Maritime Heritage of Lake Macquarie
The United Nations nominated June 25th to mark the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize that almost everything that we use in our daily lives has been directly or indirectly affected by sea transport, and that seafarers leave their homes and families, often for long periods to ensure that essential items and commodities on which our lives depend arrive safely at our homes.
Lake Macquarie is very much a maritime town bordered by many beautiful bays and beaches on one side, and with the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere as its centrepiece.
From the traditional custodians of the land, the Awabakal, to the early European settlers, to the sports men and women who have made great achievments, the people of Lake Macquarie have found employment and pleasure in maritime activity over the years.
The following stories on our website highlight the many ways our maritime environment have shaped the history of our city.
European discovery and Mapping
A fortunate mistake: Captain William Reid and the European discovery of Lake Macquarie
Captain Ernest Snowden Deed 1869-1943
Industry
Fishing: Lake Macquarie - the way it was. Oral History
Sporting Acomplishments
Recreation
Opening of the new Clubhouse for Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club
Lake Macquarie Park, known as Speers Point Park
Royal Motor Yacht Club, Toronto
Sailing and Boating: Lake Macquarie - the way it was. Oral History
The Lake: Lake Macquarie - the way it was. Oral history
War
Disasters
Historic Shipwrecks of Lake Macquarie
Bridges
'Fisho Jack' and the five Islands bridges
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