
Kerrie Goodall's accidental voyage to Newcastle began two years ago, when her historic 59-metre vessel MV Steve Irwin that was bound for Brisbane took a detour to Newcastle because storms had decimated berths in Brisbane.
But her Newcastle odyssey that began with hope and optimism that she had found a new home for the non-profit "museum ship," which has become a beacon for environmental education and public awareness, appears to be nearly at its end.