Monday, April 3, 2017

Woolich Dock


Woolwich Dock is a former dry dock and shipyard in Woolwich, New South Wales, Australia.

The site was purchased by Morts Dock and Engineering Company in 1898 and opened 1901.

It was the biggest dry dock in Australia, at 188 metres long and 27 metres wide. 

Although no longer operated as a drydock is still used for maritime purposes.




Bronze suits the BMW



The walk starts at the Goat Paddock



Top spot to bring the family



Plenty of parklands to wander about in



The views of the city are good too



A lot of labour



A family out for a boat ride



The upper class park and service their boats here



They made things to last



The timber fenders were added by the army around 1963



Its amazing where a plant will grow



There's a few million dollars worth of boats here



I wonder what purpose this served



I assume a crane ran on these



Old electrical and unidentified boom



The cliff face has its own little eco system



This is one of the barges used to service ships



Hawkesbury sandstone shown to good effect



Marine travel lift



Some informative plaques



James Bond ready for docking



The doghouse in front of the cafe



Deckhouse Cafe and function Centre



Pier that services the Deckhouse



A view of the barge from above



Some info on the army occupation