Sydney Harbour Ferries - The Publication

A pictorial account of a service at work and a history of a working harbour

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Sydney Harbour Ferries is a stunning hardcover publication that celebrates the ferries of the world’s most iconic harbour.

This publication is a pictorial showcase and a narrative journey, tracing the role of ferries from their beginnings as lifelines for early settlers, through their golden age before the Harbour Bridge, to their place today as essential transport and a favourite tourist experience.

With over 230 digitally remastered and colour-graded images, this new edition builds on the much-loved 2006 Sydney Ferry Book by Dale Budd and Randall Wilson. It brings together rare archival photographs, contemporary images and compelling stories to tell the complete story of Sydney’s ferries and their enduring place on the harbour.

Created as a gift to Sydney, this book is for residents, visitors and anyone with a love of the harbour. Whether you’re passionate about history, captivated by Sydney’s beauty, or simply appreciate finely designed high end books, Sydney Harbour Ferries is a must-have keepsake.

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  • Whether you’re a Sydney history enthusiast, a lover of Sydney’s breathtaking landscapes, or simply someone who appreciates beautifully designed books, Sydney Harbour Ferries is a must-have addition to your collection. This keepsake not only documents the ferries' rich history but also serves as a tribute to the Harbour itself.

     

    If you have a connection to the harbour or the ferry network and would like to be involved, please reach out and contact us.

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The Author - James Willson

James has had a lifelong connection with Sydney Harbour, a spiritual place he has cherished since his earliest memories. This deep-rooted bond was fostered by his grandfather, Robert Willson (1906-1995), who documented the evolving skyline of Sydney through photographs from the 1920s to the 1990s. Inspired by this legacy, James began his own photographic journey as a young boy in the 1990s, focusing on the dynamic beauty of Sydney Harbour. 

Over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of nearly 100,000 images, capturing the essence of the harbour from every angle, across every season, at every time of the day.

By day, James leads the C8.Group, a marketing collective that has served as the platform for bringing this passion project to life. His love for cities, places, ferries, architecture, and business is evident in every page of this book. 

Many of the close-up images featured were taken by James himself, using his Canon 5D MK IV, often from the deck of his own boat, providing a unique and personal perspective of Sydney Harbour’s iconic ferries.