Discover the secrets of the Amazon wreck in 3D and experience the thrill of its September 2024 reveal—an adventure waiting to be uncovered!...
Read MoreAmazon shipwreck floats again! Read more about the September 2024 refloat. 1st September 2024 from this ...
Read MoreDiscover how the Bass Coast Shire Council Quick Response Grant 2024 is making a difference! This initiative has empowered a member to enhance the Amazon 1863 Project Inc. website through a short course....
Read MoreDiscover the opportunity to support your community at the Can and Bottle 'RETURN IT' initiative in Wonthaggi! Amazon 1863 Project Inc. is excited to partner with Return It Wonthaggi to accept your generous donations....
Read MoreThis contemporary building will deliver a strong focal point for the Inverloch Community This early stage architect's concept was developed following consultations with each potential stakeholder and the magnificent space will have provision for the Amazon story....
Read MoreFour Masted Barque rounding Cape Horn 1928 - Captain Irving Johnson This incredible voyage in 1928 gives us an inkling of what the Amazon crew may have experienced, remembering that this voyage was undertaken 73 years after the Amazon was built....
Read MoreWhat a wonderful way to finish off the year with the ‘Deadwood Unveiling’ finally taking place on the 158th anniversary of the grounding of the Amazon on the Inverloch Surf Beach. The Deadwood is 3.3 metres (11 ft) tall and is quite an imposing relic. It is fixed using the original brass pins (nails) so that there is no attachment to the wood. Most of these brass pins would have been 1.2 metres (4 Ft) in length but have broken off over time. ...
Read Morertefact returns to Inverloch – The big unveiling We have had to postpone the artefact Unveiling at the Hub yet again due to Covid restrictions. We had booked August 27th, but with Melbourne still in lockdown and our Conservator, Heritage Victoria & Victoria State Living Heritage Program officials unable to travel, we now have a new date. Unveiling at 6 pm, drinks, nibbles, raffles… Join us Members receive a Doubloon in exchange for a glass of ...
Read MoreJoin us for drinks, nibbles & the official unveiling of the recently preserved Amazon artefact known as 'The Deadwood'. Come & support the Amazon 1863 Project. Unveiling at 6 pm, drinks, nibbles, raffles… Join us Members receive a Doubloon in exchange for a glass of “Dirty 3 Wine” Bring some $$$ & join in the excitement! Where: Inverloch Community Hub in A’Beckett St. When: Wednesday 15th December at 6pm (was Friday 1st Oct). RSVP: By email to Secretary@Amazon1863.org.au or call 0423 682 580 ...
Read More