Inger Sheil
@oceanicing.bsky.social
Assistant Curator Australian National Maritime Museum, loves lighthouses and ocean liners, vintage and antique clothing collector, historian, 1920s aesthetic, literature and art lover, silent film watcher and chihuahua attendant
My sister is an archaeologist. The biggest fan of her profession is her cat - apparently post-excavation boots are ambrosia for felines #archaeology #justcatthings
March 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
My sister is an archaeologist. The biggest fan of her profession is her cat - apparently post-excavation boots are ambrosia for felines #archaeology #justcatthings
#typicalhistorian just hanging out on the harbour.
March 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#typicalhistorian just hanging out on the harbour.
Lights of Sydney Harbour as photographed on a recent day messing about in boats #sydneyharbour #pilelights
March 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Lights of Sydney Harbour as photographed on a recent day messing about in boats #sydneyharbour #pilelights
My final day out at Cockatoo Island and, as a fine sight for a Summer morning, the Queen Elizabeth is alongside the Overseas Passenger Terminal
February 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My final day out at Cockatoo Island and, as a fine sight for a Summer morning, the Queen Elizabeth is alongside the Overseas Passenger Terminal
The 1891 Morts Dock Steam Crane at Cockatoo Island. Built at Morts Dock in Balmain, it operated at the Fitzroy Dock on the island. Relatively small in size, it could lift 10 tons. This reciprocating twin cylinder steam engine crane was restored to working order by the SHFT volunteers. #navalhistory
January 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The 1891 Morts Dock Steam Crane at Cockatoo Island. Built at Morts Dock in Balmain, it operated at the Fitzroy Dock on the island. Relatively small in size, it could lift 10 tons. This reciprocating twin cylinder steam engine crane was restored to working order by the SHFT volunteers. #navalhistory
Today at the Overseas Passenger Terminal - Carnival Splendor
January 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today at the Overseas Passenger Terminal - Carnival Splendor
Always interesting to sea what’s at the Overseas Passenger Terminal during the morning commute…today it’s Ovation of the Seas.
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Always interesting to sea what’s at the Overseas Passenger Terminal during the morning commute…today it’s Ovation of the Seas.
I’m working out at Cockatoo Island with our colleagues at the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust for a few weeks. I’ve mostly engaged with those years when shipbuilding occupied the whole island, but yesterday had the opportunity to explore some of its earlier convict history.
January 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’m working out at Cockatoo Island with our colleagues at the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust for a few weeks. I’ve mostly engaged with those years when shipbuilding occupied the whole island, but yesterday had the opportunity to explore some of its earlier convict history.
Huge storms swept through Sydney on Wednesday evening and we lost power. Maddie is terrified of them but Bertie? Bertie wants to FIGHT the thunder and lightning #justchihuahuathings #chihuahua #sydneystorms
January 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Huge storms swept through Sydney on Wednesday evening and we lost power. Maddie is terrified of them but Bertie? Bertie wants to FIGHT the thunder and lightning #justchihuahuathings #chihuahua #sydneystorms
Our latest visit to the closed off sections of HMAS Vampire took us to the gyro compass room - which I suspect is one of our naval curator’s favourite parts of the vessel to visit when he gives behind the scenes tours #navalhistory
January 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our latest visit to the closed off sections of HMAS Vampire took us to the gyro compass room - which I suspect is one of our naval curator’s favourite parts of the vessel to visit when he gives behind the scenes tours #navalhistory
It’s a good day in the Vaughan Evans Library when Appa the therapy dog comes to visit #goldenretriever
January 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It’s a good day in the Vaughan Evans Library when Appa the therapy dog comes to visit #goldenretriever
Alongside the Halvorsen you can see the Walter Reeks designed schooner Boomerang and SY Ena
January 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Alongside the Halvorsen you can see the Walter Reeks designed schooner Boomerang and SY Ena
A good day for lovers of classic boats as a flotilla of Halvorsen vessels ties up on the Heritage Pontoon @seamuseum.bsky.social to celebrate 100 years since Lara Halvorsen arrived in Australia #halvorsen
January 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
A good day for lovers of classic boats as a flotilla of Halvorsen vessels ties up on the Heritage Pontoon @seamuseum.bsky.social to celebrate 100 years since Lara Halvorsen arrived in Australia #halvorsen
Views south to Sydney last night (with the 9.00 pm NYE fireworks in the distance).
December 31, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Views south to Sydney last night (with the 9.00 pm NYE fireworks in the distance).
A beautiful day of swimming and body surfing on Sydney Beaches. Bracing for 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 9:44 AM
A beautiful day of swimming and body surfing on Sydney Beaches. Bracing for 2025.
The latest issue of ‘Signals’ is out with my article about the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse. #lighthouses
December 30, 2024 at 8:29 AM
The latest issue of ‘Signals’ is out with my article about the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse. #lighthouses
Jasper invited us to his Christmas neighbourhood party - the whole street turned out, and he played the perfect host #goldenretriever
December 23, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Jasper invited us to his Christmas neighbourhood party - the whole street turned out, and he played the perfect host #goldenretriever
Went below decks on HMAS Vampire with our navy curator today into the areas not open to the public…it’s a time capsule
December 20, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Went below decks on HMAS Vampire with our navy curator today into the areas not open to the public…it’s a time capsule
The southerly buster broke the heatwave of the past few days, and these guys are back to cuddling up together in the mornings #chihuahua
December 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM
The southerly buster broke the heatwave of the past few days, and these guys are back to cuddling up together in the mornings #chihuahua
Velvet dress with bead embroidered trim, 1920s #fashionhistory #1920sfashion
December 17, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Velvet dress with bead embroidered trim, 1920s #fashionhistory #1920sfashion
Peach coloured cotton dress with clear bugle beads and a flowering vine motif in gold beads. French, 1920s #1920sfashion #fashionhistory
December 12, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Peach coloured cotton dress with clear bugle beads and a flowering vine motif in gold beads. French, 1920s #1920sfashion #fashionhistory
Perfect day for a sail on the harbour!
December 8, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Perfect day for a sail on the harbour!
We ran tours of the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse this evening at the launch of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s summer program. Spectacular views of the bark Endeavour replica and across to James Craig #tallships #maritimehistory #seamuseum
December 4, 2024 at 11:06 AM
We ran tours of the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse this evening at the launch of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s summer program. Spectacular views of the bark Endeavour replica and across to James Craig #tallships #maritimehistory #seamuseum
Getting up close and personal with a 3rd Order Fresnel lens
December 4, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Getting up close and personal with a 3rd Order Fresnel lens