Penguin

Working on the Penguin from TAW on Vimeo. Andrew Massey, a Penguin volunteer talks about his work on helping to restore the Penguin Lugger. More info: vimeo.com/862984287

Torres Straits Pearling from TAW on Vimeo. Hear what John Hockings recalls of the pearling industry and what it was like when growing up. More info: vimeo.com/842602534

Penguin Volunteers from TAW on Vimeo. See what it's like being a volunteer to restore the Lugger ship called "Penguin". The volunteers are helping to preserve a hand-built ship plus it is fun to work on her. We’d love for you to volunteer and join a community of dedicated Penguinos. More info: vimeo.com/852553873

Pearling History from TAW on Vimeo. Watch what Chris Dorrough, a Maritime Museum volunteer and historian says about the history of the Pearling Luggers. He also addresses why it is important to save the Penguin, one of the last Luggers from Torre Strait left in existence. More info: vimeo.com/837300132/

Listen to this wonderful and very informative interview with some of the Queensland Maritime Museum volunteers restoring the Pearling Lugger Penguin at QMM. The interview is conducted by Dr Sam Willis from the The Society for Nautical Research in the United Kingdom, as part of their recent Maritime Australia series of podcasts. More info: snr.org.uk/the-mariners-mirror-podcast/the-pearling-lugger-penguin-maritime-australia-7