Jones Bay Wharf

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.

The wharf is home to the Jones Bay Marina, a facility for superyachts in and visiting Sydney.[3]

Panoramic view of Jones Bay Wharf from The REVY

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]

1919 "bird's eye view" showing Jones Bay Wharf at lower right

See also

References
  1. "Locations – Jones Bay Wharf". Pyrmont History Group. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. "Jones Bay Finger Wharf". PocketOz. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  3. "2023 Superyacht Australia Soirée serves up a sensational showcase". AFLOAT. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  4. Government Gazette. New South Wales. 27 June 1854. p. 1303. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. "City of Sydney, 1903: Single sheet". City of Sydney Archives & History Resources. Retrieved 7 May 2023.

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