Sharing some images taken from a ferry ride along the Parramatta River - Kissing Point Wharf to Darling Harbour.
Spectacle Island lies in the main channel of the western section of the harbour, upstream of the Harbour Bridge, adjacent to the Sydney suburb of Drummoyne and tucked in behind Cockatoo Island. Dating from 1865, the island is historically significant as it is the oldest naval explosives manufacturing and storage complex in Australia. It is a fully functional naval base and as such is not open to the public except for those who work there or those who are invited to visit. The island has 24/7 security and is surrounded by a naval waters exclusion zone. Spectacle Island is still used by the Royal Australian Navy to house the Naval Repository, including a collection of relics and artefacts, ranging from small items to vessels. Every facet of naval history has a place there.
