Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.
28 Feb 2022
The sad fate of HMAS Perth (I)
04 Jul 2021
History highlights: HMAS Onslow 51 years on
17 Jun 2021
The Laser Dinghy at half century
12 May 2021
A 1929 Ruby Princess prequel: The Aorangi quarantine incident
10 Feb 2021
Tragedy and courage: The collision between HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager
12 Jan 2021
Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander's legacy
03 Nov 2020
The Greycliffe ferry disaster
17 Aug 2020
75th anniversary of Indonesian independence
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160 "The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford")
07 Aug 2020