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Journeys & exploration

The Library has the records of the Project Endeavour, the historically significant collection of material compiled by Curtin University in relation to the triple circumnavigation of the world by Jon Sanders.

The printed collections include explorer journals, maps and other historical material.

Triple Solo Sailor blog

Triple Solo Sailor blog

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Jon Sanders’ triple circumnavigation of the world, the Library recreated the journey using the original logbooks, photos and film from the Project Endeavour Collection.

Exploration and maritime journeys

Exploration and maritime journeys

The Library has early editions, rare books and fascimiles about the mapping and exploration of Australia, including journals of the voyages of James Cook and John Hunter.

The books and journals are catalogued individually. The oldest are held with other rare books in the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library.