Fri 20 Mar 2015

6:00pm – 7:00pm

WA Maritime Museum

Part of the Dampier 2015 Public Lectures
Supported by WA Museum Foundation
Marking 300 years since the death of William Dampier

R.T. Sexton
Maritime historian
6.00pm, 20 March 2015
NWS Theatre, WA Maritime Museum

Presented in association with the Australian Association for Maritime History (AAMH)

After comparing the details of many similar Fire Ships and Naval 5th Rates against the newly found  contract for building Their Majesties' Ship Roebuck noted maritime author, historian and civil engineer Bob Sexton has produced the definitive plans of Dampier’s ill-fated vessel.

Join us for a Batavia Lecture presentation in which Bob will discuss the qualities of one of the most famous exploration ships in the world. This will be illuminated with reference to a magnificent model by Clive Gordon that will allow us to visualise Dampier's renowned ship for the first time. Bob will also discuss other renowned exploration vessels including Uranie and Casuarina, Recherche and L’Esperance,  Geographe and Naturaliste, Mermaid, Bathurst and Investigator.

Cost: $12 per person. Includes light refreshments after the lecture.
Bookings essential using the link below or call 1300 134 081.
Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 18 March.

Online Booking

Postage stamp showing the Wreck of the Roebuck

Wreck of the Roebuck

Public domain image of a stamp

Getting Here

Address

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.