In 1788, European settlement in Australia began on the shores of Port Jackson, described as "the finest natural harbour in the world". Early settlement grew around the harbour & quickly stretched up the Parramatta River, over to the North Shore & to Manly. The only realistic way to travel around was by boat. Within a year of colonisation, Sydney's first ferry was built & launched.

In the 230 years since, more than 500 ferries have serviced the harbour & it's adjoining rivers & coves, this site is a showcase of those ferries, the people  that built them & the men & women that have operated them.
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