Garden Island Naval Precinct, Naval base and heritage site in Garden Island, Sydney, Australia
The Garden Island Naval Precinct spans multiple buildings and structures, including a rigging shed, secretariat, and operational facilities dating from the 19th century.
In 1788, Governor Phillip allocated this land to HMS Sirius ship's company for gardening, marking the first European use of the island.
The Naval Chapel, converted from a sail loft in 1902, contains stained glass windows and plaques commemorating Australian naval service members.
The Captain Cook Graving Dock continues to service naval vessels while preserving historical elements from different periods of maritime operations.
The Hammerhead Crane, built between 1944 and 1952, stands as Australia's former largest dockside crane for warship maintenance.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.86540,151.22650
Latest update: March 12, 2025 02:08
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