Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
North - Northeast
About Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
On the picturesque Low Head Peninsula at the mouth of the Tamar River is Australia's oldest pilot station, dating from 1806. It is a delightful collection of cottages in a beautiful setting. The Maritime Museum occupies the 1835 convict-built Pilots' Row, the oldest and largest building on the site. It tells stories of shipping on the Tamar River and has an extensive display of relics from the days of sail and steam. The museum is well-suited for families, having something of interest for people of all ages. Children are encouraged to handle the ship's helm, operate the engine room telegraphs, sound the foghorn, ring the ship's bell and send messages in Morse Code. There are other exhibits around the grounds. Continue to the headland, past the old cable station to Australia's third olde ...
Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
North - Northeast, Tasmania
411 Low Head Road, Pilots' Row, North - Northeast, Low Head, Tasmania, Australia, 7253
On the picturesque Low Head Peninsula at the mouth of the Tamar River is Australia's oldest pilot station, dating from 1806.
Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
411 Low Head Road, Pilots' Row, North - Northeast, Low Head, Tasmania, Australia, 7253
museum@lowhead.com
6382 1143-
http://museum.lowhead.com
