The captains on the old Manly ferries had basic accommodation so they could stay on board overnight for the first run of the day.Could you just stay on the ferry for days and turn it into a mini cruise.
Like Fairstar the funship back in the eighties.
Note the two wheels on the Emu's top deck. She was a double ended ferry; the captain just had to turn around to take her back.It's amazing that I look at that photo from over 100 years ago and know exactly what it is today. Those buildings in the background are where the AMP tower is now, and Circular Quay station is just in front of it now on Alfred Street.
Look at the crowd along the concourse!! Was something special happening out on the water?View attachment 37482
Coogee Pier, Coogee Beach - 1929
A Cagney locomotive from the USA. Cagney exported these all over the world.View attachment 37485
Manly Promenade - circa 1904
They originally ran along the Corso at Manly, and connected with the Sydney system by a punt at the Spit. The punt decking could be raised and lowered to counteract the tide.View attachment 37484
First tram to Brookvale - 1910
This line was later removed, and redirected to run down Belgrave Street.View attachment 37483
The Corso, Manly - 1912
At first glance I thought it was the Santa Monica Pier.