Commissariat Buildings

The Commissariat Buildings, located at 6 Marine Terrace in Fremantle, Western Australia, are historic structures dating back to 1852, built using convict labor. Originally designed to store supplies for the colony, they have served various governmental functions over the years, including as a Customs House and a Post Office. Since 1979, they have housed the Western Australian Maritime Museum's shipwreck galleries, showcasing maritime history and artifacts. The buildings feature Victorian-Georgian and Victorian Regency architectural styles and are a significant part of Fremantle's heritage, contributing to the area's aesthetic alongside other historical sites.