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The Warrior is a superb example of Brunel era technology. Click here to find out more about Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Portsmouth connection (opens in a new window).
Welcome to HMS Warrior 1860
As you arrive at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the stunning sleek, black lines of Britain’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship, take your breath away.
Warrior, launched in 1860, was the pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet. Powered by steam and sail, she was the largest, fastest and most powerful ship of her day and had a profound effect on naval architecture. Warrior was, in her time, the ultimate deterrent. Yet within a few years she was obsolete.
Warrior’s survival was possible because of the extraordinary durability of her construction and the vision of Sir John Smith and those others who determined to save this great ship, one of the most influential warships ever built and the sole surviving 19th century capital ship in the world.
The aim of the Warrior Preservation Trust has been to restore the ship, as near as possible, to her 1860s condition and, as you step on board you enter another world – that of the Victorian sailor.
Open daily from 10.00am except 24th, 25th & 26th December.
Visitors: Before visiting HMS Warrior please click on the What’s On link to view the calendar for news of temporary closures, restrictions, etc.
