 80. To celebrate, we are offering a day of Port River Heritage Tours at a half-price.

Built during WWII by General Motors Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the SA Police in December 1946. It was named in honour of Constable Archibald Badenoch, the first SA Police Officer killed in action during WWII. Archie served as the No. 1 Water Police Launch until 1978. The vessel is now owned and operated by the SA Maritime Museum.

Our special birthday tours will take approx. 45 minutes. Passengers will learn about the history of the vessel and sites along the Port River. Included in your ticket is same-day admission to the SA Maritime Museum.

Dates & times
Sunday 16 November, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.00pm

Duration
45 mins

Cost including same-day admission to SA Maritime Museum
Adult: $16.75
Concession: $14.00
Child: $9.75
Family: $45.25
Family Concession: $34.25
Member Single: $8.38
Member Family: $22.63

Bookings
Book online here, call 08 8151 3260 or email maritime@history.sa.gov.au

Meeting Point
** Please note a temporary change in location to the pontoon at Hart’s Mill (in front of the playground). Access via Mundy Street. Free all-day parking available on site. The museum is a short drive or approx 15 mins walk. **

Code of practice
All South Australian Maritime Museum boating and marine activities on the Port River are conducted in accordance with Marine Safety Guidelines. We respect the environment and wildlife in the Port River area and operate in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 and the National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals – Marine Mammals) Regulation 2010 and viewing marine mammals regulations.

Image below: Archie Badenoch under way at Port Adelaide while in police service, date unknown. Image courtesy of the South Australia Police Historical Society. CC BY-NC 2.0.

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