Peter Cundall

Peter Cundall

Meet Peter Cundall Peter is an amazing guy. He is our Chief Historian and a Director of Major Projects Foundation. Peter, until recent retirement, worked in the maritime industry at Svitzer Australia, the main towage operator in Australia.  Peter’s real passion is...
Newsletter – March 2020

Newsletter – March 2020

Welcome to the first issue of Major Projects Foundation’s new e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this new way to stay informed on Major Projects Foundation’s news.  RESEARCH DIRECTOR’S PRESENTATION  A talk at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club by Matt...
The Ticking Time-Bomb of WWII-era Shipwrecks

The Ticking Time-Bomb of WWII-era Shipwrecks

The Major Projects Foundation is working against the clock to research and prevent world war II shipwrecks from leaking oil into fragile marine ecosystems. Determining which shipwrecks pose the greatest risk to the oceans—and getting to them before they leak—is a...