About Sydney Maritime Museum
Sydney Heritage Fleet, also known as the Sydney Maritime Museum, is a private not-for-profit museum located in Darling Harbour (James Craig) and in Rozelle Bay (Heritage dockyard) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Fleet restores and operates a large number of historic vessels including the barque James Craig. HistoryThe Lady Hopetoun and Port Jackson Marine Steam Museum was the forerunner of the Sydney Heritage Fleet. In 1965 a group of enthusiasts formed the museum to preserve Sydney's 1902 VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun. The organisation later became known as the Sydney Maritime Museum Ltd. In 1998 the museum adopted the trading name Sydney Heritage Fleet. The Fleet now comprises 10 historical vessels which is amongst the largest collection of its type in Australia. OrganisationThe Sydney Heritage Fleet is supported by a membership of 1200, with 450 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 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. Funding is through donations, membership subscriptions and income from vessel charters and tours. VesselsAs listed in the SHF's website, the fleet is currently composed of the following ships: Operational vessels James Craig, an 1874 iron-hull 3-mast barque Waratah, a 1902 steam tug Lady Hopetoun, a 1902 VIP steam launch Boomerang, a 1903 schooner Protex, a 1908 inner-harbour motor launch Harman, a 1947 ex-RAN harbour workboat /passenger motor boat Berrima, a 1954 Botany Bay workboat /passenger motor boat Kookaburra II, a 1950s wooden speed boat
Sydney Maritime Museum Description
Sydney Heritage Fleet, also known as the Sydney Maritime Museum, is a private not-for-profit museum located in Darling Harbour (James Craig) and in Rozelle Bay (Heritage dockyard) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Fleet restores and operates a large number of historic vessels including the barque James Craig. HistoryThe Lady Hopetoun and Port Jackson Marine Steam Museum was the forerunner of the Sydney Heritage Fleet. In 1965 a group of enthusiasts formed the museum to preserve Sydney's 1902 VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun. The organisation later became known as the Sydney Maritime Museum Ltd. In 1998 the museum adopted the trading name Sydney Heritage Fleet. The Fleet now comprises 10 historical vessels which is amongst the largest collection of its type in Australia. OrganisationThe Sydney Heritage Fleet is supported by a membership of 1200, with 450 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 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. Funding is through donations, membership subscriptions and income from vessel charters and tours. VesselsAs listed in the SHF's website, the fleet is currently composed of the following ships: Operational vessels James Craig, an 1874 iron-hull 3-mast barque Waratah, a 1902 steam tug Lady Hopetoun, a 1902 VIP steam launch Boomerang, a 1903 schooner Protex, a 1908 inner-harbour motor launch Harman, a 1947 ex-RAN harbour workboat /passenger motor boat Berrima, a 1954 Botany Bay workboat /passenger motor boat Kookaburra II, a 1950s wooden speed boat