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Telling of both famous and ordinary people whose lives have been shaped by the sea, this book reveals the fascinating stories behind many amazing objects, including stories that showcase the Australian National Maritime Museum's incredibly diverse collection of more than 130,000 items. This volume shares tales concerning a small silver medallion beautifully engraved by a First Fleet convict, the 119-meter Royal Australian Navy destroyer known as the HMAS Vampire, and the fastest vessel in the world, the Spirit of Australia. Other stories included in this collection refer to a boat made from 2,000 beer cans, a remarkable Saltwater Collection of bark paintings from Arnhem Land, and surfboards inspired by the Bra Boys and the 2005 Cronulla race riots.
Author: Australian National Maritime Museum
ISBN-10: 1742233201
ISBN-13: 9781742233208
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.64lbs
Size: 10.60h x 7.24w x 0.82d
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