Retired anti-whaling vessel MV Steve Irwin sets sail for conservation comeback
cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/32053141
> > **In short:**
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> > A retired Sea Shepherd vessel used in anti-whaling campaigns has been restored and primed for a conservation comeback.
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> > The flagship vessel was rescued from the scrap heap in 2019, with skipper Kerrie Goodall spending more than 4,000 hours to bring it back to life.
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> > **What's next?**
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> > The ship has left Newcastle Harbour, bound for Melbourne, where it will participate in marine conservation campaigns.
> > **In short:**
> >
> > A retired Sea Shepherd vessel used in anti-whaling campaigns has been restored and primed for a conservation comeback.
> >
> > The flagship vessel was rescued from the scrap heap in 2019, with skipper Kerrie Goodall spending more than 4,000 hours to bring it back to life.
> >
> > **What's next?**
> >
> > The ship has left Newcastle Harbour, bound for Melbourne, where it will participate in marine conservation campaigns.