The Orbost and district community started a project in 2002 to construct a live steam powered replica, albeit somewhat larger than the original to meet safety regulations and carry additional passengers for commercial reasons, the Paddle Steamer Curlip II with the assistance of grants from the Federal and Victorian State Governments.
JB Rowley whose full name is June Barnes-Rowley was born in Orbost, Victoria and is now is a Melbourne based storyteller and author.