Today we are looking at Cockatoo Island. First used as a Penal Colony and then as a Hub for shipbuilding. Lots of remnants remain of this islands past. Please enjoy as we explore.
My grandfather worked there for over 30 years through the cold war period and ww2. He was foreman of the sheet metal shop for a period of time. Stanley Bowdler. Retired 1989.
My grandfather worked there for over 30 years through the cold war period and ww2.
He was foreman of the sheet metal shop for a period of time.
Stanley Bowdler. Retired 1989.
That's awesome. Did he ever talk about his time there.
looks like a mint place to explore, HEAPS OF HISTORY
It is Nath. If you come up we will visit.
My dad worked those lathes
Mate that is impressive.