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Alma Doepel bunk sponsorship program off to a good start
Down in Docklands under the Bolte Bridge, there is an exciting project under way – the restoration of the “last of her kind” Australian-built, three-masted tall ship.
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Only way is up for new Mission to Seafarers CEO
Recently appointed Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) CEO Neil James says the opportunity to commercialise its heritage-listed venue, while continuing its core operation of supporting seafarers, presents both “a great opportunity and a great challenge”.
Read MoreTimber from Central Pier’s western tip to be repurposed on the Alma Doepel
Timber from the western tip of the century-old Central Pier is being recycled to help with the ongoing restoration of one of Australia’s oldest surviving tall ships, the Alma Doepel.
Read MoreLady Cutler under investigation following crash in Victoria Harbour
Investigators will piece together the moments that led to the popular Lady Cutler showboat crashing in Victoria Harbour, which saw five people taken to hospital.
Read MoreTale of transition
Make no make mistake – the lovely vista you see across the waters of Victoria Harbour came at a cost. By that I am not referring to the cost of your apartment!
Read MoreControl tower’s condition scrutinised
Development Victoria is undertaking an assessment of the condition of Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower at the tip of Collins Wharf amid calls for the maritime heritage asset to be preserved and restored for public activation.
Read MoreBoat building gets modernised
Boat building has always been an intricately detailed process but for passionate business owner of The Wooden Boat Centre Nicholas Atkins, now is the time for a modernised change in production.
Read MoreLast day in port for Mission CEO
Good female managers have an active home life as well a career in the office and sometimes you just need a bit of R&R.
Read MoreAlma’s historic model ship to be given a new lease on life
A century-old piece of priceless treasure that was used to help build the tall ship, the Alma Doepel, will be restored to its former glory.
Read MoreAlma back in the water but “long way” to go with $30K needed for restoration
After marking a victorious return to the water, it’s all hands-on deck again for a group of devoted volunteers working to restore the historic Alma Doepel tall ship.
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