A one to three storey complex of weatherboard and brick buildings with a variety of corrugated iron roof forms including a gabled roof with timber screen projecting to the river. There is an upper storey verandah with timber balustrading. There are boatsheds on the river front.
1912-1913: The first buildings were erected.
With the introduction of compulsory military training which accompanied the disbanding of volunteers after Federation, regular force infrastructure was required throughout the state.
Tasmania’s only naval drill hall was built at Macquarie Point for navel cadets.
Cadets and militia trained there and undertook routine maintenance of the boat.
1920-1940: Buildings added to the site included a new mess and barrack.
1939: The base was named HMAS Derwent.
1942: It was renamed HMAS Huon.
1945-: Activity at the base abated.
1968: HMAS Argent, an Attack class patrol boat was commissioned and stationed at HMAS Huon. It served as an important training centre and home dock for a number of small naval vessels.
1994: The base was de-commissioned.
Today: Buildings are called Huon Quays and are owned by Tasports.
HMAS Huon consist of a melange of buildings. Including a Drill Hall (major function centre) Club Huon (19 rooms for backpackers), Commandants House (residence, bar and lounge) plus offices, amenities block, store rooms and night quarters.
A simple gabled roof weatherboard boatshed with a skillion addition to one side and a brick chimney to the rear. The shed appears to date from c1900 and is typical of contemporary boatshed facilities. The main wing only has a pedestrian access door with the boat access through the skillion. A timber boat ramp extends from this area to the water.
The external waterfront to this area has been rebuilt. Boatshed located adjacent to the sea scouts shed is a weatherboard boatshed with a gabled corrugated iron roof and a recent unsympathetic metal clad addition to the waterside. The original structure has three windows to the side facades and an access door to the rear. A loft door is located in the water facing gable. The shed is typical of c1900 utilitarian boatsheds and is an important element of the site.
Coast guard shed c1930
A small weatherboard shed with a corrugated iron roof.
Built into cut embankment.
Adjacent to bathing sheds. The shed is where the Derwent rowing club was at one time.
The wide paved area in front of the building is on reclaimed land.
Baths and Boatsheds. The Domain foreshore was a popular recreational site in the nineteenth century with rowing clubs and swimming baths. The baths, which served both a recreational and a hygienic purpose, continued to operate until the Olympic Pool was opened in the Hollow in 1958. The twin jetties, known as the cattle jetties, were first built in the 1850s and for many years were used to unload cattle being transported to the former abattoirs on Macquarie Point.
One of the tenants of HMAS Huon are the sea Scouts. They meet every week. Main activity is learning about boats and kayaks.
https://derwentseascouts.wordpress.com/
1912-1913: The first buildings were erected.
With the introduction of compulsory military training which accompanied the disbanding of volunteers after Federation, regular force infrastructure was required throughout the state.
Tasmania’s only naval drill hall was built at Macquarie Point for navel cadets.
Cadets and militia trained there and undertook routine maintenance of the boat.
1920-1940: Buildings added to the site included a new mess and barrack.
1939: The base was named HMAS Derwent.
1942: It was renamed HMAS Huon.
1945-: Activity at the base abated.
1968: HMAS Argent, an Attack class patrol boat was commissioned and stationed at HMAS Huon. It served as an important training centre and home dock for a number of small naval vessels.
1994: The base was de-commissioned.
Today: Buildings are called Huon Quays and are owned by Tasports.
HMAS Huon consist of a melange of buildings. Including a Drill Hall (major function centre) Club Huon (19 rooms for backpackers), Commandants House (residence, bar and lounge) plus offices, amenities block, store rooms and night quarters.
A simple gabled roof weatherboard boatshed with a skillion addition to one side and a brick chimney to the rear. The shed appears to date from c1900 and is typical of contemporary boatshed facilities. The main wing only has a pedestrian access door with the boat access through the skillion. A timber boat ramp extends from this area to the water.
The external waterfront to this area has been rebuilt. Boatshed located adjacent to the sea scouts shed is a weatherboard boatshed with a gabled corrugated iron roof and a recent unsympathetic metal clad addition to the waterside. The original structure has three windows to the side facades and an access door to the rear. A loft door is located in the water facing gable. The shed is typical of c1900 utilitarian boatsheds and is an important element of the site.
Coast guard shed c1930
A small weatherboard shed with a corrugated iron roof.
Built into cut embankment.
Adjacent to bathing sheds. The shed is where the Derwent rowing club was at one time.
The wide paved area in front of the building is on reclaimed land.
Baths and Boatsheds. The Domain foreshore was a popular recreational site in the nineteenth century with rowing clubs and swimming baths. The baths, which served both a recreational and a hygienic purpose, continued to operate until the Olympic Pool was opened in the Hollow in 1958. The twin jetties, known as the cattle jetties, were first built in the 1850s and for many years were used to unload cattle being transported to the former abattoirs on Macquarie Point.
One of the tenants of HMAS Huon are the sea Scouts. They meet every week. Main activity is learning about boats and kayaks.
https://derwentseascouts.wordpress.com/