Fishing on Dromana pier overlooking Port Phillip Bay is a popular past time - even in the winter time.
The pier was built in 1862 and then extended in 1873.
It is the second longest pier in Port Phillip Bay - exceeded only by Port Melbourne's Station Pier opened in 1854.
Originally, the pier was used by a large fishing fleet and local producers, as no road transport to Melbourne markets was available.
The navy's “explosive and munitions research branch“ used the pier to load and unload munitions from their vessels.
Evidence can still be found under the sands!
Legendary pier
Laden with colourful tales
Still creating more
The old wooden pier was superseded in 1960 by the new concrete one seen today!
13 comments:
Wonderful shadow shots for the day, Gemma! Interesting history! Always fun to learn more about your beautiful country! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Nice daily life shot.
Regards and best wishes
A good, sunny day for shadows!
I walked down to our pond yesterday and it put me in the mood for fishing. Your photo here has seconded that!
What a great activity on a beautiful day. Have a great Sunday. Mickie ;)
Love the lines, both material and shadow made.
munitions evidence doesn't sound good
great fishing shot
The sun! It's almost the season for doing things in the sun!!! I am getting anxious, can you tell? I would like to go out fishing on a sunny day!
strong composition in this shot...
I would dearly love to be standing along side these young fellows. I love to fish with a pole on dry ground.
The water is so clear! I wonder if they can see the fish bite the bait.
Nice slice of life snap
I'm sure the fishers don't care if the pier is concrete or wood--as long as they have a place to stand!
Nice shot!
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