Built in 1979 by the Pompei Boat Works boat yard in Mordialloc, the traditional timber vessel, Polperro started her working life as a dive boat and marine research vessel in the Bass Strait, transporting scientists and workers to the islands between Victoria and Tasmania.
A significant piece of Victorian maritime history in her own right, the Polperro, like all other timber vessels built by legendary boat builders Jack and Joe Pompei, was expertly crafted using traditional carvel planked wooden boatbuilding techniques.
Having stood up well against the rigorous conditions of the Bass strait in her early days, she is still going strong, operating as an eco-tourism passenger vessel for Sorento based Polperro Dolphin Swims. The Polperro continues to make a significant contribution to marine conservation work in Port Phillip Bay and is a vital asset to owners Judy, Ben and Troy Muir providing Victorians with an unforgettable experience swimming with dolphins and seals, whilst campaigning for the protection of Port Phillip Bay’s dolphin population.
Maritime Survey Australia recently had the privilege of completing the annual vessel survey for the Polperro, which being an extremely well-maintained vessel, passed with flying colours.
Visit www.polperro.com.au to book you dolphin swim tour or for more information on Polperro Dolphin Swims’ award winning environmental tourism services.
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