IN-PERSON
Guided Tour
HMS Medusa, North Gate, Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU
Tour this restored Harbour Defence Motor Launch, HMS Medusa, the last of her class in sea-going condition. Medusa was navigational leader for Omaha beach at D-Day and the first Allied vessel to reach Amsterdam at liberation.
Medusa is recognised as being one of the vessels selected to represent the nation’s maritime heritage by her inclusion in the National Historic Fleet. The Medusa Trust, a registered charity, exists to preserve HMS Medusa, ML1387, for future generations and use her to provide benefit to the public who can experience what it was like to be on a small naval vessel of WWII. As well as the vessel they maintain an extensive archive of documents, photographs and records of all the 480 HDMLs and their crews.
Hear her story and have a tour of the vessel which is exactly as she was built 80 years ago and is still fully operational and seagoing.
OPENING TIMES
Friday 16 September: 1100 & 1400
Saturday 17 September: 1100 & 1400
Sunday 18 September: 1100 & 1400
BOOKING DETAILS
Pre-booking: Required
Please self book, but if you experience any difficulties please contact us
Call: 07849 399 823
Email: bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
Booking opens: 20 August 2022 09:30
Booking closes: 13 September 2022 17:00
ACCESS
Some Blue Badge parking close by and Pay car parks plentiful. Toilets by Bus Station. It should be noted that the pontoons do not have guard rails and there are trip hazards on board as well as the opportunities to bump heads. Please do not wear high heel shoes as they mark the deck.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Many cafes and pubs in the vicinity for refreshments and snacks
ORGANISED BY
The Medusa Trust
Map/Directions
Close to the Bus Station. Walk along the seafront from Gosport Ferry towards Haslar, North Gate is the Marina entrance just past the pier, where you will be met by your Heritage Guide.
For travel information about how to get to and around Gosport, click here.
