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One of Australia’s last surviving nineteenth-century tall ships.

Polly Woodside · South Wharf

Polly Woodside museum ship in Melbourne

Photo: Bukvoed / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Display cropped.

About this place

Visit Victoria identifies Polly Woodside among Australia’s last surviving nineteenth-century tall ships.

The record

Comparison: Surviving nineteenth-century tall ships in Australia.

Among the last is not a claim that it is the only survivor. Confirm current visiting days before travelling.

Visiting

Check the linked visitor information for current access, opening and any booking requirements.

Access arrangements should be checked with the operator before travelling. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.

  • Visit Victoria

    Supports the specific claim and comparison described above.