The Bill Laxon Maritime Library
The Bill Laxon Maritime Library has a collection of books, periodicals and photographs available for searching records for shipping arrivals and genealogical research. Visitors can look for maritime ancestors and finding out what specific types of vessels were like, how they were used and who used them.
The Library was named in March 2005 for noted maritime historian and Deputy Chairman of the Museum Trust Board, William Allan (Bill) Laxon MBE (1936-2004).
For more details contact the Information Officer on 09 373 0810.
organisation:
New Zealand National Maritime Museum
cost:
$5.00 to visit the library or if you have paid to visit the galleries of the museum, by donation.
dates:
on Thu, 10:00am - 4:00pm
venue:
Bill Laxon Maritime Museum - NZNMM, Cnr Quay and Hobson Sts, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City
region:
Auckland, New Zealand
Related links
New Zealand Maritime Index
Here, you can search for vessels, organisations, subjects, and people, mentioned in a number of publications currently being indexed by the Museum. The New Zealand Maritime Index has general information about the index, including how to obtain copies of articles from the NZ National Maritime Museum.
A History of the New Zealand Merchant Navy in WW2
Merchant Navy commemorate lost comrades with a plaque in Frank Kitts Park. Check out the history of this extraordinary organisation on NZHistory.net.nz
The New Zealand Maritime Record
MARITIME HISTORIES - SHIP INDEX This section of the Museum's site includes more than 1,500 images, and information.
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