Princes Wharf 1
1830: New Wharf was built. When it was built water extended to Salamanca warehouses. In filled with rocks and soil.
Ships to berth there were whaling ships and ships for Europe whale oil, timber and coal.
1902: Wharf named Princes Wharf in honour of Prince George (later King George V) who visited Australia for federation. Not Princess Wharf.
Arrived in Hobart aboard Royal Yacht. Berthed at Princess Wharf.
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
His father Edward VII reigned from 1901-1910.
His grandmother Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901.
1936-1939: Wharf rebuilt in concrete.
Today: PW1 is a venue for events of various sizes and types.
Taste of Tasmania, Dark Mofo
https://www.princeswharf1.com.au/
Ships to berth there were whaling ships and ships for Europe whale oil, timber and coal.
1902: Wharf named Princes Wharf in honour of Prince George (later King George V) who visited Australia for federation. Not Princess Wharf.
Arrived in Hobart aboard Royal Yacht. Berthed at Princess Wharf.
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
His father Edward VII reigned from 1901-1910.
His grandmother Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901.
1936-1939: Wharf rebuilt in concrete.
Today: PW1 is a venue for events of various sizes and types.
Taste of Tasmania, Dark Mofo
https://www.princeswharf1.com.au/