South Wharf is the site of the Polly Woodside Maritime Museum. Polly Woodside is a Belfast-built, three-masted, iron-hulled barque, preserved in Melbourne, Australia, and forming the central feature of the South Wharf precinct. The ship was originally built in Belfast by William J. Woodside and was launched in 1885. Polly Woodside is typical of thousands of smaller iron barques built in the last days of sail, intended for deep water trade around the world and designed to be operated as economically as possible. It is now moored alongside the Melbourne Convention centre.
South Wharf’s striking new pedestrian "Seafarers' Bridge" is fittingly named to reflect Melbourne’s rich maritime history. Officially named in late-2009, the bridge is already popular with walkers and bike riders accessing Melbourne’s world-class Convention Centre and travelling to and from Docklands.The name was selected following a call for submissions from the community. More than 500 submissions were received.The name draws on the rich maritime history of the area and is a fitting connection to the nearby "Mission to Seafarers" centre located at the bridge’s northern landing.The Mission to Seafarers is an international organisation which cares for the practical and spiritual welfare of seafarers of all nationalities and faiths.The Melbourne Mission, created in 1905, is a volunteer-managed facility providing a home away from home for approximately 12,000 seafarers visiting the Port of Melbourne annually.This bridge forms a vital connection between the city’s waterfront and the river-front.
This post is part of James' Weekend reflections meme,
and also part of Louis' Sunday Bridges meme.
Wonderful reflections, Nick! I love the boat with the sail and what a beautiful bridge! Great captures as always! Enjoy your weekend!!
ReplyDeleteYour commentary surely gives me the local knowledge through my daily clicking here. You are more lucky than I am since I just got myself soaked from the shower 2 hours ago
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely series of photos - my fave has to be the last one ;-)
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That is an awesome looking bridge.
ReplyDeleteSouth wharf is an interesting and often unexplored section of our Yarra River. The bridge is phenomenal. I like the way you have portrayed it particularly in the last shot. Welcome blue sky showing off the boldness of the span. Nice one Nick.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of shots! I particularly love the one of the ship and that last one! Beautiful bridge, and reflection!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the barque's no worse than the bight!!!! Sadly, I can't claim this thought as my own, but nor can I credit it appropriately as I can't recall who DID say it!! Hope you're having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe bridge is amazing ! What a great design !
ReplyDeleteThat bridge is cool!
ReplyDeleteThe barque has beautiful lines. It is nice to see that it has been preserved and restored.
ReplyDelete«Louis» very much appreciates your double entry for Sunday Bridges.