Shag Bay was the last mooring of HMS Nelson, the largest wooden warship ever built in the UK. After a chequered career as a warship, training ship, and coal hulk, the old ship (built 1805) was taken there and scrapped in 1920. Timbers and small fittings from her apparently can still be found there today.
Great information Angus. I did not know there was a factory at Shag Bay or there had been a boiler explosion there. I knew there had been a serious boiler explosion at Mount Saint Canice in Sandy Bay. Thanks for showing us the historical barn. Drones make it easier to see some of these old buildings, many of which are private property.
Another fascinating video. I tend to stop your videos and look at the area you’re describing on Google maps . The ruins of the Otago, from your previous video, are easily seen, but I can’t see much on Shag Bay. I find Industrial Ruins fascinating. I live in Newcastle where we seem to be making more every year as manufacturing moves off shore.
Man again nice video...my mate lost his wallet on the quarry cliff face when we climbed up top back 10yrs ago...also some aboriginal caves close by in the area that I recorded and chose not to upload...zinc works have killed the Derwent no point fishing in it between Cadbury's and town yuuuko lol 🤣
Thanks Angus, I've wondered what was the purpose of the bridge across the Brooker. And I row into Shag Bay occasionally; I have a new appreciation for what was once there.
Another interesting video thanks Angus. I feel as though I'm right there seeing sights around Hobart I haven't seen before. Gorgeous Harry on a lead. 🐾🐾
Ruins hidden in plain site like the railway bridge are a treasure. But it is so destressing when someone decides it is an eyesore and needs to be demolished. I think Hobart has a great balance been what to keep and what needs to go for develpment sake. This video is a great approach to a problem in many major cities as the get older and expand. Quite philosophycal.
Hi Angus, only discovered your channel today and i think its excellent. I have lived in Hobart for 20 years and have been ignorant of so much of its historic remains. Thanks for the inspiration to check these sites out for myself.
I don't know why UA-cam recommended this, but it was fascinating. My own hometown in Canada has a lot of old things to explore-- abandoned mines and mills, logging roads with old parts to find, and so on.
Thanks Angus, the UA-cam videos of yours that I have seen have all been very interesting, so I am going to subscribe. I had never heard of the Shag Bay explosion, it may well have overshadowed by the events of World War 1 at the time. A connection I have with the rail line to EZ is memories of helping Dad unload fertiliser from rail trucks at the Latrobe station in the 6os or 70s (I can't remember exactly when). Those trucks would have started their journey over that line.
I look forward to you doing a video on St Canice, which has quite a history. The Nunnery is now a 'lifestyle' older folks village, that has a beautiful Church and senior citizens village too.
As a teenager I used to travel on the Zinc Works train in the afternoon. I would board at the Derwent Park station and travel to Hobart. I think the cost was 10 cents, much cheaper than the bus.
As many others, I didn’t realise the origin of the shag bay ruins. I would pass it almost everyday on the ferry to Mona and wondered. Thank you for the closure!
Yes, ruins convey mystery. But also I think they instil some humility. The artists (and poets) allude to this. We are not the only ones to walk this way, and our fate ultimately will be the same.
7:27 I love coming here. The view is simply beautiful. I still have a little bit more to venture around this area, so im keen to get back there once the weather clears ☺️
Hi Angus, Another interesting video, I remember my father catching the train to the Zinc Works. I believe there is a train line that predates the Zinc Works line. It goes to Sorell (but not sure where it started from)and went through the tunnel at Mount Rumney, maybe worth a video. Cheers Mark
Hi Mark, I've wanted to do a video on just that line. I've identified exactly where the corridor ran. It's interesting. Unfortunately all the most interesting parts are on private land.
Hi Mark. The line you are referring to is the Bellerive to Sorell Railway. It was a stand alone railway that was never connected to the wider network. The line proved unprofitable and was dismantled in 1929. A fantastic book was written about the subject in 2007.
I think it was mentioned in Forgotten Tasmania’s recent train video. Is it Mr Stephenson who does those videos? I had a look with Google maps but couldn’t identify anything from there.
You could try dropping a letter to the owner of the property where the Mt Rumney tunnel goes through. I did just that and he was more than happy to give me a tour! Love your videos Angus, they are always an absolute highlight of my day!
I lived in NYC in the 80's and where I worked there were the remnants of old elevated train track bed going down the residential part of Manhattan. On one side as the Cunard and White Star docks where the Titanic should have arrived. On the other side was Greenwich Village dating from the 1820's Needless to say the elevated train tracks became a haunt for prostitutes and drugs. 30 years later it has become the High Line walking park where you could walk above the traffic among beautiful trees, fountains and exotic plants. but, then there is no way I could afford to live there anymore...
I enjoyed the comparisons to the European Ruins and those of Hobart’s and the love and mystery of relics and ruins. What is that draws people to ruins? Thank you for sharing Angus, have a great weekend 👍🏽🙏🏽
Bloody ripper mate how good do we have it down here aye I luv the bush history but the bits about the urban areas we pass daily that are forgotten are just as interesting awsome vid mate cheers
Great video as always Angus. I think another things ruins provide context and learning... Where we have come from how an area has changed and potentially learnings to avoid mistakes from the past to keep people and environment moving forward....
I never bothered going on that and as a result never took much notice that it was a train track. Thanks for these, keep finding more places hopefully you don't run out of locations. it's educating me about the state I grew up in.
I lived in Geilston Bay in the mid 1980s and often visited Shag Bay past that boiler. Also Bedlam Walls caves. Hobartians are so lucky to have so many nooks & crannies for short walks. Living in Gladstone Queensland now I enjoy your postings and the companion dog.😁
Wouldn’t mind a dollar for every time I’ve driven under that rail bridge on the Brooker and didn’t even notice it until this video 😮
Shag Bay was the last mooring of HMS Nelson, the largest wooden warship ever built in the UK. After a chequered career as a warship, training ship, and coal hulk, the old ship (built 1805) was taken there and scrapped in 1920. Timbers and small fittings from her apparently can still be found there today.
You got it.
That puppy is GORGEOUS! 🥰
Great information Angus. I did not know there was a factory at Shag Bay or there had been a boiler explosion there. I knew there had been a serious boiler explosion at Mount Saint Canice in Sandy Bay. Thanks for showing us the historical barn. Drones make it easier to see some of these old buildings, many of which are private property.
Thank you
Ruins around Hobart ...Gagebrook😃😃😃🤪
Another fascinating video. I tend to stop your videos and look at the area you’re describing on Google maps . The ruins of the Otago, from your previous video, are easily seen, but I can’t see much on Shag Bay. I find Industrial Ruins fascinating. I live in Newcastle where we seem to be making more every year as manufacturing moves off shore.
Thanks, mate. Glad you enjoyed.
Man again nice video...my mate lost his wallet on the quarry cliff face when we climbed up top back 10yrs ago...also some aboriginal caves close by in the area that I recorded and chose not to upload...zinc works have killed the Derwent no point fishing in it between Cadbury's and town yuuuko lol 🤣
You got it.
Thanks Angus, I've wondered what was the purpose of the bridge across the Brooker. And I row into Shag Bay occasionally; I have a new appreciation for what was once there.
Cheers, Glenn
So very interesting as usual, and new dog is growing 🥰👏
Big by the hour, Leanda
@@angusthornett 😅
From memory, the last train ran on the zincworks line in November 1996.
You got it.
Thank you for doing this video
Remember as kid playing t ball at the soft ball grounds we all used to stop playto see the train go past
Another interesting video thanks Angus. I feel as though I'm right there seeing sights around Hobart I haven't seen before. Gorgeous Harry on a lead. 🐾🐾
Thank you.
Harry! That is his (I assume) name. What a cutey.
Shag bay was our training spot when rowing training as schoolboys in the 60’s. It was peaceful then too.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, Daniel.
Ruins hidden in plain site like the railway bridge are a treasure. But it is so destressing when someone decides it is an eyesore and needs to be demolished. I think Hobart has a great balance been what to keep and what needs to go for develpment sake. This video is a great approach to a problem in many major cities as the get older and expand. Quite philosophycal.
Thanks, Danny
Brilliant once again man keep up the good work 👍
Cheers, man.
these are great quality videos bud
Cheers, homes
Railway bridge ex bridgewater bridge?
It is.
I'm impressed, i was on my way back from Lake Pedder, I'm sorry you missed "Scott! You're C***", but things change behind "The Flannel Curtain"
Hi Angus, only discovered your channel today and i think its excellent. I have lived in Hobart for 20 years and have been ignorant of so much of its historic remains. Thanks for the inspiration to check these sites out for myself.
Thanks, mate. I'm trying to make the channel sustainable. Don't be afraid to share my videos. That helps a lot.
I don't know why UA-cam recommended this, but it was fascinating. My own hometown in Canada has a lot of old things to explore-- abandoned mines and mills, logging roads with old parts to find, and so on.
Cheers, Benjamin. Maybe UA-cam is giving you what you need.
Thanks brother great vid as always. Stay safe m8 see you on the next 1!
great video yet again mate..
Thanks, Z.
Thanks Angus, the UA-cam videos of yours that I have seen have all been very interesting, so I am going to subscribe. I had never heard of the Shag Bay explosion, it may well have overshadowed by the events of World War 1 at the time. A connection I have with the rail line to EZ is memories of helping Dad unload fertiliser from rail trucks at the Latrobe station in the 6os or 70s (I can't remember exactly when). Those trucks would have started their journey over that line.
Cheers, Brian. Glad to have you aboard.
I look forward to you doing a video on St Canice, which has quite a history. The Nunnery is now a 'lifestyle' older folks village, that has a beautiful Church and senior citizens village too.
As a teenager I used to travel on the Zinc Works train in the afternoon. I would board at the Derwent Park station and travel to Hobart. I think the cost was 10 cents, much cheaper than the bus.
interesting. Does Dog have a name?
Harry
As many others, I didn’t realise the origin of the shag bay ruins. I would pass it almost everyday on the ferry to Mona and wondered. Thank you for the closure!
Cheers, Aaron
I visited Shag Bay today , Would never had done so if it wasn't for this video. Cheers !
love your content keep it up!
Thank, Matt
That was very interesting, you find some mystery which is in plain view if only one were to look.
Can't believe there is so mutch ruins, in Hobart
Yes, ruins convey mystery. But also I think they instil some humility. The artists (and poets) allude to this. We are not the only ones to walk this way, and our fate ultimately will be the same.
You got it
Just found your channel and instantly subbed !
Another great informative video thank you for continuing to educate us
7:27 I love coming here. The view is simply beautiful. I still have a little bit more to venture around this area, so im keen to get back there once the weather clears ☺️
It is nice
Great video ... Enjoyed these snippets of historical Hobart ... btw Tintin wants his dog back :)
Ha, yeah.
Very interesting mate, cheers for this 👍
Hi Angus,
Another interesting video, I remember my father catching the train to the Zinc Works.
I believe there is a train line that predates the Zinc Works line.
It goes to Sorell (but not sure where it started from)and went through the tunnel at Mount Rumney, maybe worth a video.
Cheers Mark
Hi Mark, I've wanted to do a video on just that line. I've identified exactly where the corridor ran. It's interesting. Unfortunately all the most interesting parts are on private land.
Hi Mark. The line you are referring to is the Bellerive to Sorell Railway. It was a stand alone railway that was never connected to the wider network. The line proved unprofitable and was dismantled in 1929. A fantastic book was written about the subject in 2007.
I think it was mentioned in Forgotten Tasmania’s recent train video. Is it Mr Stephenson who does those videos? I had a look with Google maps but couldn’t identify anything from there.
You could try dropping a letter to the owner of the property where the Mt Rumney tunnel goes through. I did just that and he was more than happy to give me a tour!
Love your videos Angus, they are always an absolute highlight of my day!
You are great at this. Good voice
Another great video, thank you.
Thank you
I lived in NYC in the 80's and where I worked there were the remnants of old elevated train track bed going down the residential part of Manhattan. On one side as the Cunard and White Star docks where the Titanic should have arrived. On the other side was Greenwich Village dating from the 1820's
Needless to say the elevated train tracks became a haunt for prostitutes and drugs.
30 years later it has become the High Line walking park where you could walk above the traffic among beautiful trees, fountains and exotic plants. but, then there is no way I could afford to live there anymore...
Everything is always changing.
I love Hobart.❤
I enjoyed the comparisons to the European Ruins and those of Hobart’s and the love and mystery of relics and ruins. What is that draws people to ruins?
Thank you for sharing Angus, have a great weekend 👍🏽🙏🏽
Thanks, mate
Bloody ripper mate how good do we have it down here aye I luv the bush history but the bits about the urban areas we pass daily that are forgotten are just as interesting awsome vid mate cheers
Thanks, mate.
Am now on my annual holiday in Hobart, after watching your videos I now look and recall your informative info. Thank you
Good to hear.
Always thought provoking Angus, another informative vlog thank you!
Thanks, James
Great video as always Angus.
I think another things ruins provide context and learning... Where we have come from how an area has changed and potentially learnings to avoid mistakes from the past to keep people and environment moving forward....
Thanks, Chris
Wonderful and informative, pls keep up the good work !
Thank you, Gillian
Another fabulous insight into this part of the island, invaluable to an incomer. Thank you so much.
Thanks Catriona
The train line was originally for the abotoirs which were apparently near where Incat is now.
Cool
Thank you for all that you do for us my deepest condolences having being parted with Dolly
Thank you, Antwanett.
Loving your videos Angus. Keep up the great work.
Cheers, Nick
Good reflections at the end Angus, another thoughtful video!
Thanks, Ron
Didn't know about this, beautifully told as usual.
Thanks, Dianne
Love it even more
Word
Your footage is fantastic. Thanks for all the stories Angus.
Cheers, mate
Love your delivery Angus 👍
Thank you
What a mixed up video. You can't compare the fall of Rome to a local disaster in a bone meal plant.
Yet I did
@@angusthornett Just saying Angus.
Incredible shots in this one.
Thank you, Albert
I never bothered going on that and as a result never took much notice that it was a train track. Thanks for these, keep finding more places hopefully you don't run out of locations. it's educating me about the state I grew up in.
Brilliant as ever
Thanks again, Gideon
Love your work 💕
Thank you, Ken
Brilliant!
Cheers, mate
Great!!!
Thanks, John
I lived in Geilston Bay in the mid 1980s and often visited Shag Bay past that boiler. Also Bedlam Walls caves. Hobartians are so lucky to have so many nooks & crannies for short walks. Living in Gladstone Queensland now I enjoy your postings and the companion dog.😁
Thanks, Peter. Glad you like them. And you're correct.