This group is for those interested in the maritime history of Australia and New Zealand. It covers ships and boats, both commercial and pleasure. Topics might include individual vessels, voyages, builders, designers, wrecks, marine engines, photographs, paintings, artefacts, models.

Photo: The former Colonial warship Cerberus taken by John Toogood. Lying at Black Rock in Port Phillip Bay. The Friends of The Cerberus is seeking to preserve the remains of this vessel for future generations. But 2012 has seen a scaling down of official support for the project. To find out what is happening or to have a say go to the website: http://www.cerberus.com.au