I'm reading that the Mary Rose is finally open to panoramic display.
The exhibition there looks awesome. Also there appears to be a lot else to see including HMS Victory.
Has anyone been there in recent times ?
Went there in 2014 and thoroughly enjoyed it
Thanks chaps. I think a visit this week. My Dad is very elderly but may be upset if he's not offered the chance (ex-navy man). I'll talk to him.
Thanks chaps. I think a visit this week. My Dad is very elderly but may be upset if he's not offered the chance (ex-navy man). I'll talk to him.
Might want to bear in mind that the Americas cup is in Portsmouth later this week, will be RAMMERS
If he's a member of the RNA or British Legion, he'll get a reduced price.
I believe that the year pass is only available online. It's a strange thing these days and is the same at Chatham - buy a ticket online for less and it's valid for a year, or pay more on the gate and only use it for one day!
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.
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?
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
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May 2016
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Amazing, looks to be in one piece after all that ?