Visit HMS Medusa

Explore HMS Medusa, a harbour defence Motor Launch built in Poole in 1943 originally intended to defend harbours against submarines. See the documents and equipment put on for her D-Day role. She was also the first Allied vessel to reach Amsterdam at liberation.

HMS Medusa is a unique survivor of her class and is now the very last of such seaworthy vessels. She remains exactly as built, fully armed, with much of the original equipment that was fitted in WWII.

Once onboard, the team will take you for a guided tour of every part of the vessel including the engine room.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

Tour 1100 & 1400

Saturday 19 September:

Tour 1100 & 1400

Sunday 20 September:

Tour 1100 & 1400

Location & directions

HMS Medusa, Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

Directions:

What 3 words zoom.weeks.richer . Medusa is berthed by the Lightship. Meeting point is at the North gate to the Marina, which is located by the pier. A guide will be there to meet you 15 minutes before the tour starts.

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-2026/

Booking opens:

22 Aug 2026 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 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. Please ensure that you are wearing suitable footwear. There are rest points along the tour. Parking, including accessible, refreshments and toilets close by.

Additional information

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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