Wednesday, 27 January 2016

FREMANTLE FISHING HARBOUR

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is a commercial marina in Fremantle, Western Australia adjacent to the more recently constructed Challenger Harbour. It provides large sheltered mooring areas, wharf space for vessels up to 60 metres, refuelling facilities and support services to the Fremantle fishing industry.

 The harbour was built in 1919 when a 300-metre breakwater was constructed to provide an anchorage for fishing vessels. South Jetty was immediately adjacent and included a fish market which was removed in 1929. A southern breakwater was constructed in 1962 and land reclaimed to house fishing companies and service industries.

 Between 1969 and 1972, up to 120 fishing boats were housed in the harbour and in 1982, construction of a boat lifting facility commenced. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is now surrounded by a well established tourism precinct, and over a dozen restaurants and a brewery are immediately adjacent.

 This post is part of the Travel Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Wednesday Waters meme,
and also part of the Waterworld Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme.





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5 comments:

  1. eileeninmd27 January 2016 at 19:46

    Wonderful shots from the marina. The reflections are pretty. Enjoy your day!

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  2. Light and Voices27 January 2016 at 22:16

    Marina images are great!
    JM, Illinois-U.S.A.

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  3. NCSue28 January 2016 at 05:28

    All wonderful shots, but the red reflecting on the water in the third one is especially captivating.
    Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/01/eat-your-greens-fruity-ones.html

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  4. Andrea28 January 2016 at 10:12

    Such colorful boats!

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  5. Gemma Wiseman31 January 2016 at 11:31

    Such a wonderful series of watery reflections. Fascinating views of the harbour area.

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