Blunt's Boatyard

Blunt Boat Builders is recognised as the second oldest business still operating in Williamstown, reflecting its long-standing contribution to the city's maritime heritage. The site is state heritage listed for its historical significance as a rare operating example of a small-scale boatbuilding and repairing business.

The Blunt family’s business has been operating in the area since the 1880s. The family began boat-building in Geelong in 1858. The business moved to Williamstown c1880 and operated from a yard with shed, pier and slipway on the waterfront between Ann Street and Thompson Street. Many ‘finely built’ craft were constructed there including 24 sailing vessels. In 1925 their lease was resumed by the government for land reclamation.

The current boat-yard site on Nelson Place was taken up in 1926. The site had been used from 1858 until at least 1877 for steam sawmill operations, and from 1913 to 1926 by motor engineers.

Location

150 Nelson Place, Williamstown

Contact

W:  www.bluntboats.com.au
Ph: (03) 9397 2323