Cockatoo Island is the largest island in Sydney Harbour. In 1839 it was chosen as the site of a new penal establishment and convicts built prison barracks, a military guardhouse and official residences. The island was used for the colony's ship repair and shipbuilding activities after the first dry dock was completed by convicts in 1857. It became Australia's biggest shipbuilding and dockyard facility in the 20th century. The island's maritime industrial activity ceased in 1992 but many of the workshops and equipment have been retained as an attraction. More cranes can be seen here.
interesting!
ReplyDeleteGreat blue skies and the cranes serve as an exclamation point! Have a great weekend!
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Your series on Cockatoo Island is interesting. I like to know the history of places and things.
ReplyDeleteYour version of our Pearl Harbor.
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Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI can tell that you were as hooked on this island as Ann and I were last year when we visited for Biennale. In fact, we enjoyed the island more than the art. At least, I did.
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Hey, those cranes look just like the Eiffel Tower (or a mining headframe) ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I felt too, Julie. This island really is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteGreat cranes!
ReplyDeleteThe pop-up is less nice, however...;-)
Terrence looks at the sky
There is an 'island hopping' adventure coming up during October. NP&WS have asked me to take photos for them. This year it includes Goat, Shark & Clark. I shall let you know when they provide me with the schedule.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie. Please do. That sounds like a great way to visit them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing way to measure time and life. Please have a great Friday.
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"many of the workshops and equipment have been retained as an attraction" = grinning :D
ReplyDeletethe skies are lovely in their royal blue garb.
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Cool pictures! Very interesting. Your Sydney sky looks just like our California sky!
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I love those cranes and all the other industrial detrius out there. Fabulous place for photography.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the sky and crane.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo, and the information you gave about the area was interesting.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. I love the way the cranes look against the sky.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Love the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteIThe cranes look great against the solid blue sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot JBar!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and a nice bit of history! I love the cloudless blue sky!
ReplyDeleteHi! Cranes are the coolest piece of man-made machinery! They make a very eye catching skyline !
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Maria
Very interesting history on the island. If you dont tell, many would think it is an island for birds only. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteG'day, thanks for visiting, fab sky drop over the cranes..enjoy ur day :)
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ReplyDeletenice shot.
nice weekend, dear
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Nice to know where this is in :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
A very beautiful place.
ReplyDeletebrilliant blue background!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous pure blue!
ReplyDeleteInteresting history about Cockatoo Island... nice blue sky too!
ReplyDeleteTerric series on Cockatoo Island.
ReplyDeleteinteresting shot! and the other one below , too. happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteMust be very interesting to see how it started !
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of big cranes.
ReplyDeleteInteresting history! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh I love to shoot cranes. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat skies over an interesting spot showcasing Sydney's history. It's so good that some history is preserved.
ReplyDeleteFun addition to Sky Watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information. The crane is certainly eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteThe sky is such a lovely blue.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought of the remains of a shipyard as a tourist attraction, but it sounds like it was a good decision.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting how they left them for looks! You have some clear blue skies there. We don't get that here in Florida too often! I mean we get a lot of sunshine, but there always seem to be clouds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see the silhouettes of the cranes against the clear blue sky.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
Interesting history. What is it used for today, tourism??
ReplyDeleteAn interesting look at some Australian history. Happy Skywatching!
ReplyDeleteDiane, it's slowly being redeveloped into a tourist attraction with some new parks created, camping ground and accommodation. It's becoming a big venue for festivals, exhibitions and events.
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot!
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Great shots.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot... Happy Sky Watch Friday!
ReplyDeleteThe size of the shipyard cranes reaching skyward is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, interesting photos and I love the post below too.
ReplyDeleteGreat blue sky over there. I think it`s very hot too.
ReplyDeleteWish you a great weekend:-)
Exciting cranes!
ReplyDeleteJBar: What a neat capture of the cranes into the sky.
ReplyDeleteVery nice industrial landscape.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was once a busy place with all of that equipment. Beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeleteHi Jim
ReplyDeleteI love these structures against the sky - such a contrast. Great skies over in your world. Not so blue in Melbourne. Good shots. Have a nice weekend.
Thanks for sharing the history of the place. Great shots :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by
The first picture looks like a silhouette of some large strange metal creature...
ReplyDeletethat's quite unusual. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for imparting such important information at all. Nice post! your blog is also impressive one.Bridge crane.
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