In 1798, explorers Bass and Flinders were dispatched to Van Diemens Land to ascertain if it was an island or not. Sailing with a crew of eight aboard His Majestys Colonial Sloop Norfolk, they took shelter in the Tamar River, anchoring off what is now George Town. Explore the tale of Bass and Flinders and Tasmania’s rich Maritime History at the Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum.
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Location
8 Elizabeth Street
George Town Tasmania.
Opening Hours
Monday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
Inspiring the next generation of explorers
Housings one of Tasmania’s most varied collections of maritime artefacts, the museum showcases the replica Sloop Norfolk, James Kelly's whaleboat the Elizabeth, and the Admiral, the Kenneth Dickenson, the Tamar Class Melanie, the sabot Zephyr 2, rowing fours, canoes, and a tribute to solo round the world quest by Ken Gourley.
The Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum also feature an extensive collection of maps and charts, photographs, paintings, logbooks, movies, diaries, and journals.
Excellent centre and well worth a visit. Thank you Craig for showing me around and sharing your personal experiences of sailing and building the Norfolk replica.