Bass Strait Maritime Centre

Tag: Maritime Collection

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

Macro Monday Series: Week 1

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

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

Nairana 1936

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 Hero 1943

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

1940’s Model Diving Cylinder

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

S.S. Dimboola

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