The 10 Best Ships in Australia, Australia

This famous historic ship is now under water as an artificial reef, providing divers with an exciting diving opportunity and history lesson.

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Explore Tasmania's rich maritime heritage in this unique collection of ship models, shipwreck artefacts, paintings and photographs. Browse our nautical themed gift shop and maritime bookshop. The Maritime Museum is Tasmania's largest museum devoted totally to Tasmania's connection with our seafaring past. It is a non-for-profit volunteer-led museum that has been operating for nearly 50 years.

Barque James Craig is rightly famous around the world. She is Sydney’s only 19th Century square rigger (or Tall Ship) and her incredible restoration to full sailing condition was recognised in 2003 by the World Ship Trust’s award of their prestigious Maritime Medal. Her restoration cost almost $A30 million and took nearly 40 years to complete after she was rescued from Recherche Bay in far southern Tasmania. This beautiful ship regularly goes to sea with up to 80 passengers and is open for public inspection at her berth at Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. She is also available for charter and for functions. Tall Ship James Craig is looked after by Sydney Heritage Fleet, a community-based non-profit organisation, with the following mission: To build and maintain an internationally recognised centre of excellence in maritime heritage for the benefit of all Australians by presenting through research, acquisition, conservation, restoration, education and operation, our continuing maritime history. The Fleet is funded through donations, membership subscriptions and income from vessel charters and tours. The Fleet’s 1200 strong membership and 450 dedicated volunteer workers restore, operate and maintain the fleet of vintage vessels. In the process they preserve traditional technical methods and skills.

Historic Ketch Falie, South Australia's only remaining original Cargo Ketch played an important role for the inter-coastal trade for South Australia. She also acted as a War Ship, protecting the waters from Sydney to North of Australia in World War II. Falie was restored in 1982 for the Centenary Celebrations. Modifications were made over the years to accommodate varied cargo expectations. The Ketch was later converted to accommodate passengers to stay on board. After the Falie's usefulness was exhausted and the Ketch was no longer needed to transport goods, she was left to deteriorate. Two Port Adelaide locals, Keith Ridgeway and Errol Ford began to clean up and restore the Ketch to prevent the loss of this important Historical Asset. The volunteer base and community support has grown over the years, with Falie well on the way to restoration with big plans for her future. You can now arrange a time to come aboard for a visit/tour of the Historic Ketch, and even make a booking to host your next function on board.