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Sydney Heritage Fleet

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The Sydney Heritage Fleet is supported by a membership of 1,200, with over 15 paid workers and 200 volunteer workers who restore, operate and maintain the fleet and preserve traditional maritime methods and skills. In addition to the 10 primary vessels being operated or restored, the Fleet also has
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55 small heritage boats and a significant collection of marine engines under restoration, as well as a collection of over fifty model ships. A comprehensive research library and archive which includes photographs, ships' plans, diaries, logs and journals is also maintained.
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John Oxley underwent extensive work in re-plating the hull whilst atop the floating dock that had been previously used to restore James Craig, In April 2022 she was refloated and Sydney Ferry Kanangra took her place on the floating dock.
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On Sunday 18th February 2024 James Craig celebrated 150 years since launch, escorted by a flotilla of historic vessels from the Sydney Heritage Fleet including the flagship, Lady Hopetoun.
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John Oxley is a steamship that previously served as a pilot boat and buoy tender. The ship was built in Scotland in 1927 for the Queensland state government.
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Kanangra is a 1912 Sydney ferry, with a steel hull and wooden superstructure. She is currently undergoing restoration at the SHF shipyard in Rozelle.
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The Sydney Heritage Fleet restoration shipyard at Rozelle Bay, New South Wales. The vessels in the image include the steam tug
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Lady Hopetoun is a 1902 VIP steam launch named after the Governor General of Australia's wife - the then
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Funding is through donations, membership subscriptions and income from vessel charters and tours.
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The offices, model workshop, some displayed boats, and the library are on Wharf 7 located in
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The Fleet restores and operates a number of historic vessels including the
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23 times in 26 years. In 1900 she was acquired by Mr J J Craig, renamed
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on 24 September; it was designed by the noted Sydney naval architect
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The Lady Hopetoun and Port Jackson Marine Steam Museum
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or to relocate the steam ships when not under steam.
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Sydney Heritage Fleet is located in Sydney
Wharf 7, Darling Harbour
Pyrmont
Sydney
New South Wales
Coordinates
33°52′03″S 151°11′55″E / 33.8675°S 151.1985°E / -33.8675; 151.1985
Historic ship collection
Pyrmont Bay light rail stop
shf.org.au


Kanangra
John Oxley
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
barque James Craig
Darling Harbour
Rozelle Bay

Circular Quay

James Craig
James Craig (barque)
barque
Sunderland
England
Cape Horn
New Zealand

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