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HMS Warrior 1860
When she was originally built she was, quite simply, bigger, faster and more heavily armed than any other warship afloat. Warrior was the world’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship powered by steam as well as sail and constructed of wrought iron. She was the ultimate deterrent. She never once fired a shot in anger. Her strength was her ability to keep the peace. She represents Pax Britannica at its zenith. However within a decade she was obsolete, her technology surpassed.
The only surviving member of Queen Victoria's Black Battle Fleet, Warrior was used for 50 years as an oil jetty at Milford Haven before being restored to her former glory.
As visitors explore her four vast decks, they enter another world – that of the Victorian sailor and life in a 19th century warship.
Opening Times
Open All Year
| 01/04/2008 - 01/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
Road Directions
The Historic Dockyard is less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the brown Historic Waterfront signs from the M275 into Portsmouth. Car parking is available nearby in the Historic Ships car park and at Gunwharf Quays.
Public Transport Directions
Rail
London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour is only a 90 minute journey and these trains run frequently. There are also regular services to and from Southampton Central with links to the South West and the West country.
Bus
Many local and regional bus services stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Historic Dockyard entrance). Please visit First Bus , Stagecoach or Solent Blue Line bus services for the most up to date routes and timetables.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Check tide times - gangway can be steep at hightide! Lower decks not accessible to wheelchair users
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Audio guide available
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - In main dockyard area
HMS Warrior 1860
Visitor Centre
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3LJ
Telephone: +44 023 9283 9766
Fax: +44 023 9283 8228
