Brig Amity
The Amity The Amity sailed from Sydney on 9th November 1826, carrying a party under the command of Major Edmund Lockyer, who had orders to form a settlement at King George Sound. After a difficult voyage, the first half battling through heavy weather in Bass Strait and the second enduring the summer heat of the wes...tward run, the brig reached Princess Royal Harbour on Christmas Day. view more info
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Hours: 9.30 am to 4 pm daily
Description
The replica
The project to build a replica of the brig Amity commenced in 1972. After much discussion and research, construction started in 1975, with local boat builder Mr Stan Austin as project supervisor and Mr Pieter van de Brugge as leading shipwright. Other local craftsmen joined the team, with the aim of making the replica the focal point of celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the brig's arrival.
When you visit this full-size replica, try to imagine more than 50 men, together with stores, sheep and pigs, sharing this small vessel in a difficult journey taking over six weeks.
The Albany Historical Society, under an arrangement with the City of Albany, is proud to manage the Brig Amity.
Location
Residency rd,Albany WA 6330,Australia
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