Victoria Quay, Fremantle
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Victoria Quay is a wharf on the south bank of the Swan River mouth in the Western Australian port city of Fremantle. It is separated from the Fremantle CBD by the railway line. Originally named South Quay, it was renamed Victoria Quay on 26 July 1901 in honour of the late Queen Victoria. With North Quay it forms the Inner Harbour area of Fremantle Harbour.
1894 plan for Fremantle Harbour. Notable features are Arthur Head, North Jetty at the end of Cliff Street, the original Fremantle Railway Station at the corner of Cliff and Phillimore Streets, Long Jetty, South Jetty & Bathers beach.
Victoria Quay, pre-1904
View north-east along Victoria Quay, 2013
Sheds and their lettering and numbering as of 1935, noting the Railway Goods shed and marshalling yard, both of which no longer exist
Fremantle Harbour
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Fremantle Harbour is Western Australia's largest and busiest general cargo port and an important historical site. The inner harbour handles a large volume of sea containers, vehicle imports and livestock exports, cruise shipping and naval visits, and operates 24 hours a day. It is located adjacent to the city of Fremantle, in the Perth metropolitan region.
Fremantle Port on the left
A container ship leaving the port. The tall building at the centre are the port's administration offices and the Western Australian Maritime Museum is to the right.
View north-east along Victoria Quay
HMS Renown at "A" Shed, Victoria Quay, May 1927