Macro Monday Series: Week 2
During our Macro Mondays Series we share a macro shot of something in our collection on Mondays for you to guess. We then give you
During our Macro Mondays Series we share a macro shot of something in our collection on Mondays for you to guess. We then give you
During our Macro Mondays Series we share a macro shot of something in our collection on Mondays for you to guess. We then give you
Wood’s Point Slipway has had a rich history First known as Thomas’ Point, the Wood’s Point Slipway has had a rich history. In 1882, 21
A strong wave struck the Nairana Just off Port Phillip Heads on April 12 1936, a strong wave struck the Nairana, tipping her over for
William Berryman awarded in 1943 for selflessly diving overboard to save a life We were recently fortunate enough to have this wonderful bravery award donated
The Bass Strait Maritime Centre houses an extensive maritime collection Most items of which have been donated over the years by local members of the
Explore objects and photographs from the Bass Strait Maritime Centre’s Maritime History Collection.
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
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
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.
Devonport City Council websites