VOC ship Zuytdorp (1712–2012): The story of three hundred year old ship remains - Maritime Fri 26 Oct 2012 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Wendy van Duivenvoorde Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology, Flinders University A recent study of the Zuytdorp shipwreck remains has revealed interesting and important information on both the appearance and construction of the ship itself. This evidence offers to broaden our understanding on Dutch shipbuilding practices on the Zeeland shipyard in the 17th and 18th century. The Dutch East India Company ship Zuytdorp (1712) wrecked at the base of the steep cliffs, situated north of the mouth of the Murchison River and the modern-day town of Kalbarri in Western Australia. The dynamic and fierce surf zone surrounding the shipwreck site provided a challenging environment for the ship’s preservation over time. A limited amount of surviving material from the ship is available, with negligible remains of the ship’s hull found, yet useful insights have been gained from remains of an extraordinary example of a caryatid herm from the ship’s stern, and fragments of its masts and spars. Join Wendy as she discusses new historical perspectives from three hundred year old ship remains. Cost: $12 per person. Includes refreshments after the lecture Bookings: Essential on 9431 8455. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 24 October Working on a statue of the Zuytdorp Photo by Pat Baker 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.