Jul 18 2009 - Jul 25 2009
See HMS Victory in a new light as July 23rd marks the 250th anniversary of the laying of HMS Victory’s keel and celebrates the beginning of the world’s oldest commissioned warship. This significant date will be marked with a series of special evening guided tours and daytime talks, allowing visitors to find out more about HMS Victory and her unique place in maritime history.
It is hoped that the tours will venture into the dock bottom to view the keel at close range and give people a completely different perspective of the ship as she sits with her 3500 tons overhead!
On selected dates surrounding the anniversary, a personal guide will recreate life onboard an 18th Century /'Man of War/' and include visits to areas of the ship not normally accessible to the public, making it a special night to remember.
There will also be special daytime anniversary talks in the Princess Royal Gallery of the Royal Naval Museum to mark the event. Peter Goodwin (Keeper and Curator of HMS Victory) will give a fascinating insight into the building of HMS Victory and will include information on Chatham Dockyard, the supply of timber, the design and designer, the workforce and the techniques employed.
Evening Anniversary Tour Dates: Sat 18 July, Sun 19 July, Mon 20 July, Wed 22 July and Sat 25 July
Tour Times: Two tours per evening at 6pm and 6.15pm (1 hour 30mins)
Tour Tickets: Adult/Senior £15, Children (5-15 years) £10, Family (up to 5 people, max 2 adults/seniors) £50
Numbers are limited (max 20 per tour) and all tours must be booked in advance.
Daytime Anniversary Talk Dates and Times: Tue 21 and Wed 22 July at 2pm (1 hour)
Numbers are limited (max 30 per talk) and all talks must be booked in advance.
Talk Tickets: Adult £7, Concessions £5
Booking: 023 9283 9766 – press option 2, followed by option 1 to book a place
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