Diving Suit
Viable diving equipment was developed by an Englishman, John Lethbridge, during the 18th century. These old-fashioned diving suits, often made of canvas and rubber as in the case of the Museum’s example, had weighted items such as boots and chest weights to keep the diver submerged. Someone had to be on the surface at all […]
The Devonport Courthouse, Rooke Street
On Tuesday the 18th February 1902 a tender went out in the Hobart Gazette for the building of a courthouse, offices, and police quarters, at West Devonport. The plans and specifications were made available at the West Devonport Post Office and the Public Buildings in Launceston. On the 10th March 1902 the Examiner advised that […]
Annie Cocker
Born in 1857 to David and Clara Cocker, Annie was one of eight daughters, two of whom died in infancy, and five sons. David Cocker was one of the pioneers of the North West Coast. He and his brothers owned a fleet of vessels which sailed between the Mersey River and Port Phillip in Victoria, and he was also Master […]
Recreating Cleats
Today’s blogpost is from Gareth Gunn, master rigger of the Julie Burgess: I have been repairing and making wooden blocks for a few years now for Julie Burgess as well as my own reproduction 18th century blocks, ancillary to this is the furnishing of the odd timber cleat. The construction of timber cleats was part of the traditional trade of […]
Flinders with Russell Kenery
Russell Kenery is a yachtsman, classic boat enthusiast, and an author of several books. He will not be speaking about the celebrated achievements of Matthew Flinders as a navigator and cartographer; instead he will focus on Flinders’ sailing skills in small boats. Russell will recount three of Flinder’s amazing adventures in open boats that are […]
BSMC Education Famil Evening
This event has already finished, but we do offer outreach! Please get in touch with us if you would like our project officer to come and visit your school to show your teachers what we can offer here at the Centre or at your school. We have a very exciting event coming up for teachers […]
Trim Toddler Tale Time
This event is a series that will be run for small children and their carers during the Cats and Dogs: All at Sea exhibition. Join Matthew Flinders as he reads a children’s storybook he wrote about his dear cat Trim. Bring your favourite soft toy along to show & tell. Sing along to songs about […]
