"Penguin" is getting ready to sail

The Dry Dock, a truly unique place is located on the South Bank of the Brisbane River. From the end of the nineteenth century to the early seventies of the twentieth century, vessels from all over the world came here for inspections and repairs. In our days, The Dock, that has become a historical item itself, houses the war river frigate Diamantina and the light ship Carpentaria. When you visit the Dock, you will easily spot a small schooner (lugger) painted red and white with the registration number A6, located on the left side of the historical object. This is the Penguin, a tangible evidence of the time, when the Pearl-shell fishing in the Coral Sea brought to Queensland profit, comparable to the export of the famous Australian beef.

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