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 Ulladulla Harbour - Ulladulla, NSW Posted by:  Tuena
S 35° 21.490 E 150° 28.615
56H E 270747 N 6084313
Ulladulla Harbour is an open estuary harbour supporting a large fishing fleet.
Waymark Code: WMZFX2
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/05/2018
Views: 4
Ulladulla Harbour is protected from the southern Tasman Sea by a long breakwall. It is very picturesque & visitors are allowed to walk along the wharves to inspect the various trawlers & other fishing vessels. I visited today (05 November) & the majority of the fleet was at anchor undergoing maintenance & resupply.
The vessels are owned by various well known locals, many with Italian heritage. The largest vessel in the harbour, 40 metres in length, targets mackerel for the Sydney & Melbourne markets. The Fishermen's Co-op was formed in 1956 although fishing from the harbour dates to the nineteenth century. There is a slip for repairs & a large cold storage plant.
The vessels target tuna, jack & blue mackerel, kingfish, sardines, pilchards, lobsters & sharks. Fishing methods include Danish seine trawling, tuna poling, otto board trawling, long lining, drop lining, mesh nets & trapping. The catch is sold locally, to the Sydney Fish Markets & Japan.
The fishermen chose St Peter as their patron Saint & a Blessing of the Fleet takes place over Easter.
Fishing Types: Tuna, mackerel, kingfish, sardines, pilchards, lobsters & sharks
Fishing method: Danish seine trawling, tuna poling, otto board trawling, long lining, drop lining, mesh nets, trapping.
fishing season: Year round
Harbor tour: no
Sale of fish: no
Fish market: yes
History: Yes, still in operation.
Mémorial: Not listed
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