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Figureheads

Nothing is more evocative of a ship’s identity, character and history than its figurehead. See the finest and largest collection in the Southern Hemisphere and feel the majesty of their gaze in our two figurehead galleries.

Currently on display are:
Star of Greece b. 1868, Belfast. d. 1888 Port Willunga
Ville de Bordeaux b. 1836, Bordeaux. d. 1860's
Sultana b. 1837, Whitby. d. 1849, Troubridge Shoal
Glen Park b. 1897, Glasgow. d. 1901, Wedge Island
Garthneill b. 1895, Glasgow. d. 1935
Margit b. 1891, Londonderry. d. 1911, Coorong
General Blanco b. 1844, Quebec. d. 1856 + 1865
Claymore b. 1858, Leith. d. 1892, Calcutta
Hannah Nicholson b. 1858, Whiteharen. d. 1926
Annie Lisle b. 1865, Quebec
Wave Queen b. 1862, Barnstaple. d. 1874, Rivoli Bay
British Admiral b. 1867, Liverpool. d. 1874, King Island
Post Boy b. 1874, Port Adelaide. d. 1907, Arno Bay