OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Schnapper Point 1886

DATE1886

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.2

HISTORY

The Mornington Pier was built in 1857. The submission to the Ports and Harbours Commission (est 1854) was initiated at a public meeting in the Tanti Hotel, chaired by Alex Balcombe J.P. This coincided with a survey of the harbour by R. Adams which resulted in a proposal to give the local community an outlet for their produce etc., also a shelter for bay shipping during storms. The cost of the new jetty was $4000. The beacon on the high ground above the Pier was lit manually and was an aid to shipping.

DESCRIPTION

This is a photograph of a drawing, showing the Pier and various sailing ships and row boats. On the Pier are lots of people, and 2 horse and drays. In the centre of the picture is a paddle steamer coming in to moor at the Pier.

SUBJECTS

Paddlesteamers, Piers

KEYWORDS

Mornington, Mornington Pier, Paddlesteamers, Piers, Schnapper Point