"Ah, well! those were the good old days - or the bad old days - which? depends on what point of view you look at it."
The trawler Pasadina, built by AWM Settree for Mr Ward of Sydney was launched into Currambene Creek on the high tide at 7 a.m Thursday, November 18, 1937, without incident
She is still to have her Canadian built, 120 hp "Vioian diesel engines and other machinery installed. She wasn't as large as some of the other boats Mr Settree had built in his shipyard on the banks of the Currambene, but she stood out because of her unusual design also Canadian. Her bows somewhat resembled a yacht, she looked like she was built for speed.
Measuring 65ft in length, 15ft beam, and draws 7ft, 6in of water, and can carry fuel for a 4000-mile cruise.
She was built from all local timber, except the decking, which is of Beech from Wauchope. She has insulated boxes for storing fish.
At the time of the launching, one of the old identities of Huskisson remarked:- It brought fourth reminiscences of launchings 50 years ago. The festivities continued for two or three days. Mr Parnell, at that time landlord of the Tomerong Hotel - there being no hotel in Huskisson - was commissioned to supply the good cheer, which would arrive in barrels by bullock waggon
and when the festivities went over a lengthy period, necessitated a return trip. Foot racing and other sports were indulged in, and of course, dances every night. Ah, well! those were the good old days - or the bad old days - which?, depends on what point of view you look at it."
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