"Edina"

Statement of Cultural Significance

Edina Cottage incorporates part of the bay steamer Edina. The north west elevation is a portion of the cabin from the vesse l and is in good cond ition.

Edina Cottage is of historic value to the community of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Edina Cottage incorporates a portion of one of the most significant maritime vessels to ply its trade as a passengerandcargocarrier betweenGeelong,PortarlingtonandMelbourne. The Edina was an integral part of the Bellarine Peninsulas maritime history. Captain Forbes who had captained the ship for many years, salvaged part of it as a cabin at hisJndented Head home. After his death it was incorporated into this house at St Leonards.

It is of LOCAL cultural significance.

References

References Loney, J

Mrs. Pat Rigby

Mr. Barry Buckle

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Cottage