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This is going to be SO INTERESTING..... Shipwrecks and Ancient Citadels of Central Vietnam.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME….
You do not need to be a MAAWA member to attend.
Plus its FREE!
Hear our President and World Renowned Archaeologist Ian McCann, he's our April's Guest Speaker.
* Cargo of Ceramics from China, which get this, had TARIFFS on them!
* Other precious metals were also on these wrecks, including GOLD!
Right now there is a major conflict in Vietnam, between Treasure Hunters, Developers and Historical Archologists.
Listen to Ian share why...
Here's a hint.... its to SAVE the treasures of the DEEP from being lost forever.
PLUS there is SO MUCH MORE to his talk...
You'll be entertained, educated and fascinated.
Did you know the OLDEST Wreck in the region is the Chau Tan, it sank around the middle of the 9th century...
The photo attached to this event invite is wood from the hull!
Find out more here...
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Location-of-the-Chau-Tan-shipwreck-Map-constructed-based-on-CraftMAP_fig1_329907501
OR/AND
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Hull-planks-of-the-Chau-Tan-ship-Photo-by-the-author_fig2_299439307
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Ian McCann is a freelance archeologist, who is world renowned and well respected!.
His main focus is maritime and terrestrial archaeology in Vietnam.
Ongoing projects include investigating the maritime landscape of Quang Ngai in central Vietnam and a prehistoric burial site on Quan lan island in Northern Vietnam.
Tuesday 15th April
6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.
In the Rottnest Island Authority Walyalup Office,
1 Mews Rd, Fremantle.
Free parking is available at Reception and along Mews Rd.
Come and listen to hear MORE…. We’re so EXCITED by this event.
Please RSVP by hit GOING or INTERESTED on this event page, THANK YOU!
ABOUT MAAWA
Created in 1974, MAAWA (the Maritime Archaeological Association of Western Australia) is primarily an archaeological association with members having the opportunity to dive on shipwrecks, and also to participate in research and management of maritime archaeological heritage sites around the coast of Western Australia.
Read more about us here....
https://www.maawa.net
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1 Mews Rd, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia, 1 Mews Rd, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia,Perth, Western Australia, Fremantle
