2 opiniones sobre Western Australian Museum – Shipwreck Galleries
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Alen K.
Tu valoración: 5 Australia
I visit this place every few months. I’ve seen all the exhibits and yet I keep coming back. Here you’ll be able to read numerous stories of(mainly Dutch) ships who have been swept by the strong currents of Indian ocean onto unfamiliar shores of Western Australia. There is also Batavia, that sunk in 1629 who’s partial hull has been preserved and placed on display. If you are after something shiny, there are exhibits of treasures which have been recovered from the shipwrecks including the chests full of gold coins(yeah, like in the movies). Outside of the entrance there is a brick line with sea motifs in the bricks. Most people walk over it not paying it any attention. In fact that brick line is very important. It marks the former beach line before convicts extended it to where it is now. If you are in vicinity, look for it. Considering that the entry fee is gold coin donation, you have no reason not to visit it.
Samantha M.
Tu valoración: 5 Australia
As the name suggests, the Shipwreck Galleries contains many ship wrecks from the coast of Western Australia. Included are artefacts, documents charts and books from early Dutch explorers. There is a partial restoration of the Batavia which was excavated in 1970. A viewing deck allows you to look down on the gallery. This is in great contrast to the Maritime Museum where they show you the history of shipping in Fremantle. Here at the Shipwreck Galleries, you see the remains of ships that passed along our coast.