MARITIME CULTURE OF THE QUEENSCLIFF FISHING COMMUNITY
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Maritime History week 2026 eventAdjunct Professor Brad Duncan
Dr Brad Duncan is currently the Senior Maritime Archaeologist of the Maritime Heritage
Program for the NSW Heritage and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Department of
Archaeology, University of New England. Discover the hidden expertise behind Queenscliff’s fishing families and the knowledge that
kept lives and vessels safe.
From the early days of settlement, fishing shaped everyday life along Southern Port Phillip.
In Queenscliff, a diverse fishing community grew around Fishermen’s Flat, working the rich
seasonal fisheries and developing an intimate understanding of the sea, weather, and
coastline. Drawing on archival research, archaeology, and first-hand oral histories, this talk
brings those stories to life. It reveals how local fishers’ deep knowledge not only sustained
families and fed communities, but also played a crucial role in shipwreck rescues and
maritime safety.
Date
Friday 6 March 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+11)Location
Gil Allbutt Boat Shed – Queenscliff Maritime Museum
2 Wharf Street E, Queenscliffe Victoria 3225
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MARITIME CULTURE OF THE QUEENSCLIFF FISHING COMMUNITY
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