This crane is on Cockatoo Island which has a long history of ship repair and shipbuilding activities. Sutherland Dock was built with free labour between 1882 and 1890. Nearby Fitzroy Dock was built using convict labour between 1847 and 1857. The shipyard closed in 1992 and the island is now being revitalised as a public attraction on Sydney Harbour.
I had wanted to see Rodd Island because that is where Louis Pasteur's nephew worked, when he lived in Sydney. But I suppose Cockatoo Island is quite a different place. Perhaps there are ferries around Sydney Harbour that could take us tourists around.
ReplyDeleteYes, Hels. There are regular ferries to Cockatoo Island.
DeleteAre there birds on the island ?
ReplyDeleteThe island was originally heavily timbered with red gum forests, frequented by sulphur-crested cockatoos.
DeleteLook very nice.
ReplyDeleteLook very nice.
ReplyDeleteIt looks quite old fashioned.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photo and great backstory.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Great captured
ReplyDeleteNice part of history preserved
ReplyDeletenice!
ReplyDeleteNice shot.
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