Transport home page
IntroductionCamels, Horses and BullocksMotor VehiclesShippingRailwaysPublic TransportAir Travel

Shipping continued

Coastal shipping in Western Australia has been an important service for Western Australians.  With population centres scattered in pockets located along a massive coastline, local shipping allowed trade, commerce and travel between communities separated by huge distances.

Back Home Next

Please note: The content on this website is made available for archival purposes and may not meet the State Library of Western Australia's current standards for web accessibility, mobile device compatibility, historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.