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Williamstown was Melbourne's first port settlement at its founding in 1837, located five miles from Melbourne's downtown district along the shores of beautiful Port Phillip Bay. The district, which is part of the city of Melbourne today, honors the region's maritime history through a number of visitor attractions, including the preserved Fort Gellibrand military site, developed in 1860, and the former navigational landmark Timeball Tower. Visiting tall ships are showcased at the Seaworks precinct, including the Enterprize, the first European vessel to carry passengers up the Yarra River. The Maritime Museum at Gem Pier also preserves the Sea Shepherd. Nelson Place, originally constructed by convicts in the 19thcentury, now houses a variety of craft shops and restaurants.
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