Archive for month: May, 2025
Leeuwin heads into dry dock for massive refit
in Shipping News
This morning, STS Leeuwin II was farewelled at Victoria Quay by a good contingent of Leeuwin lovers, well-wishers and media,…
Mexican tall ship ARM Cuauhtemoc In New York Shipping Disaster
in Shipping News
On 21 September last year the Mexican tall shipARM Cuauhtemoc departed Fremantle. Her departure, as her arrival, was spectacular with…
Watercolours in Blue Exhibition
in Gig Guide
Don’t miss this beautiful exhibition of Watercolour paintings at the WA Shipwrecks Museum. 4 May - 28 July 2925. All…
Throttle Up for Men’s Health
in Life, Law & Culture
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2025 concluded in front of the Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay on Sunday 18 May. Four…
After The Game With Snaps Truly – Rd 10 2025 V GWS Giants
in Life, Law & Culture
To be honest, I wasn’t sure how much appetite I had for this one. If rumours were true and Luke…
STS Leeuwin II Charting a New Course for a Massive Refit
in Shipping News
STS Leeuwin II is all set for her journey from her quayside berth at B Shed in Fremantle Port to…
Hot Chocolate
in Fremantle People
Barney Silbert: once a household name, the person and the landmark in Fremantle. ‘Meet you at Barney’s Corner’ was the…
View From The Round House With Martin Drum – The Pope, The Papacy, The Vatican As A State
in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our politics podcast, View From The Round House With Martin Drum. Well, with the Federal election pretty…
Boom Town Snap – Book Review
in Life, Law & Culture
Boom Town Snap is set during the height of the resources boom which began in Australia in the early 2000’s,…
Ship Spotting In Albany
in Shipping News
Well, here we are in Albany. Again! I would suggest that Albany is the best ship spotting port in Australia,…