The Wattle was recognised by the National Trust as being significant as an example of depression era Australian shipbuilding and of the transition to welded construction from riveted construction.
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For a period of time, the Wattle was moored at Victoria Dock (Melbourne), near the Docklands Stadium whilst volunteer members attempted to raise the required funds to get Wattle back into survey.
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