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HMS Medusa: D-Day Veteran!

Haslar Marina, Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Harbour Defence Motor Launch, HMS Medusa is the last of her class in sea-going condition. Medusa was a navigational leader for Omaha Beach on D-Day. Come aboard for a tour to find out more...

Explore HMS Medusa, which is just as she was on D-Day, and see the documents and equipment put on for her D-Day role. She was also the first Allied vessel to reach Amsterdam at liberation.

Her importance to the UK’s maritime heritage is recognised by her inclusion in the 200 vessels of the National Historic Fleet. HMS Medusa is now the very LAST of 464 such vessels in original and seaworthy condition.

Over the years, she has appeared in many films and TV programmes, including the Dunkirk film.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
1100 & 1400
Saturday 13 September:
1100 & 1400
Sunday 14 September:
1100 & 1400

Location & directions

Haslar Marina, Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

Directions:
Meet at the Marina Gate opposite The Creek restaurant.
Contact on day:
Alan Watson
Telephone number:
+447836364960

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:
10 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Access below decks is by vertical ladder, so is not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors. The ship has several trip and bump hazards, so is not suitable for small children. There are rest points along the tour. Parking, including accessible, at Gosport Marina. Toilets at The Creek.

Additional information

Please gather at the Marina Gate, to meet your Guide who will be there 15 mins before the tour starts. There will be a sign at the gate.

Max no of people per tour:
12
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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