Eden Killer Whale Musuem

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History

The Eden Killer Whale Museum features displays on early whaling activities in the Twofold Bay/Eden area. From the shore-based whaling sites of Boydtown, the museum features the involvement of local killer whales in herding whales, displaying the skeleton of "Old Tom" (1831). The maritime history of the NSW South Coast is displayed together with the areas Aboriginal past, and the development of the fishing industry. This museum is located at 182 Imlay Street, Eden NSW 2551.

Website: http://killerwhalemuseum.com.au/

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-37.0685

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Datum	Latitude	Longitude	Zone	Easting	Northing
AGD66	-37.06850519043040	149.90800000000000	55	758541.64438150800000	5893557.09035812000000
AGD84	-37.06850519043040	149.90800000000000	55	758541.64438150800000	5893557.09035812000000
GDA94	-37.06850003813470	149.90800000000000	55	758540.72194651600000	5893571.93000432000000
WGS84	-37.06850003722700	149.90800000000000	55	758540.72194805700000	5893571.92999570000000

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Maritime heritage