Shipyard Tour | A journey into heritage restoration work
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The lowdown
Come for a unique visit at Sydney Heritage Fleet, Heritage Shipyard where you will find skilled work being carried out by our volunteers in restoring heritage vessels.
The tour will include insight into the restoration work that is currently being completed on SS John Oxley and a chance to see other historic vessels previously restored and now operated by the Fleet, plus the impressive workshop and restoration facilities that have made The Fleet renowned as a ship restorer throughout the world.
Participants must be over 18, fit enough to climb steep stairs and confidently walk on uneven surfaces. We will provide basic PPE items: hard hats and Hi Vis vests for participants. Flat-soled covered footwear must be worn, while bringing a light windproof jacket and sun/rain wear is recommended.
Tour will start and finish at the Sydney Heritage Fleet's Shipyard at Gate 4, James Craig Road, Rozelle. Your guide will welcome you at the shipyard gate before escorting you to the volunteers mess for a cuppa and a chocolate biscuit while learning about our heritage vessels and fascinating stories.
Highlights:
- Intimate tour of one of the few remaining Shipyards on Sydney Harbour
- See how you can be part of the restoration process of some of the worlds most iconic ships.
- View the many other wonderful and elegant historic vessels at the dockyards.
- Gain a first-hand view of the impressive restoration facilities that make the magic happen.
More details:
- Start and end at Gate 4, James Craig Road, Rozelle.
- Our guide will meet you at the gate for a pre tour morning tour in the mess.
- Attendees should arrive by 10:30 AM SHARP.
You will:
- be walking on ramps, steep stairs, and wharves.
- require an average level of fitness and mobility.
- need to wear sturdy, comfortable covered footwear. It is advisable to bring a light wind jacket, a sunhat or rainwear, as appropriate, and your own water bottle.
*Please note that sadly at this stage the shipyard is inaccessible for wheelchairs and walkers, a hard hat and vest will be provided as well as a light refreshment.
- Contact us at (02) 8204 3507 or www.shf.org.au
Where to rock up
Sydney Heritage Fleet, 4 James Craig Road, Rozelle, NSW 2039
Getting there
Accessibility
- require an average level of fitness and mobility.
