Early Photos from Jervis Bay

Atlantic Ron sent us a few early photos of Jervis Bay from the 1960's and 1970's,
Thanks Ron.

T
he boat shed on the left in these photographs was originally operated by the ISNC. Illawarra Steam Navigation Company which serviced the south coast from 1858 to the 1950's.  |
Steamers by 1913 were visiting Jervis Bay twice a week at that time South Huskisson, present-day Vincentia, was the main port of call, when South Huskisson failed to develop and disappeared back into the bush. Present day Huskisson became the focus for steamer activity with the ISNC trialling regular services to the bay, they were later abandoned. Other steamers despite the challenges of the wharf and the shallow river entrance moved cargo to and from Jervis Bay.

Continue reading about South Huskisson. The rise and fall.

The iconic "Hole in the wall"  photographed hundreds of times by visitors over the years. This natural stone bridge attracted the attention of the early explorers, featured in many paintings and stories of the bay.

Unfortunately, the top has now collapsed creating a "gap in the wall."

Continue reading about Hole in the Wall.