A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian

Australian National Maritime Museum
Sat 14 Jun '25 – Sun 15 Jun '25

Overview

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian in this new exhibition. Maritime archaeologists have partnered with virtual design experts in Germany to re-create the shipwreck as a stunning graphic novel and an immersive diving experience. These powerful depictions, plus actual artefacts from the shipwreck site, allow visitors to explore South Australian and reveal the historical and archaeological detective work that uncovered…

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian in this new exhibition.

Maritime archaeologists have partnered with virtual design experts in Germany to re-create the shipwreck as a stunning graphic novel and an immersive diving experience. These powerful depictions, plus actual artefacts from the shipwreck site, allow visitors to explore South Australian and reveal the historical and archaeological detective work that uncovered its story.

Location

Australian National Maritime Museum

2 Murray Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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