Jones Bay Wharf Explained

Jones Bay Wharf (also known as Jones Bay Finger Wharf or the Port of Sydney's Berths 19–21) is a historically important wharf on Jones Bay, a small bay at Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales. The wharf was completed in 1919, and in the 21st century has been converted to modern business spaces.[1]

In the early 20th century, Jones Bay Wharf served both freight and passenger liners. It was an important point of embarkation for troops during World War II, and a major point of arrival for immigrants after the war.

The wharf is home to the Jones Bay Marina, a facility for superyachts in and visiting Sydney.[2]

History

A proposal from the Australasian Steam Navigation Company for the construction of a wharf at Jones Bay was published in the Government Gazette in 1854,[3] but the wharf was not built until much later; it does not appear on the City of Sydney 1903 map.[4]

The Sydney Harbour Trust took over responsibility for waterfront planning and built out the Jones Bay Wharf area in 1911–1919.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jones Bay Finger Wharf . PocketOz . 3 May 2023.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-16 . 2023 Superyacht Australia Soirée serves up a sensational showcase . 2023-05-06 . AFLOAT.
  3. Book: Government Gazette . 27 June 1854 . New South Wales . 1303 . 7 May 2023.
  4. Web site: City of Sydney, 1903: Single sheet . City of Sydney Archives & History Resources . 7 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Locations – Jones Bay Wharf . Pyrmont History Group . 7 May 2023.