Australian Maritime Museums Council 6/8/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 6/8/25

HMAS Townsville docks for the final time

A significant part of Townsville’s military history will be preserved for generations to come, with the Port of Townsville partnering with the Maritime Museum of Townsville to place HMAS Townsville on permanent public display.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 5/8/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 5/8/25

Vessel Management Plans now available

The Australian National Maritime Museum has made available number of Vessel Management Plans, and a template for those wishing to create their own.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 1/7/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 1/7/25

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.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 23/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 23/6/25

An update from the Australian Maritime Museums Council

A letter from AMMC President Mark Hosking, providing an update on our activities and a point of contact for any parties wishing to get in touch.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/6/25

Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum receives historic wooden boat

The Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum recently welcomed the historic wooden vessel Mirage into its collection.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 10/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 10/6/25

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.