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With a roofline reminiscent of the hull of an upturned ship, Fremantle's newest museum is dedicated to the maritime history of the Indian Ocean. It stands right at the end of Victoria Quay jutting into the sea at the very entrance to the harbour . A couple of hours spent here give the visitor a really comprehensive overview of all sorts of aspects of the life of the port and the people of who live on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Themed galleries tell the stories of Indian Ocean settlement and trade, the history of European boats in WA, fishing, the port and the Swan River and the commercial and naval history of the state. There's something for every boat-lover here - from a tin canoe to racing yachts, a mini-submarine from WWII, a pearling lugger, river ferry and more as well as tremendous tales of human endeavour.
An Ovens Class submarine situated next to the museum can also be visited. An extra charge applies for tours over the vessel - tickets from the main desk. Entry and exit is via a steep set of stairs 9 metres high. Visitors need to be aware that, as it is necessary to step over bulkheads and to move through small areas in the sub, it's not a good place for high heels or claustrophobics and admission is only by guided tour. Children are allowed on board but must be closely supervised Leave a Comment Address: Victoria Quay, FremantleDirections: Museum: Open 9.30am 5.00pm daily. Submarine tours from 10.00am to 4.30pm (Last tour starts 3.30pm) Anzac Day and Boxing Day: Open from 1.00pm to 5.00pm Closed Christmas Day and Good FridayWebsite: http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/oursites/maritime/newmm/newmm.asp
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| | | | Fremantle: Maritime Museum Shipwreck Galleries | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Shipwreck Museum, located on Cliff street in the old Commissariat building, is noted as the best museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Having artifacts dating back as early as to the 17th century, the museum takes u through the history of some of Western Australia most famous shipwrecks.
The most famous of the shipwrecks, The Batavia, which wrecked in 1629 and was recovered in the 1970s. Has its own wing in the museum that takes you through the ships fetal wreck, and the even more fetal events that took place in the months after...
Museum Hours
9.30am – 5.00pm daily
1.00pm – 5.00pm Anzac Day and Boxing Day
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Entry is by donation $2.00(entrance fees may apply for special exhibitions)
For more on the Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries, visit the following link to their website Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries. Leave a Comment Address: Shipwreck Galleries Cliff St. , Fremantle, WAPhone: 9431 8444Directions: Located at the end of Cliff Street and Marine Road near Bathers Bay. Nearest train stop on the TransPerth Fremantle line is, Fremantle.Website: http://www.museum.wa.gov.au
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| | | | Fremantle: Fremantle Time Bomb, and Time Gun... | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
If you decide to visit the Round House Precinct , take a walk around back to get a quick glance at the Time Bomb/Time Gun.
The Canon was erected in 1900 to help ships in, and off of port set their Chronometers (the ships main clock). Every day at exactly 1pm, the canon would fire a shot over the harbor, so the ships could set their clocks. This came to an end in 1937, when radio signals took over the job.
In 1998 the cannon was put make into commission for old time sakes. It is owned by the Fremanlte Football club, but on loan and ran by the Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides Association Inc. Leave a Comment Address: 10 Arthur Head, Fremantle, Western AustraliaPhone: 9336 6800Directions: Located on the mouth of Fremantle Harbor at Arthur Head, directly at the end of High Street across the rail tracks, behind the Round House Precinct. Nearest train stop is Fremantle
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