Polly Woodside – Melbourne's Tall Ship Story, Melbourne

Polly Woodside – Melbourne's Tall Ship Story, Melbourne

One of only two original 19th-century sailing ships in Australia, the three-mast Polly Woodside was built in Belfast, Ireland in 1885 and was put to work transporting nitrate, coal and wheat between England and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Now restored, this cargo vessel resides in an original wooden-walled dry dock that was used for the repair and service of ships for over 100 years.

Guided or self-guided tours are available both on deck and below deck and serve as an initiation into the world of 19th-century seafaring. When not assisting the captain in looking after Polly, you will learn about her history through interactive displays, videos, photos and artifacts. The experience of learning about life as a sailor is especially memorable for children as staff conducting the crew get them actively involved and maintain their attention throughout the tour.

A souvenir shop and a picnic area complete the experience.

Tip:
Look out for the Pirate Sundays on the first Sunday of each month.

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Sight Name: Polly Woodside – Melbourne's Tall Ship Story
Sight Location: Melbourne, Australia (See walking tours in Melbourne)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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