# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the book launch of 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' by Professor John Burgess at Maritime Museum Tasmania on Friday May 29.About this EventMaritime Museum Tasmania proudly presents an evening with Professor John Burgess, curator, editor and author, where he'll talk about about the life of his father, Captain RJ (Dick) Burgess, and his insights into the history of Bass Strait seafaring and island life from the 19th to the mid-twentieth century.John Burgess’s Reflections on a Timeless Sea brings together the history of generations of Burgess seafarers and their ships. Dick Burgess’s account of training as a Master Mariner, and his long career working Bass Strait and visiting island communities aboard the Julie Burgess, charts a distinctly Tasmanian saga. Paired with the diaries and artwork of his wife, artist Deda Burgess, these reflections weave a tapestry of memory and maritime tradition, capturing the lives of families shaped by weather, tide, and the shared experience of those who sailed and settled the strait and its islands in the 19th and early 20th centuries.The evening will open with refreshments and an opportunity to browse and purchase copies of the book. Official proceedings will begin with a short reading, followed by introductory remarks from the author.The launch will include an address by Jo Cameron on behalf of Aunty Patsy Cameron. Dr Dan Norton will speak to the character of Captain Burgess, followed by reflections from Museum President Chris Tassell on Dick’s contribution to maritime history and the significance of the book.The formal programme will close with a final reading, after which guests are welcome to continue mingling and purchase copies of Reflections on a Timeless Sea.“I hope the reflections shared in these stories will speak to anyone drawn to the sea — the casual reader in search of a good yarn, and the historian seeking first-hand insight into the now lost rhythms of seafaring and island life in Bass Strait.” — Captain RJ Burgess https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/25e22e80-3d64-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w1018-h740-dc4c4642-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/reflections-on-a-timeless-sea-book-launch-professor-john-burgess/100001987802355355 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 10, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hobart - **state**: TS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Maritime Museum of Tasmania - **lat**: -42.882598 - **long**: 147.3316361 - **full address**: Maritime Museum of Tasmania, 16 Argyle Street, Hobart, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4c40f13e37659d8988f1d855635ab9aeea7eacdf40efe721fc24c69f153b36c1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc767a77-gmir.jpg?v=1776763584 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess being held? - **A:** 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Maritime Museum of Tasmania, 16 Argyle Street, Hobart, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess? - **A:** Ticket prices for 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess range from AUD 8 to AUD 10 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionAUD 10AvailableMaritime Museum MembersAUD 8Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess? - **A:** 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess is organized by Maritime Museum Tasmania. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'Reflections on a Timeless Sea' book launch: Professor John Burgess is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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