As we arrived at the wharf to catch the ferry, I spotted three tugs escorting one of the bulk carrier ships into Newcastle Harbour.
On the right of the picture is Nobby's Lighthouse.
Pam has just queried who Nobby was, but it is one of those 'nobody knows' things. I guess Captain James Cook would know. Maybe there was a chap called Clark on the Endeavour and he was the first person to spot Nobby's Head. I think people with the surname Clark are nicknamed Nobby.
Such an interesting scene. Now who was Nobby? It made me laugh as that was the nickname my nephew was called by his brothers when they were young - never knew why!
@pamknowler I am afraid that it is one of those 'nobody knows' things. I have tried to trace who Nobby actually was, but it would appear that it has been lost in time.
Fun bit of history there! I love a mystery like that. Sometimes these things are not written down fully and people "just know" and then the knowledge disappears over subsequent generations. It's a really beautiful head with that lighthouse on, isn't it?
@onewing oh Babs what a fright you must both have had, do hope things are better tomorrow & a good simple explanation to it all. Take care both of you & a restful week might not come amiss!
How are you Babs?
Here is a link that may be interesting though. http://lakescan.customer.netspace.net.au/Nobbys.pdf
Maybe Nobby was one of the first lighthouse keepers,
well done on this magical scene.. the water looks so calm.. a peaceful scene..