Can you go on the Golden Hinde?
Can you go on the Golden Hinde?
Welcome Aboard Sail through history aboard the full-size reconstruction of the famous Elizabethan galleon. The first English ship to circumnavigate the Globe. Now docked right by London Bridge and Borough Market: we’re open for visitors, school activities, concerts, private events and children’s birthday parties.
How much is it to go on the Golden Hind?
Discover two inspiring stories during your visit, the tale of Drake’s 1577-80 voyage and the adventures of the reconstructed ship….About.
| Child ticket (three to 16 years old) | £5.00 per ticket |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
Where is the Golden Hind replica in London?
St Mary Overie Dock
Since 1996, she has been berthed at St Mary Overie Dock, in Bankside, Southwark, London, where she is open to the public and hosts a range of educational programmes.
What happened to the Golden Hinde?
The vessel remained there for nearly 70 years where she eventually disintegrated due to the rains and weather and was broken up. Nothing remains of the ship except a chair carved from its timbers, which can be seen in the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
What ship is near London Bridge?
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a light cruiser built for the Royal Navy, and now permanently moored on the River Thames next to Tower Bridge. The ship encourages visitors to come aboard, explore all 9 of the historic decks and hear the personal stories of the crew who lived and served on board.
What is the boat at London Bridge?
HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
How much is the Golden Hind in Brixham?
£7.00 per ticket
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 per ticket |
| Child | £5.00 per ticket |
| Family (2+2) | £20.00 per ticket |
| Over 65’s | £5.00 per ticket |
Who owns the Golden Hind Brixham?
Sean and Mary Twomey, who run the Torquay Backpackers international youth hostel, have bought the 120 tonne full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s galleon – the first ship ever to sail around the world. And they have guaranteed that it will stay in Brixham.
Is Sir Francis Drake real?
Sir Francis Drake, (born c. 1540–43, Devonshire, England—died January 28, 1596, at sea, off Puerto Bello, Panama), English admiral who circumnavigated the globe (1577–80) and was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age.
What happened to the Golden Hind at Southend?
In 1997 the Golden Hind closed. The ship was then bought by the operators of Peter Pans/Adventure Island. After a structural survey, it was found the ship needed a major rebuilding program to safely re-open again, the cost of restoration was so high, the ship was scrapped.
Where is the original Golden Hind?
About The Golden Hinde The original Golden Hinde was the first maritime museum and on display in Deptford, London for almost 70 years before she was broken up. The replica was built in Appledore, Torridge, using traditional skills and has spent most of her life being on show to the public.
What does SS in ships mean?
steamship
The prefixes can also refer to a few letters used to denote a particular fact. Ship prefixes used on merchant vessels are mainly to point out the propulsion technique employed in the ship, such as the abbreviation “SS” means “steamship”, indicating that the ship runs on steam propulsion.
