OUR SAILING HISTORY: SHIPWRECKS OF QUEENSCLIFF & SURROUNDS
About
Maritime History week 2026 eventHeritage Victoria - Danielle Wilkinson and Liam Phillips are maritime archaeologists
with Heritage Victoria, working to protect historic shipwrecks under Victorian and
Commonwealth heritage legislation. Both are occupationally qualified SCUBA divers
with postgraduate training in maritime archaeology and have worked on shipwreck
sites in Australia and internationally.
Situated just inside the treacherous Heads, Queenscliff is surrounded by one of Victoria’s
richest concentrations of shipwrecks. These wrecks offer a remarkable window into the
history of shipping, trade, and life along the coast, spanning more than a century. This talk
explores the challenges of recording, conserving, and protecting underwater heritage,
where fragile shipwrecks must be carefully managed while still allowing respectful access
and public understanding. It also traces the journey of artefacts, legally and, at times,
illegally recovered that have found a final home at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum.
Join us as we uncover the stories of nearby wrecks including William Salthouse,
Sacramento, Holyhead, George Roper, and others, and learn how you can play a role in
protecting these historic sites for future generations.
Bar Open - drinks at bar prices.
Date
Tuesday 3 March 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Gil Allbutt Boat Shed – Queenscliff Maritime Museum
2 Wharf Street E, Queenscliffe Victoria 3225
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OUR SAILING HISTORY: SHIPWRECKS OF QUEENSCLIFF & SURROUNDS
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