The Mary Rose is the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world. Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII.
After a long and successful career, she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology.
A New Museum for the Mary Rose
This new section of the web site contains news, information and images covering the exciting project to build a new museum that will give the Mary Rose and her artefacts a fitting purpose-built home.
Latest News
Leading maritime artist Geoff Hunt works on a new masterpiece to mark the 500th anniversary of the Mary Rose
Hidden Treasures from the Mary Rose opens in Croydon in 2009
Science Success for the Mary Rose at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
New Thoughts on the Sinking of the Mary Rose
