Historical Information
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village provides visitors and researchers with a variety of different ways to source information relating to the history of Warrnambool, the Great Ocean Road, and of course relating to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Villlage and the maritime history of the rugged Shipwreck Coast.
Flagstaff Hill Mechanics Institute Open 7 Day Per Week
This new service is staffed by volunteers from the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and Warrnambool Family History Group. It provides expertise on a range of local historical and families heritage queries. Located in the village area the service provides:
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Access to wide range of local historical documents and images (small charge may apply)
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Access to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Library;
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Further Contact details for other local and regional history groups
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Access to images owned by Flagstaff Hill
Information Sheets for Flagstaff Hill
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has approximately 50 information sheets on a wide range of topics. These are currently not available for download from this website, however Flagstaff Hill do have them stored electronically and are happy to provide these via email, or post.
Topics include vessles, local information, specific items (eg Loch Ard Peacock), famous survivors, and buildings in the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.
To request information, please complete email us by clicking here.
If we are not able to assist, we will advise who is the best person or organisation to help with your enquiry.
Guns and Cannons along Victoria's South West Coast
The City of Warrnambool and the Shires of Moyne and Glenelg are proud custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of hertiage significance at a state, national and international level.
A guide has been developed to provide the location of these heritage artillery pieces , along with relevant information which focuses on Guns and Cannons located at Port Fairy, Portland and Warrnambool.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is the location of the "Flagstaff Hill Battery" which was established in the late 1880's, this area can be viewed daily as part of the admission to Martime Village. Along with the Flagstaff Hill Battery, the Maritime Village also has several small guns retrieved from local shipwrecks on display.
For more information download a copy of Guns and Cannons along Victoria's South West Coast
Organisations to Contact
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Gift Shop : Has a wide variety of books in stock relating to Shipwrecks and the region. Ph 03 5559 4600 or email flagstaffhill@warrnambool .vic.gov.au, and attention to the Gift Shop Manager.
Warrnambool Family History Group (Genealogical Group) : Contact Ray Welsford on 0409 023 854
Warrnambool & District Historical Society : Are contactable through email, mail, phone and their website. History House is located in Gillies Street, and is open Monday and Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm. Closed public holidays. Ph 03 5561 0099. Email : info@warrnamboolhistory.org.au. Website : www.warrnamboolhistory.org.au Postal : PO Box 731, Warrnambool, VIC 3280.
Friends of the Warrnambool Botanical Gardens : visit http://www.warrnambool.nu/botanicgardens/ or by post at PO Box 1190, Warrnambool, VIC, 3280
Warrnambool Cemetary Trust : 03 5562 2372
Warrnambool Library : 03 5559 4990, Liebig Street, Warrnambool.