Saturday 19 November 2011

Circular Quay, Deerubbun

The Deerubbun is seen here departing on a tour from Circular Quay, with the Sydney Opera House in the background. This former torpedo recovery vessel is owned by the Tribal Warrior Association, a charity that trains young people for careers in the maritime industry. The tours by Tribal Warrior Harbour Cruises teach tourists the Aboriginal names and meanings of significant Sydney landmarks. The stories of the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal people are told and an Aboriginal cultural performance takes place on an island in Sydney Harbour.

21 comments:

  1. Wonderful historical post and great photo. I love looking at the Opera House, a magnificent structure!

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  2. There are few things more impressive than the Sydney Opera House. Nice shot. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  3. I had not realized that Australia has multiple aboriginal tribes, same as North America. It is so encouraging to see them working together to educate tourists, and prepare youth for the work world!!!
    And great scenery, too!! Do you ever get tired of looking at such a famous landmark?

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  4. that is truly an interesting vessel, but my eye is drawn to the Opera House. I love that building. great shot. and happy weekend to you.

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  5. Wonderful shot. The opera house looks so good with the blue sky and the deerubbun is interesting and adds to the shot.

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  6. Judy, I don't think anyone can get tired of looking at the Sydney Opera House. :)

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  7. Oh, yes! Very few things indeed that are more impressive than the Sydney Opera House! If I had one opportunity to go see a favorite place, it would be Sydney and the Opera House! Your photos are always the next best thing to being there! Love the boat, too! Looks like a great outing! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, Jim!

    Sylvia

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  8. Is that a boat for passengers? That is a very interesting boat.

    Weekend Reflection

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  9. Hi there - two icons in the same shot!

    SM - Melbourne

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  10. Any photo with the opera house in it, will always be interesting.

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  11. Intriguing little water craft and love the perspective of the harbour foreshore!

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  12. This iconic building is always beautiful, no matter which angle or time of the day looking at it :)

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  13. Kim, yes the boat takes passengers on cruises. More details in my post.

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  14. A magnificent photo of that fantastic Opera House on a beautiful day! Bravo!

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  15. Looks like an old navy boat from WW2. Nice photo.

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  16. Great shot Jim, I think that would have been an interesting trip to do, maybe next time! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  17. A classical Sydney´s landmark. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. Great capture, and interesting background info.

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