VMM Outside Learning Guide

Ahoy there and welcome. We’re glad you’re exploring the outdoor displays at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. There’s lots to discover here, and these questions will help you get more out of your visit. To learn the answer to any of the questions select the + symbol in the answer box.

Question 1

On the front lawn of the VMM lies a huge sandstone column. What is the name of the ship that sunk while carrying the column in 1872?

Question 2

Where was the sandstone column made?

Question 3

Can you find the large boiler from the steamship Beaver outside of the VMM? The Beaver was the first wooden paddle steamship on the Pacific Northwest coast. What year did the Beaver arrive?

Question 4

The Beaver was shipwrecked in 1888.  Where did the ship sink?

Question 5

The submarine Ben Franklin housed seven men on her famous “Gulf Stream Drift Mission.” Name the three countries where these men were from.

Question 6

Did you know that NASA was involved in the Ben Franklin’s mission? What was NASA studying?

Question 7

Head down to Heritage Harbour and find the RCMP Patrol Vessel Nadon. The Nadon famously recreated the voyage of a historic Canadian ship. Which ship was it?

Question 8

While you’re at Heritage Harbour, can you find and name three other historic wooden boats?

Question 9

While down at Heritage Harbour, can you find our little library and tell us its name?

Question 10

There are several anchors scattered around the outside of the VMM. How many can you find?