It has been quite a time since I have been on a birdwatching trip, so it was great to spend … More
Tag: Portsmouth Dockyard
HMS Trafalgar
The launch of HMS Trafalgar HMS Trafalgar was a 120 gun ship of the Line built at Woolwich in 1840-41. … More
Mary Rose
In January 1510, Henry VIII signed a warrant for the construction of two new warships. The largest of the two … More
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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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
Mary Rose (10): Combs
A large selection of combs have been recovered from the wreck
Mary Rose (9): Shoes
A number of different pairs of shoes and boots were preserved in the wreck. Here are 2 examples from the … More
Mary Rose (8) The Galley
The Cooks cabin was next to the galley. In it were found his personal eating implements – a small knife, … More
Mary Rose (7): The Surgeon
The Surgeon aboard ship performed operations but was also responsible for the treatment of all forms of disease encountered by … More
Mary Rose (6): Guns
The Mary Rose was originally designed as a platform for soldiers to board another ship. Her original allotment of guns … More
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