Welcome to the Tall Ship Polly Woodside – Melbourne's Maritime Treasure

The National Trust's historic tall ship – the Polly Woodside – is temporarily closed to the public until late 2009. Polly’s home is being transformed as part of the development of the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The $1 billion precinct development, led by the Multiplex/Plenary Consortium, includes an investment in public spaces and a partnership with the National Trust for a revitalised maritime Heritage Precinct and visitor centre. In addition, Major Projects Victoria have generously committed to the refurbishment of the Duke & Orr dry dock – an undertaking essential for Polly Woodside to be appropriately preserved and maintained for the future.

The Polly Woodside, remains at the site for external viewing until she is reopened in early 2009

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The Polly Woodside's final voyage.

The Polly Woodside made her final voyage to her resting place. She returned on 20 May 2009 to her permanent home in the dry dock opposite the new Melbourne Convention Centre after temporarily staying in the Yarra River during building works. Watch this time lapse video to see the complete move!