Six submarines berthed at Capricorn Wharf at New Farm The redevelopment will include the retention of some significant heritage items such as some stone gate posts and walls, a bomb shelter, fire hydrants and a small heritage building. Nearby, two large former wool stores have been converted into apartments. In early 2000 the wharf and surrounding areas were dismantled to make way for 23 new waterfront detached houses and 8 townhouses which are likely to go on the market at $1.1 - 1.6 million. The area was purchased by the Brisbane City Council in 1988 and was then renamed as Capricorn Wharf to avoid confusion with the nearby HMAS Moreton. The Royal Australian Navy purchased the wharves in 1982 and it became known as HMAS Moreton North. It was purchased by Dalgety Wharves in 1968. It was called Capricorn-New Wharf in 1965 when Capricorn Stevedores leased the wharves. After WW2 it changed names a number of times as it changed owners. The nurses were transported by cars from the Government Motor Pool in McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley.Ĭapricorn wharf was built between 1907 - 1909. After the war the wooden building became a barracks for the nurses working at the Greenslopes Repatriation Hospital.

The US Navy Officers Barracks were located on the corner of Ann Street and Commercial Road.

The submarine bases at Fremantle and Brisbane played an important part in the war effort. Admiral James Fife was the commander of the American submarines operating out of Brisbane.

During World War 2 approximately 800 US service personnel were based at Capricorn Wharf at New Farm (Teneriffe) in Brisbane.

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