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George Vancouver named the harbour after Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Augusta Matilda; who was born when he sailed into the waters in September 1791. The harbour was, for a long time, the only port of call for huge mail steamers delivering cargo from all over the globe, and holds a special place in Western Australias history.
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A massive harbour, its huge jetties could accommodate vessels up to 45 metres in length. In its time it was the lifeline of Albany and the entire southwest until Fremantle, just south of Perth, grew in importance. Albany is still a major transportation hub and busy port. The principal imports of Albany are rock phosphate, petroleum products, sulphur and fertilizer. The main products to leave Princess Royal Harbour as exports are Grain silica sand and Woodchips.
Princess Royal Harbour Albany South West WA - Western Australia
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Western Australia - Map of Albany Australia
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