Collection
Ship models, dioramas and displays from the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Merchant Navy.
The Victorian Maritime Centre is on The Esplanade, Crib Point, in the former BP Refinery administration building overlooking the Crib Point Shipping Terminal. The heritage-listed, multi-storey building fronts onto The Esplanade and is surrounded by a large car park, ideal for hosting club events.
The museum covers many aspects of nautical history. The main display is dedicated to both the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Merchant Navy.
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Australian Merchant Navy
A tribute to Australia's civilian mariners.
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Royal Australian Navy
Scale models, dioramas and naval memorabilia.
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The Navy Whaler
A Navy whaler built by apprentices at Garden Island.
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George Cross
The five RAN recipients of the George Cross.
What you will see
The Dennis Gist Gallipoli Room
The Gallipoli Room depicts the story of the Australian submarine AE2 and its courageous venture through the heavily mined Dardanelles.
HMAS Australia at Leyte Gulf
A diorama features HMAS Australia in the battle for Leyte Gulf. HMAS Australia was the most kamikazed ship during World War II.
The main display area
The main display area features items like the WW2 mine, a submarine escape suit and much more.
Ship models
Some of the many beautiful ship models on display. Many are radio controlled.
The Wyuna model
A model of the pilot cutter MV Wyuna is on show in the museum. The real ship is being restored by our volunteers. Read the story of the Wyuna.
The lawn display
The lawn display features twin and single barrel Bofors guns. Also on the lawn are a torpedo tube from an Oberon Class submarine and a specially designed propeller made to reduce cavitation, which can alert an enemy to the presence of a submarine.