Humphreys Boat Shed and slipway remnants in Main Beach

Humphreys Boat Shed and slipway remnants is located in Main Beach

Address: 26A Sea World Drive, Main Beach

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The remnant of Humphreys Boat Shed and Slipway, constructed circa 1955, is historically significant in demonstrating the importance of the commercial and recreational boating and fishing industry on the Gold Coast in the mid 20th century. The slipway remnants consist of a concrete, timber and steel slipway, low concrete retaining walls and associated marine workshop debris. These remnants illustrate some of the principal characteristics of a mid 20th century marine workshop. The site has archaeological potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the early phase of this industry on the Gold Coast. The place has a special association with J. L. Humphreys who owned the business until 2001 and made a notable contribution to the boating and fishing industry on the Gold Coast and influenced the marina developments on the Spit.

Queensland Heritage Register: YES
Heritage protection boundary: –