TIMELINE OF EVENTS 2000-2009
2000
- 7 August – ST Forceful slipped.
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December – To commemorate the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove, eleven superb, hand-crafted models of the vessels that made up the historic fleet were on display in Gallery 1.
2001
- 21 October – The Goodwill Bridge was opened.
- 21 October – Qld Premier Beattie opened the extension to the QMM display building.
- Sunday 19 November – Anniversary steaming of Forceful and celebrating 75th anniversary of her launching.
- Works begin to restore the Dry Dock Pump House.
2001/2002
- Qld Government funding provides a building extension.
2002
- December – “Marine Artists” exhibition by the Australian Society of Marine Artists.
2003
- May – Work started on restoring the Towmotor tractor on loan from the Queensland Museum.
2005
- Works begin to replace the original Caisson with concrete wall.
- A defused USN Mark 14 WW2 torpedo arrives at QMM on permanent loan from the United States Navy.
2006
- 28 March – HMAS Diamantina now floating, removed from the dock.
- 20 May – HMAS Diamantina returned to dock with Lightship CLS2 Carpentaria.
- July – ST Forceful slipped. This was a significant slipping as it was determined then that she would no longer be issued with a registration certificate, so could no longer operate her trips on the river.
- October – Exhibition ”Maritime Masterpieces” by the Australian Society of Marine Artists.
- 21 November – Official opening of the new Dock Wall replacing the Caisson.
2007
- Restored Dry Dock Pump House and Boiler Room opened to the public.
- 30 April – 1606 Replica Dutch sailing ship Duyfken berths at the QMM wharf for an extended stay.
- Penguin facelift including caulking and painting the hull, and construction of a new cradle to hold the vessel.
2008
- July – Exhibition “Brisbane at Sea – Cutter to Container ship” by Don Braben.
2009
- 12 September – 30th QMM Anniversary Celebrations and firing of a Clifton cannon by the Qld Governor, The Honourable Penelope Wensley AC.
- Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund provided $21,547 to the Museum towards the restoration of the Lightship Carpentaria.
- The 17th century replica sailing vessel Duyfken returns to be berthed at the Dry Dock entry.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Turrbal and Jagera people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.