From English drop out to published author
How it all started
Well known author Gerry Wright’s love of ships began with a book on New Zealand Shipwrecks.Read More
News
This section contains the latest news from the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum.
Up Close with Michael Wynd – Navy Museum Researcher
What attracted you to work at the Navy Museum?
When I applied in 2007 I had just completed a Masters in Military History so I thought that my skills were complementary to the Museum. I remember going for the interview, and being called back an hour later and asked how soon I could start. I spent the first three months working at the Museum and finishing off my role as Student President at Massey Albany.
Model Ship Builder Extraordinaire: Graham Beeson
A visit to the home of Graham and Fay Beeson is a visual feast for the eyes. Graham is a model ship builder of some repute, having built around 25 models over the last 60 years.
Five of Graham’s model Navy ships are on display at the Navy Museum, with the remainder on show at his home on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, North of Auckland. Graham’s wife Fay is extremely supportive of her husband’s passion but leaves it up to him to do the ‘dusting’ of his collection of models.Read More
