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Watch the gun being fired, the crew taking their meals on board and loading the ship's cargo. Then stroll through the centuries-old Admiralty storehouse and see the famous collection of old ships models, charts and paintings. Unearth the Dutch trading ventures and voyages of discovery, about Amsterdam in the golden age, the Dutch East India Company, distant countries, unusual cultures, the mercantile spirit and the colonies.

The idea for a historical maritime museum emanated from the enthusiasm of a few individuals with connections in shipping firms and the navy who had helped to raise the awareness about maritime history. Read the rest of this entry »

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, hailed as one of the award winning museums in the Scotland is located on the historic Shiprow and incorporating Provost Rosss House which is built in 1593. The main theme of the museum is the relationship between the city and the sea over the ages to the present day. The museum houses one of the rare and valuable collections of artifacts which cover the shipbuilding process, fishing and port history, North Sea Oil Industry and a collection of fast sailing ships.

The viewpoint over the busy harbor from the Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a breathtaking one and the fascinating story about the citys long association with the city is a mind opener. The museum also offers special school visits regarding the topics such as Victorians at sea, oil, transport, fishing and the story of the city of Aberdeen. The young visitors can enlighten their mind by answering a range of quiz sheets and participating in small games and activities. Wide variety of events and workshops regarding maritime sciences are also conducted by Aberdeen Maritime Museum throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »

The National Maritime Museum New Zealand is aptly located at the waterfront, near the Viaduct Harbor. Its a tribute to all sailors through time who set foot in New Zealand, from the very first Polynesian traders to the sailors of today. Maori sailors, vessels and methods of navigation are given their due importance, as one of the most important exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum of New Zealand. There was a time when the seas were uncharted and adventures were found everywhere. The exploits of European sailors and adventurers who sailed these seas are honored here.

Trading, settlement, immigration and commercial shipping of all kinds, through the ages, map the progress of a land in many ways. The history of the land can be traced through these exhibits. Even actions that we might not wish had been done differently are part of our history. We cannot change them, only learn from them and accept them as part of what has made the world what it is today. Whaling and sealing are things that come under the scanner from people all over the world, but it is a part of history and so merits a place at the museum. Read the rest of this entry »