Dockyard

A place where respect overcame brutality

The Dockyard operated between 1834 - 1848 and during this period 16 decked vessels and 150 plus smaller boats were built. These included whaleboats, brigantines, schooners, cutters and barques for bot...

It would of been a busy place in its heyday.

The dock yard area has an artists impression of what the ships would be like that were built in the yard. Sadly however, this doesn't actually represent the actual size of what was built there, they w...

Interesting

The artist’s rendition of a boat being built is rather small given that the boatyard would build boats at least 3 times as big. Renovating one of the houses currently. Still an interesting and pleasan...

Picturesque spot

Lovely spot that encompasses the Shipbuilders cottage and Limekiln. Check out if you have extra time or still feel like walking after seeing everything else Worth a look while waiting for cruise