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Abandoned ferry, Sydney

Former Manly Ferry, 'The Baragoola', now derelict and moored at 'The Coal Loader'. Ball's Head Bay, Sydney harbour.

The ferry has been waiting many years now now for its restoration. It was built in 1922!! Here is some information about the history of this grand ferry:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Baragoola

 

Photographed just before sunset at the historic 'Coal Loader' facility at Ball's Head Bay, Waverton, in Sydney.

Friday evening, 22nd January, 2021.

 

In the distance you can see Balmain, and in the far distance you can see the Anzac Bridge, first opened to traffic on Monday, 4th December, 1995.

 

For information about Sydney's amazing 'Coal Loader' facility, a former coal loading plant, built in 1918, and now transformed into 'The Coal Loader Centre For Sustainability', please see:

waverton.org.au/wp/coal-loader/

and:

www.sydneyharbourhighline.org.au/coal-loader/

 

Australia's famous poet, Henry Lawson, actually wrote a poem in 1916, in which he protested against the building of the Coal Loader, saying that it would destroy the natural bushland environment of Ball's Head.

 

As such, this poem was one of the world's first environmental protests. Henry Lawson was well ahead of his time. And if you have time, read his poem entitled 'The Sacrifice of Ball's Head' (1916).

Greenpeace could use this guy today, and Greta Thunberg would love his ideas!

waverton.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Henry-Lawso...

 

My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 16-35mm lens.

 

Processed in:

Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.

 

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Taken on January 22, 2021