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Did you know it is believed that the first apple tree in Tasmania was planted by William Bligh in 1788 on Bruny Island? Since European
Did you know it is believed that the first apple tree in Tasmania was planted by William Bligh in 1788 on Bruny Island? Since European
This photograph shows the Ferry Terminal in East Devonport being built in the late 50s. Do you have any fond memories of how the wharves
Built in 1937, the Star Theatre entertained many a folk for over its 60 years. It was a marvel of the time, boasting modern, luxurious
In 1914 at St Paul’s Church in East Devonport, Winifred Annie Winspear married Harry Yvon Bovill. The wedding and reception were extravagant, with pricey extras
Tasmania has long been a port of call for cruise ships. The ‘S.S. Dimboola’, pictured here, did 12 day Tourist Cruises throughout Bass Strait in
In 1880 the Mersey Hotel was destroyed by a fire. A well-known local, ‘Tommy the Shaker’, worked tirelessly to help salvage items from the fire.
Mr George Tucker arrived in Torquay in the 1860s and was the first shoemaker for the area. Pictured here is his shop on the Esplanade.
“…we come to a large case, 6ft x 8 ft, with a glass front, containing a splendidly executed model of an English seaside village, all
You may not know it, but the Mersey Yacht Club had very humble beginnings. On November 12, 1923 a group of men met in Curwen’s
Our mission is to be a source of knowledge, ideas, stories and memories. The Bass Strait Maritime Centre’s collection is a repository developed as a resource to inspire and educate the community and visitors. A key focus of the collection is to contribute to the interpretation and preservation of the history and maritime heritage of the Devonport region and its connection with the Bass Strait.
The Bass Strait Maritime Centre acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and the punniler-panner as the traditional and original owners and continuing custodians of this land.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
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