Nelson in Naples Fri 17 Oct 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Presented by Michael Sargeant, Chairman, Nelson Society of Australia Inc. Join Mike Sargeant for an account of the political intrigue, rebellion, counter-revolution, brutal retribution, passion, adultery and general debauchery that surrounded Horatio Nelson, (later Viscount Nelson) during his period in Naples through the closing years of the 18th century. Fresh from his outstanding victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in August 1798, Nelson spent the following two years in Naples, wrecking his marriage and somewhat tarnishing his reputation in the process. Nelson established his base in Naples, and subsequently became entangled both in Neapolitan politics and also with the wife of the British Ambassador to Naples, Emma, Lady Hamilton. The two years that he spent in Naples (between September 1798 and mid-1800) were times of violent social upheaval in Europe, and are generally reckoned to be the two most controversial years of Nelson's short lifetime. Join us for this chapter in the overall story of Nelson’s life that illustrates the enduring legacy and significance of his time in Naples and the devotion to his paramour, Lady Hamilton. COST: $12 per person. Includes light refreshments after the lecture. BOOKINGS: Essential on using the below below or call 1300 134 081. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 15 October. Online Booking Aivazovsky: Gulf of Naples 1845 Image from public domain 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.