The Boom Defence Building at Fremantle Port

DESCRIPTION

Reference numberLH005185DescriptionThe Boom Defence Building was built in 1943 and used for the making and repair of torpedo nets. Before the new Fremantle Port Authority Administration Building was completed in 1963, this building was used for office accommodation, and after that as a Waterside Workers assembly area and then as an indoor hockey stadium in 1982-1985. During the Americas' Cup it was refurbished to become a media centre. In 1989 work commenced on converting it into an annexe for the Maritime Studies Department of TAFE.Date1986PhotographerSumner, Brent Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

SubjectAmericas' Cup - Media CentreBoom Defence BuildingCollectionPhotographic Collection

ACCESS

RestrictionsContact the Fremantle History CentreConditions of useYou may print copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement e.g. [Image courtesy of City of Fremantle History Centre - Reference number]. To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution contact the Fremantle History Centre via email lhc@fremantle.wa.gov.auLocationPhotographic Collection

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The Boom Defence Building at Fremantle Port