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Reviewed 6 April 2017 via mobile

I've taken senior history students through here twice now. There a a small museum and then the ability to walk in and around the Edwin Fox herself. Built in 1854 it is one the the oldest serving wooden ships around. It's not in perfect shape but It gives a great impression of what sailing the high seas would have been like 150years ago +. Great for a rainy day activity

Date of experience: April 2017
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Reviewed 3 April 2017 via mobile

It is fascinating and awe inspiring what can happen to even a well built wooden sailing ship if nature is left to its own devices. The ship has substantially decayed prior to its final rescue in the 1990s but still feels awe-inspiring as you can walk all around it both in and beneath the hull and see all of the construction layers laid bare due to the ravages of time. Well worth a visit; the video in the attached house also shows you just what a varied life this vessel had.

Date of experience: April 2017
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Reviewed 30 March 2017

Always more to see and find out. A fascinating look at the way things were and the history of not only an amazing vessel but the part it played in the history of New Zealand and Australia. There are wonderful examples of the conditions experienced by convicts, steerage and cabin class passengers. The introductory film is informative and the lifelike crew member is so real. (see photo) Volunteers are helpful and informative. If in Picton this is a must see. Wonderful to think that this old workhorse has been rescued before it was lost to us forever.

Date of experience: December 2016
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Kjmemc, Manager at Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2017

Thank for taking the time to review, we are glad you enjoyed it!

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Reviewed 29 March 2017

A story told using modern methods of a sailing ship with an amazing history. Convicts, war, tea, India, Australia, New Zealand, Cuba, China. The list is just too long to get everything in, and it's all done so well. Something for everyone including the kids.
I highly recommend it and will be back given the opportunity.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Kjmemc, Manager at Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2017

Look forward to seeing you again!

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Reviewed 25 March 2017

There is lots to see here, prefaced by a 30 minute introductory film. Especially fascinating are the passenger lists of people who emigrated to NZ or were transported to Australia - look for your surname! The ship itself is just a shell really, but has a certain quiet dignity.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Kjmemc, Manager at Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2017

Great in all weathers but yes we are all undercover so great activity for a wet day especially. thank you for reviewing us.

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