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by **sheepie** on Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:26 pm

One of the guys at work (unfortunately a C*^#n user) is involved in the Heritage Fleet in Sydney. He's suggested we have a meet there sometime - and I'm looking for expressions of interest.

In his words...

The fleet consists of a number of working steam vessels and of course the James Craig which is a square rigged steel barque. The John Oxley is based at Darling Harbour. The steam vessels and the workshops are based at Black Wattle Bay. There are two steam vessels which are in regular use. The Lady Hopeton a 1902 steam yacht and the tug Waratah. Both are alongside the wharfs and open to visitors.
A large coastal steamer the John Oxley is up on a floating pontoon undergoing a major refit. She is having new hull plates made and hand riveted in place, a trade that has all but died out now in the era of welded ships. She is also open to escorted visitors. Also alongside the pontoon is the harbour ferry Kanangra which is the next project for restoration.
All the vessels give great scope for photographs of industrial subjects, weathered timbers, rusty steel frames, the skeleton of a ship being built, old machinery, steam engines, boilers, city scapes and some old crusty characters who spend their time helping to keep these ships alive for the next generations.
Saturday morning is a normal working day for the fleet and would be a good time to visit.

He also gave me some pics to show the sort of things there...
http://sheepie.smugmug.com/gallery/605657

Any interest?

by **sheepie** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:40 am

Not normally one to 'bump' messages, but there's been so many overnight and I don't want this to be lost!

by **Hlop** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:10 am

Hi Leon,

Sounds interesting

by **leek** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:23 am

I'd be interested...

by **gstark** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:28 am

Leon,

What would the meet involve?

I'm thinking in terms of the anniversary weekend ...

by **Matt. K** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:19 am

Geat idea Leon!
Count me in!

by **sheepie** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:31 am

gstark wrote:Leon,
What would the meet involve?
I'm thinking in terms of the anniversary weekend ...

Basically the chance to shoot some of the going's on. As I understand it, there are always people doing work on these boats - and some of it is the sort of work you wouldn't normally see these days (some old machinery there).
Anniversary weekend would be an option - I think it would need to be on the Sat morning though from the sounds of it.

by **Yedrup** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:38 am

Anniversary weekend would be perfect. If so count me in.

Cheers,
Terry

by **gleff** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:06 am

I'm also thinking the Anniversary weekend would be a great time.

Geoff

by **fozzie** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:26 am

In view that I am from interstate, 'AW' would be a good timing for me and probably others, but would depend on what else might be happening at the same time.

by **Glen** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:51 am

Great idea Leon, I would be interested

by **stubbsy** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:10 am

Good idea. I'm interested AW or not AW

by **sirhc55** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:10 am

What an opportunity - thanks Leon - I’m in

by **radar** on Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:25 am

Count me in Leon, AW or not,

Thanks,

André

by **sheepie** on Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:18 pm

OK Folks - talked to my contact at work today, and it looks like we're all go - just need confirmation from Gary of whether he wants this for the A/Weekend or not.
Will have to limit numbers to 10-15, but it's sounding good

by **mudder** on Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:25 pm

This would be a fascinating place and a terrific idea for the big week-end meet. I'd be in it,

just up to numbers and getting there and stuff for us inter-staters...

Cheers.

by **wendellt** on Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:02 pm

this is a great idea, although i would like it to take place at night, in order to get nice long exposure shots

by **birddog114** on Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:04 pm

wendellt wrote:this is a great idea, although i would like it to take place at night, in order to get nice long exposure shots

Look at the start of this thread, I don't think they let you in their workshop at night.

by **MCWB** on Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:14 pm

I'm interested, AW or not. Perhaps we should give out-of-towners priority for the AW meet, as it's the only chance they're going to do this, then maybe organise a second non-AW Sydney meet? That's assuming demand of course.

by **leek** on Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:01 pm

MCWB wrote:I'm interested, AW or not. Perhaps we should give out-of-towners priority for the AW meet, as it's the only chance they're going to do this, then maybe organise a second non-AW Sydney meet? That's assuming demand of course.

What he said... I'm easy either way...

by **sheepie** on Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:36 pm

OK Folks - looks like we're all on for this one on the Sat morning of the A/Weekend. I'll confirm on Friday, but in the meantime, can all those interested please PM me so I can check numbers etc. Thanks

by **TTT** on Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:11 am

sheepie wrote:OK Folks - looks like we're all on for this one on the Sat morning of the A/Weekend. I'll confirm on Friday, but in the meantime, can all those interested please PM me so I can check numbers etc. Thanks

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