Capsized in the Solent

On 4th March 1972, a hovercraft capsized in stormy weather on a voyage from the Isle of Wight to Southsea. Five passengers were killed, but in a dramatic rescue operation involving air and sea units from miles around, the twenty-two others on board were rescued.

Richard will tell you the forgotten story of the capsizing of SRN6-012, the heroes who rose that day to save the survivors, and the investigation that followed.
As always, this is told with great respect to those who were impacted...

Visitors can speak to the author of the only book on this disaster, with the opportunity to purchase a signed book at the end.

Richard Jones has dedicated his life to researching shipwrecks and other historic disasters that history may have overlooked. Over 30 years of research has resulted in an extensive archive of shipwrecks, 24 published books, 19 successful memorial campaigns, and more books due this year.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to get comfortably seated in the Roberts Room.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1400

Location & directions

Gosport Museum & Art Gallery (GMAG), 19 Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NS

Directions:

At the top end of Gosport's pedestrianised High Street, close to Walpole Park. On-road parking beside the venue and carparks close by.

Contact on day:

Richard M Jones & GMAG

Telephone number:

+447764858706

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book online via the booking website. If you experience any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2025/

Booking opens:

23 Aug 2025 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Step-free access throughout the venue. On-site Changing Places (a facility for youths and adults with high needs). The venue offers a lovely Cafe and a small shop area stocking items from local makers.

Additional information

If you have time, please visit the displays in the Museum, the 'Echoes of Applause' exhibition in the Gallery, and the HODs exhibition 'Nicknames & Narratives' about Gosport being known as 'Turk Town' (all free to enter with NO booking). There will be other HODs events (some bookable talks/tours) happening at the venue, so do feel free to ask if there are any available spaces on these.

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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