Alexander Arbuthnot (paddle steamer)

The Alexander Arbuthnot was a paddle steamer that operated primarily in Australian waters during the mid-19th century. Built in Scotland, it was brought to Australia and employed in coastal trade and passenger transport, contributing to the development of river and sea routes along the Australian coastline. Specific details about its operational history, such as precise routes, ownership, and eventual fate, are sparsely documented, though it is known to have been a notable vessel of its time. Records indicate it participated in the burgeoning maritime transportation sector that supported Australia's growing colonial economy.