John Mullen: The Australian Maritime Collection of a Lifetime

Описание: What does it feel like to be the first person to lay eyes on a shipwreck lost to the ocean for centuries?

In this fascinating interview, John Mullen, former Chairman of the Australian National Maritime Museum, shares the story behind his extraordinary collection, built over 30 years and driven by a lifelong passion for the sea, offering a rare glimpse into Australia’s rich nautical past.

His passion for maritime history extends over four decades and he has spent much of his spare time diving for early shipwrecks and collecting historical material from early maritime voyages to the Pacific, with a personal collection which includes some 2,500 items. Among the most significant items is the original manuscript account of the First Fleet.

He shares insights into unexpected discoveries, the evolving challenges of underwater exploration and defines what exactly the difference between historical hunting and treasure hunting.

John’s insights offer a profound look into the maritime legacy that continues to shape the nation.

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