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Unlocking the logbooks

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station has unveiled new stories surrounding Toern, the first of the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station’s steam-powered whale chasers.

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Historic sail trading vessel celebrates 158th birthday

On Friday 6th June, a crowd of supporters gathered at Constitution Dock in Hobart to celebrate the 158th birthday of May Queen, Australia’s oldest surviving sail trading vessel.

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Portland Maritime Museum to launch new First Nations gallery

This month, Portland Maritime Museum will launch its new Nyamat Mirring Gallery. Co-curated with Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, it will tell the story of Gunditjmara and First Nations connection to Sea Country and form an important entryway into the museum itself.

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