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Portsmouth Historical Naval Dockyard
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LamieRobertson
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Went there in 2014 and thoroughly enjoyed it
LamieRobertson
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Just as a coincidence taking about the Mary Rose on R5
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
One of the best days out in England, too much to do really, you may need two trips to see it all and relatively cheap, about 25 quid for an adult.
You also get tickets for HMS Alliance in Gosport, a harbour boat trip, HMS Warrior, Royal Marine Museum at Southsea, Clarence Yard, as well as the Victory, and the Mary Rose.
I don't know if your ticket is still valid for a return visit within a year, but it was last time I went, 2 years ago
You also get tickets for HMS Alliance in Gosport, a harbour boat trip, HMS Warrior, Royal Marine Museum at Southsea, Clarence Yard, as well as the Victory, and the Mary Rose.
I don't know if your ticket is still valid for a return visit within a year, but it was last time I went, 2 years ago
S'hampton Seagull
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I went 3 months ago for the first time and really enjoyed it (kids will love it too). We found out about MR display when we were there and we will go back in the summer hols to have a look. Th tickets you get are valid for 12 months so you can go again if you want to.
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Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Been a couple of times and really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the submarine museum in Gosport
http://www.submarine-museum.co.uk/
http://www.submarine-museum.co.uk/
Rowdey
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I took my boys aged 9+7 last year, and returned this year FOC.
Last year, we did the Submarine, Warrior and Action Stations. - All very good.
Came back this year for Explosions Museum (The beginning bit about gunpowder times was very good, but towards the middle/end was a bit disappointing TBH, dated, exhibits missing/not working, and no staff to help/guide) onto Victory (wow, excellent, really good on board advisers etc) and lastly a quick spin around Mary Rose mini exhibition.
All in, 9/10 and would like to squeeze in MR before pass runs out.
Last year, we did the Submarine, Warrior and Action Stations. - All very good.
Came back this year for Explosions Museum (The beginning bit about gunpowder times was very good, but towards the middle/end was a bit disappointing TBH, dated, exhibits missing/not working, and no staff to help/guide) onto Victory (wow, excellent, really good on board advisers etc) and lastly a quick spin around Mary Rose mini exhibition.
All in, 9/10 and would like to squeeze in MR before pass runs out.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
The latest exhibition is of the Battle of Jutland which was opened in May by the Princess Royal. The bell from HMS Hood is in there, as it was presented to Hood, by Lady Hood to commemorate Admiral Hood who was at Jutland.
As said, the submarine museum at Gosport, is worth a visit and included in the ticket.
As said, the submarine museum at Gosport, is worth a visit and included in the ticket.
Yes Chef
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Might want to bear in mind that the Americas cup is in Portsmouth later this week, will be RAMMERS
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
If he's a member of the RNA or British Legion, he'll get a reduced price.
- Apr 5, 2014
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Thanks. That I didn't know.
- Apr 5, 2014
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I spoke to him. He's coming hell or high water. If he can survive a stint in the Holy Land he can walk around a dockyard at 85 with accompanying stick.
S'hampton Seagull
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We paid on the day for our family ticket and that is valid for the year. Weirdly it was cheaper to pay for 2 Adults and 2 child under the family ticket than pay for 2 adults and one child (which was all we needed).
Publius Ovidius
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Did they recover HMS Hood's bell? I thought it went down with all hands when a shell from the Bismarck hit the central magazine, and the wreck is a war grave?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
There were three survivors, one being Ted Briggs, whom I knew. The bell was recovered last August as it was discovered to have blown clear of the main wreckage, when it was discovered in 2001. A film was taken & shown to the Hood Association. Ted was one of those who said he would want it recovered because the relatives had no grave or headstone to visit. The Association took a vote on it, because it was shown to be recoverable without disturbing any remains. We applied to the MOD for permission, which was granted. Three years ago the first attempt was made but weather made it impossible to carry out.
The Museum people responsible for treating the Mary Rose, cleaned up the bell, and it went on display in May. I was there at the ceremony as I am a member of the Association, and my Dad served on Hood from 1937-1939.
November 2015
May 2016
Publius Ovidius
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fantastic story...you must have felt very proud!
Hood was a beautifully crafted ship...it was almost a pocket battle ship ( more a heavy cruiser compared with the Rodney and Prince of wales class ships) Tragic waste of human life!!
Rowdey
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Amazing, looks to be in one piece after all that ?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Yes, it's completely in one piece. It cleaned up well too.
We still have some veterans, from prior to 1941, in the Association, and relatives of those lost, so it means a lot to them, to have something tangible from the ship.