Finch Family Private Maritime Museum - Kyogle
Direct Phone Number : (02) 6632 1679
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The Finch Family Private Maritime Museum is the only 'Bush Town' museum of it's kind in Australia, situated in Kyogle, New South Wales. This Maritime Museum is open daily on request.
The sea history of the Finch Family dates to 1864 with W.H. Finch from London, shipping out as a carpenter. The family's maritime tradition currently spans five generations of service in Naval and Merchant ships. Memorabilia includes such items as complete Radio Room equipment, Radars, propellers, ship's wheels, bells, fire fighting and other equipment, a full size ships mast and various international uniforms. All items on display have been collected by the Finch Family through their years of involvement in the Naval and Merchant ship industry.