Did YOU believe the Mary Rose sank on its maiden voyage?
That’s a common misconception – Henry VIII’s famous flagship was, in fact, a successful warship of the king for 34 years, almost the entire duration of his reign.
Learn more about rhe famous old ship as Petersfield Museum present: Discovering the Mary Rose, the finding, excavating and conservation of a Tudor Warship.
Discovered in 1971 after being stuck at the bottom of the Solent for more than 400 years, the Mary Rose captured the imagination and intrigue of the nation. With the world watching, the wreck was raised from the sea bed in 1982 and is now, after years of painstaking conservation, visible to the public at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth.
This talk, given by a member of the Mary Rose Trust, will delve into the stories surrounding the ship’s discovery, excavation, lifting and restoration.
Did you watch the raising of the Mary Rose? Did you take part in her excavation or conservation? Are you interested to find out more about this amazing archaeological find?
The talk will take place at Petersfield Physic Garden at 7pm on Thursday, January 17. Advance booking tickets cost £5 for non-members and £4 for members. Tickets on the door are £7 and £5 .
Tickets are available at www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk or by calling 01730 262601.