Kanangra began life as a steam ferry in 1912. During her long working life, she transported over 40 million passengers on Sydney Harbour throughout two world wars, the great depression, and the opening of both Harbour Bridge and Opera House before being retired in 1980 and preserved by the Sydney Heritage Fleet.
She is now out of the water at the Fleet’s Heritage Shipyard in Rozelle Bay, where her restoration to former glory is underway by a band of dedicated volunteer workers.
This is a rare opportunity for you to see the restoration work taking place by a group of dedicated volunteers from Sydney Heritage Fleet.
Participants must be over 18, fit enough to climb steep stairs and confidently walk on uneven surfaces. We will provide basic PPE items: hard hats, safety glasses and Hi Vis vests for participants. However flat-soled covered footwear must be worn, while bringing a light windproof jacket and sun/rain wear is recommended.
The tour will include not only the interior of the Kanangra and a talk on her history and details of the restoration but will provide a chance to see other historic vessels previously restored and now operated by the Fleet, plus the impressive workshop and restoration facilities that have made The Fleet renowned as a ship restorer throughout the world.
Tour will start and finish at the Sydney Heritage Fleet's Shipyard at Gate 4, James Craig Road, Rozelle. Our guide will meet you at the shipyard gate for a pre-tour talk in the workers’ mess.
Highlights:
- Intimate tour of one of the few remaining Sydney Harbour iconic double ended ferries . Hear and see her wonderful over 100-year history of service and how she is being restored her to grace Sydney Harbour again.
- See how you can be part of the restoration of this iconic.
- View the many other wonderful and elegant historic vessels at the dockyards.
- Gain a first-hand view of the impressive restoration facilities that make the magic happen.
More details:
- Start and end at Sydney Heritage Fleet Shipyard: Gate 4, 13 James Craig Road, Rozelle, NSW 2039.
- Our guide will meet you at the gate for a pre tour.
- Attendees should arrive by 10.00AM for 10.30AM tour and 1.00PM for 1.30PM tour.
You will:
- be walking on ramps, steep stairs, and wharves.
- require an average level of fitness and mobility.
- need to wear sturdy, comfortable covered footwear. It is advisable to bring a light wind jacket, a sunhat or rainwear, as appropriate, and your own water bottle.
*Please note that sadly at this stage of her restoration Kanangra is inaccessible for wheelchairs and walkers, a hard hat and vest will be provided.
- Contact us at 02 8204 3500 or www.shf.org.au
More information about Kanangra, please visit this website: https://kanangra-shf.org/
