Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.
![The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford The second pilot steamer Captain Cook (II) was designed by W D Cruikshank and built at Mort’s Dock & Engineering Company in 1892. Used as a naval training ship during World War II, it was scuttled off Sydney in October 1947. Photographed c 1920 by William James Hall. ANMM Collection ANMS1092[015] Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford](/-/media/anmm/images/blog-content/august-2020/anms1092015_2160x1080.jpg?h=1080&la=en&w=2160&hash=B2E18AD8B0FC5DDB7F48A018E3D9FF791C768938)
07 Aug 2020
'Not all beer and skittles': Sydney Harbour pilotage

04 Aug 2020
Fast Five: Quick questions with some of Australia's most important ocean defenders

31 Jul 2020
Five easy ways to go plastic-free

11 Jun 2020
World Oceans Day: Innovation of the Seas

10 Feb 2020
Ten interesting facts about sharks

20 Dec 2019
5 secret beaches you have to visit in Australia

13 Dec 2019
Encounters around Australia: Investigating our history

09 Dec 2019
Science at work: Settlement plates and space invaders

09 Dec 2019