From cockpit to crypt: The story of Nelson’s funeral - Maritime Fri 21 Sep 2012 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Michael Sargeant Chairman, Nelson Society of Australia Presented in association with the Nelson Society of Australia Inc. Nelson’s funeral took place on 9 January 1806, two and a half months after he was killed at Trafalgar, but the intervening period was just as eventful and at times, as controversial, as his short life had been. After Nelsons death and the conclusion of battle, HMS Victory made slow and tortuous progress from Trafalgar to The Nore, carrying Nelson’s preserved body towards his homeland in a voyage beset by terrible weather. Join Michael Sargeant as he reveals the story of political infighting, petty jealousies and rank opportunism that prevailed behind the scenes as the Britishgovernment prepared one of the most splendid state funerals that London had ever seen. Cost: $12 per person. Includes refreshments after the lecture Bookings: Essential on 9431 8455. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 19 September Lord Nelson at the top of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, England 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.