About the
Albany Maritime Foundation

The Albany Maritime Foundation was founded in 1999 as an incorporated, not-for-profit organization to manage the Albany Boat Shed. Its activities since then tell a proud story of achievement in the core activity of wooden boat construction and restoration within the Shed.

The building now known as the Albany Boat Shed was originally used in Fremantle to house the construction of a replica of the Dutch explorer Duyfken. At the completion of this project the facility was gifted to the City of Albany , in due recognition of the area's rich maritime history, and relocated to the foreshore of picturesque Princess Royal Harbour. It has since been managed by the Albany Maritime Foundation, which has driven a number of successful wooden boat construction and restoration projects within its walls. Plus, Shed space has been leased to private individuals, for their own wooden boat activities, the building has been home to schools delivering maritime-based educational programs and is now the Foundation is developing the Shed into a tourist destination.

The new gallery extension will be completed by the end of 2008 and be available as a venue for meetings, exhibitions and retailing. Contact us for more information.

The Albany Waterfront Development

Princess Royal Harbour, one of the world's most stunning natural harbours, is set to  become one of the most significant development projects in the town’s long history. 
A world-class waterfront development will revitalise the undeveloped foreshore into a sought-after destination, re-connecting the town centre with this magnificent setting.
Once complete, the waterfront will be a hub of activity, showcasing a hotel, short stay accommodation, restaurants, cafes, shops, marina and a purpose built entertainment centre.
The enormously positive social and economic benefits that The Waterfront at Albany will bring to the town will be enjoyed by generations of local residents and visitors alike.
After more than 20 years in the pipeline, and with the construction phase of the project now beginning, Albany residents will soon be reconnected with their foreshore.

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