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][2]
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.[citation needed]
The wharf is home to the Jones Bay Marina, a facility for superyachts in and visiting Sydney.[3]
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,[4] but the wharf was not built until much later; it does not appear on the City of Sydney 1903 map.[5]
The Sydney Harbour Trust took over responsibility for waterfront planning and built out the Jones Bay Wharf area in 1911–1919.[1]
See also
- Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf – another major finger wharf in Sydney
- King Street Wharf – a nearby marginal wharf in Darling Harbour
References
- ^ a b "Locations – Jones Bay Wharf". Pyrmont History Group. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Jones Bay Finger Wharf". PocketOz. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "2023 Superyacht Australia Soirée serves up a sensational showcase". AFLOAT. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ Government Gazette. New South Wales. 27 June 1854. p. 1303. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "City of Sydney, 1903: Single sheet". City of Sydney Archives & History Resources. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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