Wednesday, 12 May 2010

Darling Harbour, ferry

The S.S. South Steyne is a former Sydney Ferry that is now berthed next to Pyrmont Bridge at Darling Harbour. The 70 metres long steamship is the world's largest operational steam ferry. It was built in Leith, Scotland for the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company in 1938 and was in service between Manly and Circular Quay for over 36 years. It was restored in 1987 and is now used as a floating restaurant.
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21 comments:

  1. LoisWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 00:05:00 GMT+10

    That is one huge restaurant! Looks like a fun place to eat.

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  2. UnknownWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 00:35:00 GMT+10

    that is one long steam ferry, im glad it was restored.

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  3. SRQWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 01:16:00 GMT+10

    Interesting history. And, I agree -- that's one big floating restaurant!

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  4. RosemaryWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 01:52:00 GMT+10

    I remember her well.

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  5. agreenearthWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 07:40:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful image, love Sydney Harbor.

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  6. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 09:33:00 GMT+10

    Many a time I have been on that, it was the best. we even went out through the heads and up the coast on it one day.(many moons ago)

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  7. AlWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 09:42:00 GMT+10

    That looks like something from another time. Great photo.

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  8. UnknownWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 09:49:00 GMT+10

    What a fun outting and what a beautiful day!

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  9. LindzWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 10:32:00 GMT+10

    nice to have dinner and a show there or corporate function like christmas party... I've watched the manpower there one time lol

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  10. Martha ZWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 13:19:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a nice place for a meal as long as the food is good.

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  11. AlWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 13:46:00 GMT+10

    Wow that's a huge ferry, no match for our ferry here!

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  12. diane bWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 14:17:00 GMT+10

    I wonder how many times I travelled to manly on that one when i lived there in 1962. I'm glad that it has been kept.

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  13. My name is RietWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 15:38:00 GMT+10

    THat is a beautiful ferry ship. Good they use it for a restaurant now. Must be nice to eat there.
    Have a nice day

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  14. AnnWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 15:49:00 GMT+10

    I miss her, used to love going across to Manly on the big old ferries with all the open decks. Its just not the same on the new ones. At least they didn't scuttle her.

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  15. Betty ManousosWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 16:38:00 GMT+10

    Magnificent! What an interesting history. Your pictures are fantastic! :)
    Betty

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  16. AnimorWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 20:04:00 GMT+10

    History seem to be interesting, lovely place and floating restaurant sound nice.

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪Wednesday, 12 May 2010 at 21:19:00 GMT+10

    It is a beautiful ship.

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  18. Elaine YimWednesday, 12 May 2010 at 21:36:00 GMT+10

    This is a beautiful place.

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  19. LauraThursday, 13 May 2010 at 11:25:00 GMT+10

    I love the varieties of blues and greens in this photo.

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  20. UnknownThursday, 13 May 2010 at 13:02:00 GMT+10

    It's a very beautiful photo.

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  21. SerlineFriday, 14 May 2010 at 04:52:00 GMT+10

    We've been there! Brings back fond memories...

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