Tasmanian Maritime Heritage Network news

BY CAMILLE REYNES

Maritime Museum Tasmania coordinates the Maritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania (MaHOoT), a network of Tasmanian organisations involved in maritime heritage. Thanks to the support of Arts Tasmania and Tasports we're actively involved in outreach efforts to document, promote, and advocate for Tasmania's maritime heritage.

Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, MaHOoT organised face-toface networking events across the state, often coinciding with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.

These seminars weren't just opportunities for networking; they served as forums for problem-solving, idea-sharing, and collaboration. Out of these discussions sprang initiatives like pull-up banner exhibitions, curated by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, which now grace venues statewide, enriching communities with Tasmania's maritime legacy.

We're thrilled to announce the revival of our annual MaHOoT conference. As we gather once more, we look forward to reflecting on our collective journey, addressing common challenges, and charting a course forward in our shared mission to preserve and celebrate Tasmania's maritime heritage.

In the last issue of Maritime Times, we talked about a carronade reputedly from George III that had found its way into our possession. With our own Museum collection already boasting two cannons, we made the decision to pass it on to the Dover Museum and Gallery, situated in close proximity to the George III wreck.

In late April we were able to deliver it to the Dover Museum team who were nothing short of enthusiastic. The curators will now work on a new interpretative panel that will enrich their already interesting display.