Maritime History & Education in Williamstown
Seaworks has built up an impressive maritime collection since it opened the Seaworks Maritime Discovery Centre in early 2011. Included in the collection is a large display of ship models, ships bells, books, prints and navigation equipment.
The Port of Melbourne has donated a collection of plaques, marine equipment and its world war honour board. The Seaworks site was once run by the
Melbourne Harbour Trust, building tugs and other vessels for use in Australia and overseas.
When Asian nations commissioned a vessel from the MHT, they often donated a gift to the trust once the ship was completed and delivered to her buyer. Many of these gifts are now on display at Seaworks. Seaworks is also very excited about its new Victorian navy display by the Friends of the Cerberus. Included in the display is the main wheel of the HMVS Nelson, a Victorian Colonial Naval training vessel. The SMDC also houses the Richard Linton art collection.
A program aligned to AusVELS particularly in history.
The Seaworks Maritime Discovery Centre is open every Wednesday and Sunday 11am-3pm.
All proceeds are reinvested into the Seaworks site.
For excursion inquiries and group tours (available within or outside opening hours) please phone 0417 292 021.
