Shipwrecks

View of the Batavia Gallery with the restored timbers of the Batavia shipwreck in focus

Behind the scenes for National Archaeology Week

Ever wondered how the WA Museum discovers and preserves Western Australia's most precious objects? Find out in a series of free behind-the-scenes tours at the WA Museum Shipwreck Galleries in Fremantle from Tuesday May 21.

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Museum curator with a ivory tusk recovered from a shipwreck

WA celebrates 50 years of shipwreck history
  • Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) shipwreck discovered 50 years ago
  • Find sparks ground-breaking protective legislation, research and conservation 
  • Wrecks and artefacts key to exploring shared cultural heritage
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A postcard of the SS Koombana Adelaide Steam Ship Company

Centenary display tells fateful story of SS Koombana

A commemorative display to mark the 100th anniversary of the fateful story of the disappearance of the SS Koombana in March 1912 has been developed and will be on display at the WA Maritime Museum from 24 March, 2012.

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WA Museum pays tribute to maritime enthusiast

Geraldton historian Max Cramer was one of the driving forces behind the push for a suitable museum in which to house the relics from early shipwrecks off the Mid West coast.

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