See also:Geelong's early story is of the sea, with passenger arrivals and departures, or trade, scientific and naval activities. Geelong's maritime past sails into view in the renovated stables of the historic Osborne House mansion, overlooking Corio Bay.
Displays include typical luggage of an early passenger, scaled models of ships that either visited Geelong or called the port home, and relics of the trade and navigation. There is a photograph of the navy's first class of thirteen-year-old boys, which produced three Admirals and many heroes in the Royal Australian navy. Wonder at an early 'fold out' canoe used for secret missions during WWII. Or imagine diving in the turn-of-the-20
th century gear, or working the apparatus that pumped pure oxygen to the diver below.
Stroll about at your leisure or take advantage of the 'encyclopaedic' volunteers who also have their own fascinating memories of the area.
