Early Cunard and the Lusitania Fri 18 Sep 2015 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum This talk explores the early history of the famous Cunard Line - from its formation 175 years ago to the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915. Cunard has been a household name in maritime passenger travel for 175 years, but where did it all start? Why did Cunard build Lusitania and how did she differ from her predecessors? Fierce competition and Cunard’s rapid growth led to the company’s decision to build two giant vessels each over 700ft long – Lusitania & Mauretania – the fastest and largest liners of their day. Join us for a Batavia Lecture as maritime historian Chris Frame discusses Cunard’s contribution to the race for British supremacy on the North Atlantic, focusing on Lusitania’s success as a transatlantic ‘greyhound’, a role she later continued during World War I, which ended in tragedy one hundred years ago. Please note: This lecture was originally scheduled for 12 June 2015, and was rescheduled at a late stage due to unforeseen family circumstances for Chris Frame (We are also happy to report that all is now well and good for the Frame family). Cost: $12 per person. Includes light refreshments after the lecture. Bookings: Essential online or call 1300 134 081. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 16 September. Online Booking Image of RMS Lusitania Courtesy Robert Henderson & Doug Cremer Collection Getting Here Address WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia Phone 1300 134 081 By Train The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables. By Bus The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Red stop 1. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details. By Car Paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road. By Ferry Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.