William Dampier: Australia's first natural historian Fri 6 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 Alex George AM Botanist and author 6.00pm, 6 March 2015 NWS Theatre, WA Maritime Museum Over half a century before Banks' and Cook's voyage to New South Wales, the famous privateer and hydrographer William Dampier voyaged to New Holland collecting and described flora and fauna, thereby becoming Australia's first natural historian. In preparation for his seminal book on William Dampier, well-known Western Australian botanist Alex George travelled in Dampier's famous footprints. The aim was to search for and gather a plant collection that mirrors the specimens collected by Dampier in 1699 (which are now housed in an Oxford Herbarium). Come and explore the insights revealed by Alex George's collection as he reflects on the significance of Dampier’s early collecting. Cost: Free event Bookings essential using the link below or call 1300 134 081 Online Booking Dampier pea Image courtesy of Alex George 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.