Support The Steve

Saved from scrap once. Keep her sailing.

In 2019 she was up for sale as scrap. Ship4Good and its volunteers brought her back. Your gift keeps the last ship of the fleet afloat, open to the public and working for the ocean.

Give $30 a month

Secure payment. Cancel any time. Ship4Good Inc is an ACNC-registered charity. [Add 'tax-deductible' only once DGR status is granted.]

Current campaign

Port Phillip Bay research voyage 2027

Year one of a five-year science pilot: The Steve at anchor off Altona and Seaholme, helping researchers study seaweed biomass and what it could become.

[$ RAISED]of [$ GOAL]

[000] supporters · [00] days to go

Fund the voyage

Membership

Become official crew.

Members keep the ship running year-round, and get to feel like part of her story.

Deckhand

[$]/ month
  • Crew badge and member card
  • Members-only newsletter
  • Early access to tickets
Join as Deckhand
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Bosun

[$]/ month
  • Everything in Deckhand
  • Free entry to Sunday Sessions
  • Your name on the crew wall aboard
Join as Bosun

Captain

[$]/ month
  • Everything in Bosun
  • Annual members' night on the bridge
  • Two guest passes a year
Join as Captain

Sponsor part of the ship

Put your name on history.

A great gift, memorial or team pledge. Every sponsorship comes with a name plate aboard.

Volunteer

Guide tours, help at events or lend trade skills aboard.

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Shop

Caps, music and merch. Every sale helps the ship.

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Workplace giving

Bring your team aboard and give together.

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