The inaugural annual waterfront festival for seafarers and landlubbers alike, to celebrate Williamstown’s waterfront heritage, lifestyle and industry. “Williamstown Seaport Festival will be a buzz as we celebrate the beautifully preserved history of the area together with all that makes it such a cosmopolitan maritime village today” Steve Bracks, Patron for the Williamstown Seaport Festival

2020 ANCHOR CLANKERS REUNION & OSSA COCKTAIL PARTY Where:            The Missions to Seafarers Victoria, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne When:             Friday 28th February 2020 Time:               7.00 pm to 10.00 pm Cost:                $40 per person (including finger food). Drinks at discounted bar prices. Dress:              Smart casual RSVP:              ASAP or by Friday 14th Feb 20 at the ...

Where:            Board River Cruise Vessel “Yarra Princess” at Berth 6 Federation Wharf which is directly South of Federation Square, close to Flinders St Station and Tram Route. Parking is available at Federation Square; weekend flat rate is $16. When:             Saturday 29th Feb 2020 Time:               11.00am to 14.00pm Arrive no later than 1045 for boarding. Cost:                $65.00 per head ...

Cruise from Docklands to Williamstown Visit Melbourne’s busy international ports (big ships up really close!), cruise past the Williamstown Seaport Festival and see tall ships at berth, then cruise down to St Kilda and around the bay before returning to Docklands. Food and drinks available on board. This cruise has been generously donated by Victoria Star Cruises and all proceeds ...

October 17, 2019  11.30 offered by OffShore & Specialist Ships Australia(OSSA) at the Mission to Seafarers, “Be Connected’    A free Federal Govt. fully-funded workshop for those in volunteer organisations. 

Please join us for the  Pre Xmas Gathering & Conversations overlooking Victoria Harbour at the MMHN Docklands Launch. Some of you may not be aware of the fascinating background to the present-day Victoria Harbour – and Central Pier.  Few understand just how critical a role this example of 19th century maritime infrastructure has played in the prosperity of Melbourne, the ...

Australia’s coast is the final resting place of over 11,000 shipwrecks – roughly one wreck for every three kilometres of coastline. This exhibition takes a close-up look at some of the most fascinating shipwrecks around our country and takes a deep dive into many of our own local shipwreck stories.