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Control tower’s condition scrutinised

June 1st, 2022 - Sean Car

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.

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Boat building gets modernised

May 4th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

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.

Last day in port for Mission CEO

May 4th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

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.

Alma’s historic model ship to be given a new lease on life

March 2nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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.

Alma back in the water but “long way” to go with $30K needed for restoration

February 3rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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.

Historic Alma Doepel makes victorious return to water

November 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

After 10 arduous years of restoration, Docklands’ favourite historic tall ship, the Alma Doepel, is finally back on the water.

The Alma’s return wades closer

September 29th, 2021 - Jack Hayes

The decade-long restorative journey of Docklands’ favourite tall ship, the Alma Doepel, is set for completion with the vessel’s revised return to water date planned for October 7 or 8.

A new date for the Alma’s return to water

September 2nd, 2021 - Jack Hayes

The Alma Doepel’s long-awaited return to the Melbourne’s waterways has been delayed slightly, with a date between September 29 and October 1 confirmed.