National Science Week at the WA Museum – Shipwreck Galleries Meet the Maritime Archaeologists Sat 20 Aug 2016 1:30pm – 3:45pm WA Shipwrecks Museum Cost: Free Bookings: Not required Enquiries: 1300 134 081 Come along to the WA Museum - Shipwreck Galleries on Saturday 20 August and meet some of our experts in the field of maritime archaeology and photography. Patrick Baker, WA Museum Photographer Patrick Baker is a world renowned specialist in maritime archaeology photography and will lead a tour of the Batavia Gallery, describing his experiences, equipment, and the photographic techniques he has used in recording the Batavia shipwreck below and above water. Time: 1.30-2.15pm Corioli Souter, Curator, Maritime Archaeology and New Museum Project Join Corioli Souter for a fascinating talk. Jahangir’s silver and trade in the Indian Ocean: The story of the Batavia’s cargo of silver intended for sale to the Moghul emperor in India Time: 2.30-3.00pm Dr Michael McCarthy, Curator, Maritime Archaeology Meet maritime archaeologist Dr Michael (Mack) McCarthy as he shares the remarkable story of the SS Xantho. Arguably the Western Australian Museum's greatest conservation feat and its most significant steamship wreck: an engine underwater for over 100 years that can still be turned over takes us to not only our greatest colonial entrepreneurs and feminist relatives, but also to 3D recording and printing! Time: 3.00-3.45pm National Science Week runs from 13 – 21 August 2016 Patrick Baker diving at Bussellton Jetty WA Museum