Sydney Heritage Fleet

Sydney Heritage Fleet
Wharf 7, Pirrama Road
PYRMONT NSW 2009
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7 August, 2009: "Sydney International Boat Show 2009"

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SHF vessels moored and open for inspection and/or cruises at the boat show. Steam tug Waratah in centre, Boomerang on her port side, Berrima to starboard and Protex astern.

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Another view from a different vantage point.

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Volunteer Patricia Parker invites the public to board Protex.

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Compare and contrast: RAN 40 knot RHIB with 6 knot, 101 year old Protex.

Photos: Alan Stannard August 2009

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Sydney Heritage Fleet is a museum that preserves maritime history. The Fleet's 600 volunteers work not only on restoration, but crew the unique operational heritage vessels. On offer are Sydney Harbour Tall Ship day sails, charters on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Secret Tours, Fish 'n' Ship Tours, scout sleepovers, Private and Corporate Events, Charters, cruises and Weddings aboard James Craig (1874), Lady Hopetoun (1902), Waratah (1902), Boomerang (1903), Protex (1908) and Harman (1947). Our current major restoration project is the steamer John Oxley (1927).