Tag: Ship
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Portuguese Unprotected Cruiser Adamastor
Portuguese Unprotected Cruiser Adamastor The NRP Adamastor was an unprotected cruiser of the Portuguese Navy, built during a period of naval rearmament that followed the 1890 British Ultimatum. Funded in part by public subscription, she symbolised a national effort to restore maritime prestige and strengthen Portugal’s ability to police its overseas empire. Design and Characteristics… Read more
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Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour The steam tug Waratah, built in 1902, is one of the most significant surviving examples of early twentieth century working vessels in Australia. Operated today by the Sydney Heritage Fleet, the tug offers an important link to the industrial and maritime history of Sydney Harbour. The tug… Read more
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South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum Origins and Establishment The South Australian Maritime Museum, located in Port Adelaide, preserves and celebrates the state’s relationship with the sea. Established in 1986, it was the first of three major museums managed by the History Trust of South Australia. The museum emerged during a period when industrial change was reshaping… Read more