Mort's Dock

Mort's Dock is a historic shipyard in Balmain with structures built along the waterfront for ship maintenance and construction. The site contains workshop buildings and dry docks that were designed to service maritime vessels.

Founded in 1855, this shipyard was Australia's first private dry dock facility and predated the development of Cockatoo Island. The site witnessed major changes in the maritime industry as colonial shipping needs evolved.

This site played a central role in early Australian labor organizing, shaping how workers in the maritime industry came together. The buildings and workshops here reflect the importance of collective action in the colony's industrial development.

The site is located in an urban area and is best reached on foot or by public transport. Visitors should note that some areas may not always be accessible, so checking ahead is helpful.

The engineering workshop here was the largest maritime facility in the Australian colony during the 19th century. This technical achievement made the site a center of shipbuilding technology of its era.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1855

Industry: shipbuilding

GPS coordinates: -33.85380,151.18400

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07