Dockyard Slipway
The Dockyard Slipway in Port Arthur is a fascinating piece of maritime history that will transport you back in time. As soon as you set foot on this historic site, you'll feel like you're stepping into a bygone era when ships were handcrafted with precision and care. This slipway was once the lifeblood of Port Arthur, used to launch and repair countless vessels that sailed the high seas. Today, it's a haunting reminder of a time when the ocean was the pathway to adventure, fortune and danger. So why not take a walk along the slipway and immerse yourself in the rich history of Port Arthur? You won't regret it.
The dockyards is a short walk from the main Port Arthur settlement. The original Master Shipwright’s residence still stands, as does one of the original slipways.
Ship building was introduced on a large scale to Port Arthur in 1834 as a way of providing selected convicts with a useful skill they could take with them once freed. Only those convicts deemed well-behaved and receptive to training were allowed to work at the dockyard.
Latitude:
-43.145340
Longitude:
147.855227
