Harman
Ex RAN harbour workboat and passenger motor launch
Harman was built at Cockatoo Island c.1943 for the Royal Australian Navy. She is built of oregon and hardwood. Harman is a typical Sydney Harbour work/passenger motor boat. The navy gave her the identification number 296 and used her for harbour duties until 1957.
In 1958 she was transferred to Cockatoo Dockyard.
In 1992 she was purchased by the Sydney Heritage Fleet for $150.
Restoration work has been carried out on her engine, hull, deck and cabin. Initial restoration was carried out in 1995 and further work conducted in 1999.
She continues to work on the harbour as a passenger-carrying launch for the Fleet and has carried hundreds of happy passengers out on the harbour during the last few years.
Vital Statistics:
| Overall length | 47ft 3in (14.4m) | |
| Beam | 12ft-6in (3.8m) | |
| Powered by | Gardner, 5 cylinder 52kW (70hp), diesel
engine (engine replaced by the same type in 2010) |
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| Acquired by the Fleet | 1992 |
For dates of scheduled public trips on Harman, and links for more information and bookings, see What's On When.
Harman is available for charter on Sydney Harbour.
For general information about the Fleet contact info@shf.org.au. To charter one of our vessels or to book an event please contact sedwards@shf.org.au. To discuss these or other options please phone 02 9298 3888.
Harman Newsletter here
Last modified on Monday, 30-Jan-2012 12:40:44 EST
