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Official opening of Woolwich Dock in 1901

Unknown photographer, Harbour Trust20th Century

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Sydney, Australia

Image caption: The offficial opening of Woolwich Dock on 4 December 1901 wit the Neotsfield the first ship to enter. The caisson is in the process of being removed.

Image source: 'Morts Dock: Fifty Years Ago and Today', NSW Country Press Co-operative Co. Ltd. P.41 [1908]

Background: Located on the Sydney Harbour foreshore, just north of Cockatoo Island, Woolwich Dock is a maritime precinct steeped in history. Constructed between 1899 and 1901, it is an important and rare example of a private graving dock. Specifically, it demonstrates the function and design of late nineteenth century graving docks and dockyard complexes. The dock also became a strategic focus for engineering and shipbuilding in Sydney Harbour, having served the Navy during World War II. The dock, which is flanked by beautiful parklands with views across Sydney Harbour, received Commonwealth Heritage listing in 2004.

Details

  • Title: Official opening of Woolwich Dock in 1901
  • Creator: Unknown photographer, Harbour Trust
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Location Created: Woolwich Dock and Parklands, Hunters Hill Penninsula, Sydney Harbour, NSW
  • Physical Dimensions: Unknown
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Country Press NSW Inc.
  • Medium: Photograph

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