The claim
Battery Point's corner local, known to regulars as 'Shippies', has claimed to serve the old maritime quarter since 1846. It sits among the colonial cottages a short stroll from Salamanca, with water and mountain views. The bar pours Tasmanian beer, cider and wine, the kitchen leans on local seafood, and nine guest rooms sit upstairs.
What the records show
The 1846 founding date comes from the pub's own website (its phone number even ends 1846). No independent licensing or heritage documentation confirms it.
| Year | What | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1846 | Claimed founding | The pub |
| c.1845 | Present building | Building fabric |
What to look for inside
- Local of Hobart's historic Battery Point maritime quarter
- Phone number ends in its founding year, 1846
Visiting
Shipwrights Arms Hotel is in Hobart, Australia, at 29 Trumpeter Street, Battery Point, Hobart TAS. We do not list opening times, because they change; the pub’s own site is the place to check before you set out.
Sources
- www.shipwrightsarms.com.au/
- www.architecture.com.au/archives/awards/shipwrights-arms-circa-morris-nunn-chua-architects
- www.treasury.tas.gov.au/liquor-and-gaming/liquor/community-information/liquor-licence-data
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