Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.

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Daina Fletcher

Daina Fletcher is a senior curator at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

This photo is thought to show Frederick Christensen (centre) in front of his rooms at 151 George Street, Sydney, in the 1890s. Courtesy Christine Fraser

25 Oct 2019

Hook line and sinker: A reminder of Old Sydney

20 Jun 2017

A Poignant Remnant from the 'Plucky little Ship Aurora'

13 Jun 2017

Out of Hawaii: Surfing goes global with Australia’s King of the Surf

27 Jan 2017

Chinese maritime traditions and Lunar New Year: It’s the Year of the Rooster… so bring on the Dragons!

25 Nov 2016

Wild Ocean Woman: Kay Cottee’s ‘First Lady’

04 May 2016

It's a Wrap: The Windjammer Sailors

23 Mar 2016

‘Birds are acceptable…’: Waves and Water opens at Noosa Regional Gallery

06 Feb 2014

Going for gold

25 Sep 2013

A tale of three blazers, two t-shirts and one pocket – collecting America’s Cup apparel