1.5 hours
The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum
Starting at AUD 10
Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm (GMT+11:00)
The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia
Richard de Grijs tells how, after World War II, the Commonwealth government sought to establish a permanent base in the Australian Antarctic Territory and assert sovereignty.
For their expedition vessel, they overhauled an old polar favourite, MV Wyatt Earp. Plagued by problems during the 1947–48 Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, its crew turned a potential disaster into the navy’s first and only successful polar research expedition.
Tickets: $10 / Free for Museum Members- Enter your promo code at checkout.
Image: WYATT EARP with POLAR STAR seeks a take-off field along the Antarctic Archipelago. ANMM collection
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 10 AUD |
