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Rex has had a lifelong interest in ships and the Port of Hobart, particularly in photographing them, which led to publication of the book “Ships of Hobart Harbour” in 2014.
This interest also prompted him to seek employment as a Customs Officer, working on the busy Hobart waterfront during the fruit export seasons in the late 1960s.
Joining the Maritime Museum of Tasmania in 1985, he has served as Secretary, President and committee member and has been granted Life Membership. His current involvement is as a tour guide and as a regular contributor of articles and photos to its quarterly journal Maritime Times.

FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS –MARITIME MUSEUM TASMANIA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS.
Rex's presentation will provide an overview of the Museum’s foundation, its opening at St. George’s Church in 1974 and continual development, particularly since relocation to the Carnegie Building, Argyle St. in 2000. From a yachting perspective, the Museum proudly counts the early Sydney-Hobart race winner WESTWARD, built by Jock Muir in 1947, as the largest item in its collection –maintained as a working vessel, with greatly appreciated assistance from the RYCT.