When the Dogs Bark A short film of early communications in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Going back to even carrier pigeons! Rob McAuley, was the filmmaker behind When The Dogs Bark which was produced in 1990. Rob had “lost” this film and regularly, over the years expressed hope of finding a copy. Here you …
Footage discovered in the Whitstable Yacht Club archives showing a rare color documentary on the 1967 Admiral’s Cup. It is possible this film was sent to select Yacht Clubs by the sponsor of the event to be shown to members, and the Whitstable Yacht Club was lucky enough to receive a copy to store it …
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“Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander’s Legacy” is on display now at the Australian National Maritime Museum. It brings together the work of 10 artists responding to the life of Swedish natural scientist Daniel Solander and his contributions to James Cook’s voyage to the Pacific. To find out more about this free exhibition, visit: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/paradise-lost …
On this day in 1973 the Sydney Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Thousands of people lined the harbour and foreshore parks to get a glimpse of the ceremony, while over three million viewers watched the televised broadcast worldwide. This photograph from the Australian National Maritime Museum’s collection shows the west elevation …
Almost a year ago the pilot schooner No. 5 ELBE was loaded onto a coaster at Hachmannkai after the accident on the Elbe and transported to Denmark for repairs. After arriving at the Danish shipyard “Hvide Sande,” the pilot schooner was brought ashore and the damage assessment began. The supervision of the repair work …