Manuscripts and Ephemera


The Collection includes one of the most extensive collection of manuscripts relating to the period in private hands today. These include letters and documents from many of the famous names that created history including Cook, the French explorers, Macquarie, and larger than life figures such as William Bligh and Fletcher Christian.

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Ship Models

Ship Models

Date range: 1629-1890

Ship models

 

Maritime Paintings

The merchantman MEDINA OF LONDON

Maritime Paintings

Date range: 1793-1849

Maritime Paintings

Curator’s corner


New acquisitions, staff favourites and curios

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Curator's corner


New acquisitions, staff favourites and curios