Fremantle Boat Lifters Project: an interview with John Gruszecki
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AuthorGruszecki, John, 1955-; Campbell, HeatherDescriptionZygmund John Gruszecki, born 1955 in Fremantle -- worked for Coleman and Sons, Don Wieringa and then Marlin Marina and Precision Marine -- father originally from Poland -- Appearance of Fremantle Boat Lifters in early 1980s -- opened officially in 1982 -- boss Don Wieringa -- secrecy and media pressure surrounding America's Cup 1983 -- division of yard for crocodile farm -- work after America's Cup including navy, harbour and Dufken -- Tammy lift -- Weiringa leased yard to Image Boats -- then leased to Sunbased China -- sandblasting and painting -- subsequently purchased by Kailis -- preferences for future of Fremantle Boat Lifters -- positives and negatives -- personal future and retirementImprintFremantle : 2006.Series Title Fremantle Boat LiftersLanguageEnglishNotes3 x 60 min cassettes with 3 pages of notes included. Interviews from 18 April and 26 May 2006.Dewey ClassOH /GRUAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000225783LocationOral History Collection
Gruszecki, John, 1955-; Campbell, Heather, Fremantle Boat Lifters Project: an interview with John Gruszecki. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 12/09/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/48223
