Mary Rose

In January 1510, Henry VIII signed a warrant for the construction of two new warships. The largest of the two … More

Mary Rose (11) Music

A number of musical instruments were found in the wreck of the Mary Rose. A boxwood pipe made by the … More

A large selection of combs have been recovered from the wreck

A number of different pairs of shoes and boots were preserved in the wreck. Here are 2 examples from the … More

The Cooks cabin was next to the galley. In it were found his personal eating implements – a small knife, … More

The Surgeon aboard ship performed operations but was also responsible for the treatment of all forms of disease encountered by … More

The Mary Rose was originally designed as a platform for soldiers to board another ship. Her original allotment of guns … More

The Master Gunner was in charge of all guns, shot and gunpowder on the ship. He was also responsible for … More

One of the amazing things about the Mary Rose excavation was thta as they came across the artefacts they were … More

The Mary Rose Bell is one of the few objects excavated, which date from the launch of the ship in … More