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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07 Mar 2018
A long lost message in a bottle
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26 Feb 2018
Search and survival: Abraham Leeman and the Vergulde Draeck
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05 Feb 2018
Promoting maritime heritage: applications open - MMAPSS Funding 2018-19
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24 Jan 2018
Pinisi and the art of boatbuilding in Sulawesi recognised by UNESCO
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18 Jan 2018
Murky water, major storms and maritime archaeology: Adventures with the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (2017 Field Season)
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17 Oct 2017
A voyage to Adelaide: Attending the 2017 AIMA conference
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07 Sep 2017
Old Wrecks, 'Black Reefs'
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21 Aug 2017
Support for Maritime Heritage across Australia: MMAPSS grants 2017-2018
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24 Jul 2017