About This Event

Take a tour of HMS Medusa, built in 1943 and now the last original and seagoing of 464 in this class. Medusa was navigational leader for Omaha beach on D Day and still has the special equipment fitted for D Day… 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 WW2. Once onboard, the team will take you for a guided tour of every part of the vessel including the engine room. Duration 90 minutes Booking OPENS on 22 Aug at 0930 Advance Registration required: Limited spaces on each tour. You may book up to 4 tickets per booking. To complete your registration you will need your name, contact telephone number, email, post code. Please complete registration within 10 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others. Alternative dates: If your first choice of date or time is fully booked, you can either add your name to the waitlist or return to the booking page (https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2026/) of our website and choose again. Accessibility: 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. Please wear suitable footwear with no pointed heels as these can mark the deck. For more access information please go to 16. Visit HMS Medusa - Gosport Heritage Open Days (https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/come-aboard-hms-medusa-2026/) Directions: Medusa will be moored by The Lightship. Entry to the marina is via the gate adjacent to the public pier. A guide will be there to meet.

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