What's Up Downunder Digital 2015 Quarterly No. 2 June Issue | Page 10

TRAVEL

Albany WA
Whales, wars and water

Albany is a beautiful town
in the Great Southern
region of WA. The HM Brig
Amity was sent from NSW
in November 1826 with 20
soldiers, 23 convicts
and six months
supplies to
establish
the first
settlement.
Actually is was a
military outpost for
NSW to stop the
French planting their
flag there.
Today the HM Brig Amity
is proudly displayed with a
small historical village
close by. It is worth a visit
just to see the conditions on
board. Be prepared to bend
down or hit your head! And
see if you can work out how
the soldiers, convicts and
crew could fit on her.

Click here to see today’s ‘whaling’

For more information
on whaling in Albany.
CLICK HERE

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