The Mary Rose - The Mary Rose
May 25, 2024 · Hatch’s History Detectives. Join Hatch, the ship’s dog as he leads you through the museum on a multi-sensory exploration of the story of the Mary Rose, her crew and the Tudor world. View event. Sun 01 Sep 2024 – Sat 30 Nov 2024.
The life of the - The Mary Rose
The Battle of St Mathieu. While the Mary Rose was not the largest of Henry’s ships – the 1000-ton Regent, built in 1487 held that position – it was the Mary Rose that the Admiral of the Fleet, Edward Howard, picked as his flagship. This was to be a matter of significance in the Battle of St Mathieu on the 10th August 1512. In the weeks leading up to the battle, Howard led successful ...
Plan your visit - The Mary Rose
If you have any issues during your visit to the Museum, or just want further information about anything, please speak to a member of our knowledgeable team of staff and volunteers. They can be found throughout the Museum, ready to answer any questions you may have. Plan your visit to the Mary Rose Museum. Learn about our opening times, tickets ...
Why did the Mary Rose sink?
The Mary Rose sank during the Battle of the Solent, a confrontation between French and English troops on the Isle of Wight, as well as a face-off between their respective fleets in the Solent between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. The only confirmed eyewitness, a Flemish sailor who escaped from the sinking vessel, claims that the Mary Rose ...
Recovery 1545 - The Mary Rose
Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, 1st August 1545. After the Battle of the Solent had ended, the French had withdrawn, the clean-up process had begun, and work on recovering the Mary Rose started. Even though she was quite an old ship, having been built 34 years earlier in 1510, the ship was still a valuable asset and property of the king.
Raising the - The Mary Rose
The Mary Rose was raised on 11 th October 1982, following many years of searching, excavation, and recording. Henry VIII’s ship was finally returning home to Portsmouth Dockyard, where she had been built almost 500 years earlier. A team including divers, archaeologists, engineers, and scientists was needed to excavate and raise the Mary Rose.
Discover - The Mary Rose
Discover. Discover the Mary Rose’s history, from the Tudor era through to today. Peek through our collections in the Artefact Gallery, gain an understanding of maritime conservation, and learn about our research and archaeology.
Artefacts - The Mary Rose
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History of the Mary Rose - The Mary Rose
Peter Pomegranate. Meet the ‘sister’ ship of the Mary Rose, also built in Portsmouth in 1511. Read more. Find our more about the history of the Mary Rose from its construction in 1510 to its raising in 1982 and beyond.
The Battle of the Solent - The Mary Rose
The Battle of the Solent. The Battle of the Solent, on 19th July 1545, is one of those events in history that had the potential to be very important, but is pretty much unknown. Indeed, many people who live near the Solent probably would never have heard of this battle on their doorstep if it weren’t for the loss of the Mary Rose, and her ...