June Theme Day - The Beauty of Decay

Happy Theme Day 

 SS Minmi.

The Minmi, a collier was on its way from Melbourne to Newcastle when it hit the outside of

 Cape Banks on 13 May 1937. 

The main hulk of the wreck now lies above high water mark on the rock platform of Cape Banks, 

the north head of Botany Bay.

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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Over the past 67 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australia's summer sport. 

From the spectacular start in Sydney Harbour, the fleet sails out into the Tasman Sea, down the south-east coast of mainland Australia, across Bass Strait (which divides the mainland from the island State of Tasmania), then down the east coast of Tasmania.  At Tasman Island the fleet turns right into Storm Bay for the final sail up the Derwent River to the historic port city of Hobart.

This was taken 40 minutes into the race as they pass the mouth of Botany Bay. Very choppy conditions with a large swell to contend with, I do hope they stay safe for the duration of the event.

Cape Banks

Looking south over Cape Banks, Botany Bay and Cape Solander.

Shipping

Another ship arriving at Botany Bay Ports, and being meet by a tug.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter, again

 Today as walked by the base to go whale watching the Rescue Helicopter was heading out on a rescue.

Too see my previous post on The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

click here.

Whales

Spent Sunday morning out enjoying a spot of whales watching, we haven't enjoyed a sunny day in awhile so was great to be out doors.

These are not very good photos as the whales were a fair way out from shore. But it proves that they were there.

Cape Banks

looking over Cruwee Cove towards Cape Bank

Shipwreak of the SS Minmi

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