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South Australian Maritime Museum

Save the Nelcebee

Save the Nelcebee

The South Australian Maritime Museum needs your help! We want to save the MV Nelcebee – South Australia’s longest serving vessel.

126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, 5015

Daily 10am — 5pm (Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

What’s happening at @sa_maritime_museum

  • Dr Mike Bossley sharing some knowledge on the Port River Dolphins at the museum as part of National Science Week and National Science Week South Australia.
  • ALL ABOARD! ⚓ Archie will be holding FREE public cruises from 10.30 am - 3 pm on Sunday 18 August as part of Science Week. 🔬 Join local dolphin expert, Tania Cann, as she unpacks the history and habits of the Port River's dolphin pod. 🐬 There are limited spots available so get in quick to secure your tickets here. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=539302&fbclid=IwAR3fWE9nVrUBxVhVsczTKhD5l4U9x_deP_gPP6N_OzhrSwxfmY_QF6fpCcI
  • Our longest serving volunteer Jan, hard at work accessioning some political ephemera from recent heritage protests in Port Adelaide.
  • WRECK OF THE ADMELLA This week, 160 years ago, the ship Admella was wrecked off Carpenter Rocks. Survivors clung to the wreck for seven terrible days. Image: Wreck of the Admella, 1859 Artist Charles Hill 1860 Oil on canvas Art Gallery of South Australia Collection

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