Friday, 23 November 2012

darling harbour




Darling Harbour is a popular tourist area right on the edge of the city where we met up with some family who were staying down there. 
I love all the nautical history surrounding the Maritime Museum, the old ships, wooden boats, ropes and decking. Apparently this lighthouse built in 1920 was transported from Townsville when the museum opened in the 90's. 



These enormous anchors that date back to 1839 are now a memorial to seafarers lost at sea. They are thought to have come from a wooden merchant sailing ship that was later moored off Cockatoo Island where it was used as a nautical school for reformatory boys. 
I bet life was tough for them!





So there's a little bit of Australian maritime history for you.

Have a great weekend!

joining
savvy southern style





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17 comments:

  1. bec23 November 2012 at 08:25

    I love all things maritime...every thing is so big...beautiful photos!
    interesting history there.
    have a great weekend
    Bec x

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  2. Unknown23 November 2012 at 10:35

    We had a great time at the maritime museum a couple of years back when we visited Sydney!

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    1. beachcomber23 November 2012 at 10:37

      it's a good place to take kids. always good activities there for them. :)

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  3. Desire Empire23 November 2012 at 13:42

    That museum and area are fabulous. Thanks for showing us around with your great shots.
    Carolyn

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  4. Suz23 November 2012 at 15:18

    What a great name for a harbor. Beautiful images. Love the anchors.

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    1. beachcomber23 November 2012 at 16:42

      thankyou! it was named after a governor in the 1800's. :)

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  5. Elna24 November 2012 at 07:07

    Great pictures of the habor. Yes the flowers grow inside. Have a nice weekend.

    Hugs

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  6. Susan @ Real Girl Designs24 November 2012 at 08:34

    Thanks for sharing! When my son visited Australia this summer, he stayed with his grandparents in Darling Harbor for the Sydney portion of the trip - he loved it there.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. beachcomber25 November 2012 at 06:48

      glad he enjoyed it, it's a good place to stay, close to the city.
      x

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  7. Unknown24 November 2012 at 23:08

    Beautiful pictures! I especially love the pretty little lighthouse (and very jealous of that amazing sunshine)!

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  8. The Silver Bunny25 November 2012 at 03:45

    Darling harbour and Cuckatoo island ; just the names make me dream on a very drab day in Paris !x

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  9. Sarah26 November 2012 at 11:51

    Beautiful post! I like your little harbor. ;-)

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