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Explorer Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate Australia and popularised the name 'Australia' in his book, Voyage to Terra Australis.

In March 2016 I released a Call for Participation asking Royal Navy personnel to share their stories of shipboard entertainment. One naval theatrical tradition I wanted to learn more about was 'Crossing the Line'

Enjoy discounted entry to Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory

Make your own sailor craft, inspired by Nannie, the Cutty Sark's figurehead.

The National Maritime Museum was opened by King George VI on 27 April 1937

This guide is a brief introduction to Royal Naval Dockyards and the records of each dockyard held by the National Maritime Museum, followed by a selected bibliography of books in the Museum Library