Royal Edward Victualling Yard, Naval heritage building in Pyrmont, Australia
The Royal Edward Victualling Yard is a complex with two warehouse buildings of different heights connected by an eight-story water tower. The warehouses have six and five stories respectively and define the harbor area with their substantial vertical presence.
The facility was built between 1905 and 1906 and initially served the Royal Navy as a supply depot. After its transfer to the Royal Australian Navy in 1911, it became the first naval yard of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
The name references King Edward VII and the original role as a naval supply depot. The visible features such as the tall warehouse halls and water tower continue to shape how this harborside site appears and functions in the urban landscape today.
The site is now a residential complex in Darling Harbour and can be viewed from the outside. The best time to explore is during daylight hours when you can see the architecture and harbor surroundings clearly.
The structure was designed by architect Walter Vernon with advanced features such as hardwood columns and electric lifts. These properties demonstrated the industrial progress that Sydney experienced in the early 1900s.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.86490,151.19530
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25
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