Naval Defence
The WA Maritime Museum’s main lift is being replaced and will be closed from Monday 12 February to Friday 22 March 2024. The first floor can only be accessed by stairs while the lift is closed.
Lift access to the ground and mezzanine floors is still available. Loud equipment will be used intermittently during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience the lift closure may cause. Thank you for your patience.
War, peace, bravery and sacrifice. In this gallery, visitors learn the important role of naval defence in protecting Australia's interests and the strategic importance of Fremantle as a marine base.
Feature objects include a World War One Tenix AE2 submarine conning tower, naval weaponry and a replica of an underwater Motorised Submersible Canoe known as a Sleeping Beauty.