Sydney Heritage Fleet

The Fleet restores and operates a number of historic vessels including the barque James Craig.

[2] The offices, model workshop, some displayed boats, and the library are on Wharf 7 located in Darling Harbour.

The Lady Hopetoun and Port Jackson Marine Steam Museum was the forerunner of the Sydney Heritage Fleet.

In 1965 a group of enthusiasts under Warwick Turner formed the museum to preserve Sydney's 1902 VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun.

[6] On Sunday 18th February 2024 James Craig celebrated 150 years since launch, escorted by a flotilla of historic vessels from the Sydney Heritage Fleet including the flagship, Lady Hopetoun.

A comprehensive research library and archive which includes photographs, ships' plans, diaries, logs and journals is also maintained.

James Craig on Sydney Harbour
The Sydney Heritage Fleet restoration shipyard at Rozelle Bay, New South Wales. The vessels in the image include the steam tug Waratah , the harbour ferry Kanangra , and the pilot vessel John Oxley .
The Lady Hopetoun at Circular Quay c.1910
James Craig at sea under sail in May 2012
John Oxley with Boomerang in 2005