Wreck Update: Behind the scenes in Maritime Archaeology (Geraldton) Wed 3 Sep 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm Museum of Geraldton Presented by Adjunct professor Dr Michael (Mack) McCarthy, Curator, Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Museum Part of the WA Museum’s 2014 In the Wild West Lecture Series. Some of Western Australia’s most historically significant maritime sites have had many new and exciting developments happening in the field and behind the scenes. Dutch shipwrecks Batavia, Zeewick, Zuytdorp and Gilt Dragon all have new research unfolding, as does the elusive Aagtkerke. As the WA Museum gears up for the 2016 celebrations of Dirk Hartog’s landing, take an illustrated tour of the latest research activity in the Maritime Archaeology Department with Dr Mack McCarthy. COST: Entry by donation (Maritime and Geraldton); Free entry (Carnarvon) BOOKINGS: Essential on 1300 134 081 or using the link below. An impression of the Zuytdorp ashore Artwork by Stanley Hewitt Getting Here Address Museum of Geraldton 2 Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530, Australia Phone (08) 9431 8393 By Bus The Western Australian Museum — Geraldton is located within walking distance of Chapman Rd bus-stop, which is serviced by the 501 service. Visit the PTA website for timetables. By Car Parking is available onsite. Accessibility Accessibility information about the Western Australian Museum — Geraldton can be found on the Access WA website.