The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
in Australia, New Zealand & The South Pacific.
Jack Bellamy poles his last fish at 88
Pole fishing might have been full of adventure, but it was also a dangerous industry. A memorial for those lost at sea lists more than 50 fishers who never returned to shore, including whole boats. Among the names is Mr Bellamy's brother, Keith.
Charter opportunities aboard the beautiful Margaret Pearl
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Consider an extended excursions aboard the beautiful MARGARET PEARL promising excitement and adventure, (and a touch of comfort!) in Victoria and Tasmania’s southern waters.
Films from the past. The Tasmanian Archives and the AWBF.
The five films span the period from 1955 to 1988 and cover subjects such as Cray Fishing, The Tasmanian Boat building industry in the 1950’s, Scallop Fishing and the 1988 Tall Ships Parade.
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