The Ship That Never Was

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Australia’s longest-running play, The Ship That Never Was tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island.

The play is based on a real event in 1834. The last ship built at the convict settlement in Macquarie Harbour was about to sail for the new prison at Port Arthur but was hijacked by ten convict shipwrights.

So begins the story of an amazing escape, an extraordinary voyage and an intriguing twist in the tale of The Ship That Never Was. Fun and interactive family entertainment!
Limited numbers and bookings are essential.

Contact us on 0476 651 089 or ship@roundearth.com.au for bookings or more information.

Session Times: Performed at the Richard Davey Amphitheatre in Strahan at 5.30 p.m. every day (September to May inclusive). Closed Christmas Day.
Contact us for information on winter performances (June to August).

The play duration is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

Ship That Never Was
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
14/05/2026

Strahan

Ship That Never Was
12 Esplanade
Strahan, Tasmania

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 13th
06:45 pm

3:59 am – 5:44 am

06:29 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 13th
06:45 pm

3:47 am – 5:32 am

06:17 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am