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Visiting Vessels

Visiting vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
As well as our permanent fleet, the museum hosts a selection of visiting vessels throughout the year.

Visitors can see unique vessels from around the world, including historic sailing yachts, unique motorboats, scientific research vessels and innovative watercraft, such as long-distance rowing boats.

Explore the vessels, learn the stories behind their adventures at sea and enjoy unique on-water experiences.

 

 

 

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Allankay

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March 2024

The Allankay, the marine conservation vessel of Sea Shepherd is currently sailing the east coast of Australia to raise awareness about their ongoing commitment to safeguard Antarctica.
The Australian Maid

The Australian Maid

Pioneering rower Michelle Lee visited the museum in 2019. Lee was the first Australian woman to row solo across the Atlantic and delivered several talks about her voyage while at the museum.
Wild Oats XI

Wild Oats XI

Record-breaking maxi yacht Wild Oats XI visited the museum in 2017. Wild Oats XI is a nine times line honours winner of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and hosted tours on board during its stay.
Sam Simon

Sam Simon

Sam Simon from marine conservation and activist organisation Sea Shepherd visited the museum in 2014. Named after the Hollywood producer and animal rights advocate, the ship was originally built for the Atlantic Ocean and is capable of navigating the roughest of seas.

 

 

 

We’re always on the lookout for vessels to visit the museum

Do you have an historic vessel you would like to berth at the museum? Are you a research vessel temporarily visiting Australian waters?

The museum has hosted several significant vessels in the past and we are always looking for new vessels to host. Our visitors love to have the opportunity to see, tour and experience unique and different vessels.

To submit a request to be a visiting vessel at the museum, please fill out our Visiting Vessels Application Form (PDF) Email it to us and we will get back to you.

 

 

 

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