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  Australia - New Zealand maritime museums - maritime museum websites
Maritime Museum of Tasmania: (Hobart) The Maritime Heritage of Tasmania is a rich tapestry that reaches into the lives of everyone on the islands.
Western Australia Maritime Museum: At the Western Australian Maritime Museum embark on a voyage across virtual oceans.....through roaring storms to shipwrecks & a storehouse of objects...
New Zealand National Maritime Museum: (Auckland) Opened to the public in August 1993 and proclaimed as a "new generation" museum with no precedent in New Zealand, the New Zealand National Maritime Museum is truly a very different kind of cultural institution.
www.maritimemuseums.net /aus-nz.html   (900 words)

  
 Western Australian Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Western Australian Museum is the main museum for the state of Western Australia.
Established in 1891, the museum is situated in the heart of Perth's cultural precinct in Northbridge.
Situated close to the Maritime Museum is the HMAS Ovens, an Oberon class submarine that is open for guided tours.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Australian_Museum   (215 words)

  
 Archaeology - Maritime Archaeology
The courses are taught by archaeologists at both the University of Western Australia (UWA) and The Department of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Museum (WAMM).
The Western Australian Maritime Museum is a world leader in the field, recognised as The Australian National Centre of Excellence in Maritime Archaeology from 1992.
Museum staff are involved in developing artefact management and cataloguing strategies, outreach and wreck access programs, site inspection techniques, and studies of diverse maritime sites, such as iron ship archaeology, and underwater aviation archaeology.
www.archaeology.arts.uwa.edu.au /postgraduate/maritime_archaeology   (439 words)

  
 WWW Virtual Library: Find museums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Victoria.The museum is housed in the 1889 Provincial Courthouse building and has 2 full floors of displays, a...
Maritime Conference Archives, Halifax.Materials pertaining to the Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian (to 1925) Churches and The Unite...
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax.The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, located on the historic Halifax waterfront, is the marine histo...
vlmp.museophile.com /cgi/htgrep/file=/vlmp/vlmp-db.html&style=ol?maritime   (623 words)

  
 AIMA Newsletter 14.1
The Western Australian Maritime Museum has international standing in the area of marine archaeology, particularly through its work on pre-colonial and colonial wrecks in the waters adjacent in Western Australia, as well as the assistance it has provided to conservation of the Pandora and the Sirius.
The Australian National Maritime Museum was subsequently approached by numerous individuals, councils and government departments with requests that it purchase the collection.
A poll conducted by the Museum on some 57,000 punters indicated that 48% were interested in the story, 10% the conservation, 17% the recovery, 17% the exploration and 8% in the controversy.
www.aima.iinet.net.au /publications/newsletters/news141.html   (6703 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - Local News
The museum is dedicated to maritime archaeology exploration, research and conservation of the shipwreck relics.
The Shipwreck Galleries are recognised as the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere.
This new Maritime Museum was opened at the end of 2002.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Feb05/200205/nite02.htm   (739 words)

  
 Links: Maritime Museums
Finlands Sjöhistoriska Museum/Suomi Meri Musea, The Maritime Museum of Finland, Helsingfors.
From the museum of the 64-gun warship Wasa which foundered at its maiden voyage in 1628 and which was raised in 1961.
The Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT, with the paddle steamer Ticonderoga (1906), a lighthouse, canoes, and guideboats.
www.bruzelius.info /Nautica/Links/Museums.html   (613 words)

  
 Features and Reviews
Working in close cooperation with the Western Australian Maritime Museum’s designers Audience Motivation was commissioned to develop a series of six unique experiences that would get visitors involved with the fascinating exhibits and enhance the reasons for return visits.
Having created audiovisual elements for the original Australia II exhibit in Sydney’s National Maritime Museum following her historic victory in the 1983 America’s Cup, it was a delight to be involved in her return to permanent display in Fremantle after 20 years.
Fremantle is one of Western Australia’s most important tourism destinations, the new Maritime Museum has quickly established itself as a major national and international tourist attraction, expected to attract half a million visitors per year.
www.specialevents.com.au /magazine/pages03/3_features/WAMM.html   (1370 words)

  
 WWW Virtual Library: Museums around the world
University Museum of Mineralogy, Petrography and Minerals University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski, Sofia.
The age of enlightenment in the paintings of France's national museums on-line exhibition.
Museums of Lithuania (in English, French and German).
icom.museum /vlmp/world.html   (1076 words)

  
 Fremantle - new maritime museum
The new building for the Western Australian Maritime Museum draws inspiration from Western Australia's rich maritime heritage and from its unique setting on a site of historic significance within a working port.
The vision for the new Western Australian Maritime Museum is one of a uniquely crafted building visibly borne out of maritime forms and construction.
The architectural imagery of the museum draws on the simple association of a boat stranded on a sandy promontory, an image widely held across different periods, regions and endeavours.
www.freofocus.com /things2c/html/new_maritime_museum.cfm   (417 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
On arrival at the Western Australian Maritime Museum, His Majesty the Sultan was greeted by Director of the Maritime Museum, Mr.
The Shipwreck Galleries are recognised as the foremost maritime archeology museum in the southern hemisphere.
His Majesty also viewed the new Western Australian Maritime Museum where he was greeted by the Chairman of Trustees, Western Australian Museum Board of Trustees, Doctor Ken Michael, and the Trustees Executive Director, Doctor Dawn Casey.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/20_feb_1.html   (424 words)

  
 Mark Rosenstein's Sailing Page
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the marine history division of the Nova Scotia Museum.
The Stavanger Maritime Museum is a department of Stavanger Museum.
It is located in Fremantle and consists of the Maritime Museum, the Historic Boats Museum as museum venues and the Departments of Maritime Archaeology, Maritime History and Education.
www.apparent-wind.com /sailing-page.html   (4553 words)

  
 Fremantle - maritime_museum
The WA Maritime Museum was also a finalist in the Significant Tourist Attraction category in this year’s WA Tourism Awards.
“The City of Fremantle congratulates the WA Maritime Museum scoring this award for the second year in a row, cementing its position as a true tourism icon for this State.
The WA Tourism Awards recognise excellence and commitment to consistency of service and are regarded within the industry as a mark of company or individual’s success during a particular year.
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au /news/html/maritime_museum.cfm   (422 words)

  
 Destination Australia
Western Australian Maritime Museum: Centre of Excellence Australian National.
Western Australian Shipwreck Database Department of Maritime Archaeology.
Australian National Maritime Museum a prime resource for historic vessels, migrant ships, family history, genealogy, maritime research, arts, etc. South Australian Maritime Muesum
www.gotheborg.com /dest/destaust.shtml   (223 words)

  
 Nautical News - News from the Western Australian Maritime Museum
At the Maritime Museum during National Archaeology Week, you will be able to delve below the surface of history.
Visitors to the museum will be able to join a guided tour behind-the-scenes at the Shipwreck Galleries in Cliff Street or listen to fascinating talks by maritime archaeologists.
You will be able to join a guided tour around Fremantle's historic maritime precinct from the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay and hear stories about Fremantle's rich history.
www.maritimeworld.net /nn.asp?PageNumber=108   (179 words)

  
 Seascape Navigator - Western Australian Maritime Museum
The Western Australian Maritime Museum is the jewel in the crown of one of Australia’s most significant maritime precincts, stretching from the convict-built Maritime Museum Shipwreck Galleries beside Fishing Boat Harbour to the new Maritime Museum and submarine Ovens on Victoria Quay in Fremantle’s working port.
The opening of the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay in December 2002 created a vibrant showcase for Western Australia’s maritime history.
The innovative architecture houses exhibitions that celebrate Western Australia’s maritime heritage and connections with the Indian Ocean.
www.maritimeworld.net /sn.asp?PageNumber=119   (139 words)

  
 Quantum - Underwater Sonar
Thanks to some nifty electronics, marine archeologists from the Western Australian Maritime Museum are surveying underwater wrecks with a clarity they’ve never had before.
Quantum joins the WA Maritime Museum team as it surveys the old slave trader, the James Matthews near Fremantle.
Narration: This team of marine archeologists from the Western Australian Maritime Museum is about to survey an important shipwreck.
www.abc.net.au /quantum/s246926.htm   (791 words)

  
 COX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
This new, $27 million world-class maritime museum is located at the entrance to Fremantle Harbour, at the west end of Victoria Quay and is designed to symbolise the first landing point of Western Australia whilst exhibiting the celebrated America's Cup winning yatch Australia II and other significant water craft.
The museum is built as an integral part of the Fremantle Waterfront precinct, it links the existing museum, creating a range of journeys that open up the western edge of the Fremantle settlement to its maritime history.
The museum interprets the histories, realities and aspirations of its context; it examines the principle factors influencing Fremantle's growth, specifically the ocean and river, settlement and industry.
www.cox.com.au /Projects/cultural/wa_maritime/body_index.html   (137 words)

  
 AMARC: Western Australian Maritime Museum: Development of an Audience Research Plan
Western Australian Maritime Museum: Development of an Audience Research Plan
AMARC undertook training in audience research for staff and management of the Western Australian Museum.
An intensive, on-site workshop was also undertaken with staff from the Western Australia Maritime Museum to develop an audience research plan in order to test concepts and ideas for exhibitions and themes for the new museum.
www.austmus.gov.au /amarc/about/casestudy2.htm   (72 words)

  
 Australian Museum Online - December 2006 Edition
The Australian Museum will begin work on a $41 million revitalisation program in...
The Australian Museum has an exciting range of exhibitions, events, tours and holiday programs on our What's on calendar.
Information for general vistors, education groups, and 5s and under can be found on Visiting the Museum.
amonline.net.au   (151 words)

  
 Western Australian Museum
Collections and research at the WA Museum are centered on systematics, ecology, biogeography and evolution of living and fossil organisms, palaeontology, mineralogy, meteoritics, anthropology and archaeology, history, maritime history, maritime archaeology and conservation.
WA Museum history curator Stephen Anstey shows Premier Alan Carpenter and....
Western Australians love their cricket - it’s in our blood, the fabric of our society.
www.museum.wa.gov.au   (235 words)

  
 Maritime Museums in Britain and Ireland - alphabetical main list
Museum is operated by the Scottish Maritime Museum.
Museum is in the former Presbyterian ("Scots") Church.
The remains of a barge/boat lift are adjacent to the museum, being restored.
www.cus.cam.ac.uk /~mhe1000/marmus.htm   (7269 words)

  
 Australian Maritime Explorers
The History of Australian Exploration, by Ernest Favenc.
Hartog to de Vlamingh Exhibition The Western Australian Maritime Museum
Batavia Shipwrecks database Maritime Museum WA Shipwrecks Gallery Maritime Museum WA The Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie retourschip Batavia
www.trinity.wa.edu.au /plduffyrc/subjects/sose/austhist/maritime.htm   (266 words)

  
 WWW-VL History Index
Australian Literary and Historical Texts [Provided by the University of Sydney, and part of the Australian Electronic Texts Collection.
Australian sketches, by Thomas MacCombie (London, 1861), from the Göttinger Digitalisierungs-Zentrum.
Artefacts from the Pandora [captured the Mutineers of the Bounty, sank 29 August 1791- From the Queensland Museum]
vlib.iue.it /history/oceania/Australia/index.html   (1693 words)

  
 Western Australian Maritime Museum
The Western Australian Maritime Museum provides exhibitions on Shipwrecks discovered off the Western Australian coast and Western Australia's Maritime endeavours.
It has been estimated that the new Museum could bring in up to half a million visitors once it is fully operational.
The new Western Australian Maritime Museum is the first stage in the redevelopment of Victoria Quay.
www.museum.wa.gov.au /oursites/maritime/maritime.asp   (342 words)

  
 Australia II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the mid-1980s, Australia II was sent to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia for display.
For the 150th anniversary of the America's Cup, the boat was removed from the museum and shipped to the Isle of Wight, sailing with the original crew for several days of commemorative regattas.
The boat has since been returned to Fremantle, Western Australia where it is on permanent display in the Western Australian Maritime Museum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australia_II   (499 words)

  
 Galle Project - Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The earliest recorded attempt of a scientific maritime archaeological survey was by Peter Throckmorton (Expedition: Bulletin of the University Museum of Pennsylvania, 1964), who together with Professor George Bass laid the foundations for maritime archaeology as a science.
A resolution calling for the formation of a maritime archaeological unit, made at the Centenary Celebrations of the Archaeology Department in 1990, resulted in a dialogue between Dr. Roland Silva, Prof.
A strong emphasis is placed on the Maritime Conservation Laboratory which is coming up in Galle for the treatment and preservation of artefacts and it is envisaged that the National Maritime Museum in Galle will be developed into a fully fledged Maritime Archaeology Centre—probably the first in the region.
www.lankalibrary.com /geo/galle1.html   (833 words)

  
 Australian Association for Maritime History: Maritime History Beyond 2000
To be held at the Western Australian Maritime Museum, Cliff Street, Fremantle
The aim of this conference is to bring togehter historians and all others interested in maritime history in order to present the latest fidings in maritime historical research and heritage studies, review the state of the discipline in all its aspects, and map out pathways for research in the 21st century.
He is the Chairperson of the Western Australian Maritime Museum's Archaeology Advisory Committee and has a long standing interest in the history of the Dutch shipwrecks along the Western Australian coastline.
www.aamh.asn.au /conf2001.html   (369 words)

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