Tag Archives: Derwent Harbour

A trip to South West Tasmania-departure and settling in-2 of 26

Last century the practice of masses of people standing on wharves to wave off passengers when a ship departed was the norm. Streamers were thrown to festoon a ship and keep the connection between passengers and loved ones onshore intact … Continue reading

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Sailing the open seas from Hobart

Soon I will have the privilege of an exciting adventure travelling from Hobart to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour and return, on a replica of a 19th century sailing ship the Windeward Bound I will traverse seas which, on occasion, … Continue reading

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