‘Diving into Archaeology’ with the Heritage Branch - BOOKED OUT

As part of National Archaeology Week (NAW), Diving into Archaeology, will be an entertaining evening designed to help you ‘dive into archaeology’ and explore the shipwrecked depths of human history.

Hosted by the Heritage Branch, Maritime Archaeologist Sarah Ward will MC the evening and introduce feature talks by:

- Wayne Johnson, Archaeologist for the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, who will present ‘200 years and Counting: The Maritime and Industrial Heritage of Darling Harbour.’

- Max Gleeson, renowned Author and Deep Wreck Diver, who will talk about some of the state's greatest shipwreck stories, and show some not to be missed ‘highlight’ footage of rarely visited wreck sites.

- Kieran Hosty, Curator Maritime Archaeology at the Australian National Maritime Museum, who will talk about his latest expedition to Wreck Reef in search of the Porpoise and the Cato.

- Tim Smith, Deputy Director, Heritage Branch, NSW Department of Planning, who will talk about wartime wrecks, midget submarines, planes and dumps: the underwater legacy of the great wars in NSW.

For more information about Shipwrecks and Maritime Heritage in NSW, visit:
http://maritime.heritage.nsw.gov.au/public/welcome.cfm

THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT. THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

State: NSW

Where: Heritage Branch, NSW Dept Planning, 3 Marist Place, Parramatta NSW 2150

When: Wednesday 19 May 2010, 6.00pm – 8:30pm

Cost: FREE. Drinks & Nibbles included

Contact: Bookings are essential. Please contact Sarah Ward, Heritage Branch NSW Dept Planning on 02 9873 8533 or via email: sarah.ward@planning.nsw.gov.au