Off For A Spot Of Fishing At Hamelin Bay _DSC1861 by merrelyn

Off For A Spot Of Fishing At Hamelin Bay _DSC1861

The Hamelin Bay Jetty was built in 1882 by the M.C.Davies Karri & Jarrah Company Ltd to service the local timber mills. The original jetty was 600m long and was capable of berthing three ships at a time. The ships were loaded using steam cranes. The Karri & Jarrah Company Ltd operated in the nearby Boranup forest and the Karridale Mill provided timber for the waiting ships, via a railway line. The railway (3'6"gauge) ran the complete length of the jetty, where cranes would unload the timbers directly from the carriages onto the waiting ships. The timbers were then sent around the world to be used in road and building construction. In its heydays the area was a popular recreational destination for the timber workers who would swim and fish off the jetty. MC Davies, who had his private yacht berthed there, often held boating regattas in Hamelin Bay, providing some welcome light relief from the heavy work. Today, only a small section of the jetty remains, a sad reminder of a once busy port.
This is amazing! The boat that is in just the right spot, the historic jetty; the sky and shore! Perfect for a cold, grey, damp, windy day! Thank you!
February 4th, 2016  
Lovely shot and excellent framing. Sad that it is long gone, but makes an excellent photo.
February 4th, 2016  
@kchuk Thank you for stopping by. I'm glad it cheered your day :)
February 4th, 2016  
Your story about the jetty really adds to the photo. Thank you for telling it.
( forever the teacher🌻)
February 4th, 2016  
Perfect timing and composition for this shot, Merrelyn! I enjoyed reading the history of this jetty. Knowing the background certainly brings more meaning to the photo.
February 4th, 2016  
Great capture :)
February 4th, 2016  
Very nice framing by the old jetty.
February 4th, 2016  
Bep
Great timing. Love the history.
February 4th, 2016  
Great framing and such wonderful vibrant colours. Interesting history.
February 4th, 2016  
@365projectorgjenfurj Thanks,its a hard habit to break :)
February 4th, 2016  
Thank you for sharing the history of the jetty Merrelyn, and a lovely shot :)
February 4th, 2016  
Nice shot.
February 4th, 2016  
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