The Australian Association for Maritime History was formed in May 1978. Its main aim is to promote the study, publication and general appreciation of maritime history. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in maritime history. The AAMH is run by an Executive Council that has officers from all States and Territories. It is currently based in Perth.
All members receive copies of The Great Circle , which is published twice a year.
It attracts articles from both within Australia and overseas, and has established a high scholarly reputation. The Editor is Dr Graydon Henning, of the Department of Economic History, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W. 2351. Members also receive a quarterly Newsletter, which contains material of a more general nature and provides news, announcements and notes on all aspects of maritime history. A regular feature is the Questions and Answers Section where members draw on the expertise of the readership to obtain answers to queries about vessels etc. The membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.