Sunday, 2 March 2014

Circular Quay, ferries

These two Rivercat Class ferries are moored at the Circular Quay ferry wharves on Sydney Harbour, with Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. The Betty Cuthbert acquired in 1992 and the Marjorie Jackson acquired in 1993 are part of the fleet that cruises up the Parramatta River. They were named after Betty Cuthbert and Marjorie Jackson, Australian athletes and Olympic gold medallists.
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18 comments:

  1. BirdmanSunday, 2 March 2014 at 00:56:00 GMT+11

    Cool stories about the names of the ferries.

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoSunday, 2 March 2014 at 02:24:00 GMT+11

    Thanks Jim, you know how much I love this bridge :) Will see it myself in about six weeks!

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  3. HelsSunday, 2 March 2014 at 02:38:00 GMT+11

    I would live right ON the harbour edge, watching the ferries. Even if the land was so expensive that I had to live in a tent for the rest of my life.

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  4. LindaSunday, 2 March 2014 at 13:33:00 GMT+11

    I like river cruises! Long ocean cruises, not so much.

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  5. JackSunday, 2 March 2014 at 14:48:00 GMT+11

    Nice scene. I'll bet those ferries MOVE!

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  6. BLOGitseSunday, 2 March 2014 at 20:55:00 GMT+11

    jeee, love Sydney harbour!
    BLOGitse

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  7. retired not tiredMonday, 3 March 2014 at 00:36:00 GMT+11

    Would love to ride the ferries. Must get to Australia!

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  8. Sally in WAMonday, 3 March 2014 at 00:37:00 GMT+11

    Terrific shot! I would love to take a ride on one of the ferries some day.

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  9. Melbourne Australia PhotosMonday, 3 March 2014 at 00:45:00 GMT+11

    Great shot, Jim. Sorry I haven't been around much, but I am doing about three jobs at once at the moment and trying desperately to keep up with my blog posts as well. Hope to have a quieter time next month...

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  10. Louis la VacheMonday, 3 March 2014 at 02:10:00 GMT+11

    That's a "gold medal" shot, Jim! :-)
    «Louis» thanks you for linking it with Sunday Bridges.

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  11. UnknownMonday, 3 March 2014 at 02:36:00 GMT+11

    I love bridges and ferries. I grew up on a lane called Ferry Road. My grandfather ran a ferry across a canal. Later, it was replaced by a large pontoon bridge. Nice photo. I have been been south of the Equator. Maybe one day.

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  12. Yogi♪♪♪Monday, 3 March 2014 at 02:40:00 GMT+11

    Great composition. Those ferries are very low slung and sleek looking, for ferries I mean.

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  13. LinneaMonday, 3 March 2014 at 02:56:00 GMT+11

    Those are sleek looking ferries! Love the bridge; it's a classic!

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  14. Claudya MartinezMonday, 3 March 2014 at 04:30:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful. Thank you for sharing, I've never seen this bridge before.

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  15. ShirleyMonday, 3 March 2014 at 05:04:00 GMT+11

    That's a good way to recognize Olympic athletes! It especially will resonate with your readers who are avid Olympic fans as I am.

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  16. StarTraciMonday, 3 March 2014 at 07:57:00 GMT+11

    So beautiful! How I wish I could hop a plane right now!
    :-)
    Traci

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  17. AnonymousMonday, 3 March 2014 at 13:38:00 GMT+11

    Love the hustle and bustle of a harbor! And a beautiful bridge. Have a great week:)

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  18. DrillerAATuesday, 4 March 2014 at 12:30:00 GMT+11

    Looks like the passengers would be cruising in style. Very nice looking vessels.

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