It is the oldest and largest surviving single dock in the world. It was built to accommodate ships of 9.5m draft, with initially timber wharf sheds and wharfs around the perimeter, supplemented by a piled timber central pier in 1919 extending from the east edge of the dock. At its greatest extent it accommodated 21 berths, although this has been substantially reduced as the land area has been redeveloped for the Docklands commercial and residential towers. The Central Pier retains two sheds but has been reduced to half its size. It is occasionally used as a dance venue, events, functions and entertainment. The water basin covers 37.6 hectares (96 acres) and the entrance at the western end is 61 metres wide.
Victoria Dock was built in 1804. It is the home dock of most of Tasmanian fishing commercial boats which ply their trade along the state's coasts.
Location in Hobart
Victoria Dock is located on the waterfront of Hobart at harbour side docks on the Derwent River. The dock is adjacent to other Hobart landmark areas such as Constitution Dock, Port Tower Building, Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and forms part of the foreshore of Sullivans Cove.
Restaurants
Victoria Dock also has restaurants which sell fresh seafood caught by local fishermen.
ParadiseArena arrives in Seychelles... The vessel transporting the arena’s structure docked at VictoriaPort on Wednesday afternoon, just after 4pm, marking a significant step forward in the preparations for the prestigious tournament ... ....
