maritime-history Archives - Dutch Australia Cultural Centre

English sailor receives Netherlands Bronze Cross

During the Second World War, English sailor Henry Alfred Brooklyn (born 27 July 1922 in Cambridge, England; sometimes known as Harry) was decorated with the Netherlands Bronze Cross. This story was brought to our attention by his daughter, Wendy Arrowsmith, and published with her consent. Brooklyn served on board the Read more…

By DACC, 9 monthsFebruary 13, 2024 ago

Maritime History

Following the Dutch VOC Seafarers

Most of Dutch history in Australia is linked to its explorers charting the country to the north, west and south. Shipwrecks from the Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC- Dutch East Indie Company) along the West Australian Coast adds another level to the story. The drama of the Batavia is an Read more…

By Dutch Australian Cultural Centre, 3 yearsAugust 24, 2021 ago

Historic Australian Maps

A series of maps from Dutch maritime history.

By Dutch Australian Cultural Centre, 4 years ago