Port Fairy
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The whalers were so successful during those years that by the 1840s the supply of whales was exhausted and the whaling station closed. During the 1830s some of the seamen, such as Griffiths, Charles Mills and Alexander Campbell began to settle the land. It was during the 1840s that Port Fairy began to flourish as a town. | The whalers were so successful during those years that by the 1840s the supply of whales was exhausted and the whaling station closed. During the 1830s some of the seamen, such as Griffiths, Charles Mills and Alexander Campbell began to settle the land. It was during the 1840s that Port Fairy began to flourish as a town. | ||
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Revision as of 18:43, 28 May 2011
Port Fairy Cruising Guide
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History and background
Captain James Wishart named the area after his cutter 'The Fairy'. It is believed that as early as 1810, but more likely 1827-28, Wishart and two seamen named the unsettled area when sailing up the Moyne River in search of fresh water.
The area attracted many sealers, whalers and seamen during the early part of the nineteenth century. A whaling station was established on the island at the river mouth by Penny and Reiby and in 1835 it was purchased by John Griffiths. The island now bears his name.
The whalers were so successful during those years that by the 1840s the supply of whales was exhausted and the whaling station closed. During the 1830s some of the seamen, such as Griffiths, Charles Mills and Alexander Campbell began to settle the land. It was during the 1840s that Port Fairy began to flourish as a town.
Sailing the area
Charts
None required
Radio Nets
See Victoria
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Offshore Islands
- Griffiths Island
- Lady Julia Percy Island
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Quarantine)
None
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
The shallow bay just round the point to the north of the Paradise Cove entrance (east of Griffith Street) looks protected enough, depending on weather.
Tourism & things to do ashore
- The annual Port Fairy Folk Festival in March is huge, and well worth seeing.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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