Diving into the audio waves
For season 1 of our podcast
Dive in and explore the history of humans at sea. From sea monsters to ghost ships and curious superstitions in between, join Renee and Kate for a spooky season on the high seas of Australia and the Pacific.
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SCANNING THE BARANGAROO BOAT
The personal experiences of a 3D scanning novice working on the recording of the Barangaroo Boat wreck timbers. In Sydney, Australia.
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Iron ballast from HMB Endeavour
On 10 June 1770, HMB Endeavour under the command of Captain James Cook was sailing north along the east coast of Australia. At 11 pm, it struck a reef and started taking on water. Desperate to lighten the ship, the crew heaved nearly 48 tons of material over the side, including ballast and cannons. At the next high tide Endeavour was pulled free. The crew spent the next six weeks repairing the ship at what became known as Endeavour River in Queensland...
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How to clean a sword
Conservator Heather Berry explains the process of cleaning a naval sword made of metals, shark skin and a leather case, as well as, the conservation requirements for each material.
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