On the night of January 5, 1975, the bulk carrier Lake Illawarra collided with the Tasman Bridge, causing a section of the structure to collapse into the Derwent River. The disaster claimed twelve lives, including seven crew members from the ship and five motorists whose vehicles plunged into the waters below. The event left Hobart geographically split, and deeply impacted its community.

This small exhibition honors the lives lost, the families impacted, and the enduring spirit of a city that rebuilt against the odds.

Drop by and take a look at a collection of models and other historic artefacts from Lake Illawarra in our exhibition remembering the 1975 incident.