Mood-board of Images

Here are some images of St Helier Harbour, in the 18th, 19th and 20th Century.

History of the Development of St Helier Harbour

It has been a popular misconception for some time that Jersey had no harbour at all until a jetty was built at St Aubin’s Fort in 1670 and that it was not until 30 years later that a small Chamber took it into their own hands and paid to upgrade the harbour in 1790.

The St Helier marina was opened in 1981 with nearly 400 berths; it is normally open for visiting yachts. The Elizabeth marina opened in 1998 with nearly 600 berths, most of which are for residents. Both these marinas have gates, so access is restricted to three hours either side of high tide. At least the boats in these marinas can remain afloat. The Old harbour still dries out at low water, as do the French and English harbours. La Collette yacht basin is a deep water, all-tide marina, again mostly reserved for residents.