Stuck in the Antarctic: The Akademik Shokalskiy Experience 2013/14 Fri 25 Jul 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Dr Ian Godfrey, Conservation Scientist, WA Museum Associate 6.00pm, Friday 25 July 2014 NWS Theatre, WA Maritime Museum Join Dr Ian Godfrey as he relates the story of how a supposed four week trip to work on conservation projects at Mawson's Huts became a seven week adventure when the expedition ship, the Akademik Shokalskiy, became stuck in the ice just off the Antarctic coast. Dr Godfrey travelled to Commonwealth Bay on the Akademik Shokalskiy as a member of the 2013 ‘Spirit of Mawson’ expedition. He then undertook a 75 kilometre journey to Mawson’s Huts over the sea ice in a small eight wheeled Argo vehicle, where he and a heritage carpenter completed vital conservation and maintenance work at the Mawson's Huts site. This illustrated presentation will describe all aspects of the recent trip that ballooned to seven weeks: including the novel journey to Mawson’s Huts; the work undertaken at that site; and the subsequent chain of events that led to the ship becoming trapped in the pack ice, an international rescue operation being mounted and the eventual evacuation of passengers by Chinese helicopter and the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis. Cost: $12 per person. Includes light refreshments after the lecture Bookings: Essential on 1300 134 081 or using the link below. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 23 July Online Booking Penguins Photo courtesy Ian Godfrey 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.