Sydney News: The steamship “Sophia Jane” arrivesby Diane ChallenorPosted on May 14, 1831July 25, 2020 14th May 1831 On this day, 14th May 1831, the first steamship to operate in Australian waters, “Sophia Jane”, arrived at Port Jackson from Britain under sail. 1 Source: Daily Telegraph Sydney 14 May 2014 p66[↩]
