Warrior in Drydock

HMS WARRIOR 1860

A Plea for Help

HMS Warrior 1860 is one of the world’s most significant historic warships. The ship has now been moored at Portsmouth for 20 years, prior to which she was at Hartlepool for 8 years undergoing restoration.

Consequently some of the work is approaching 20 years old and time, nature and general wear and tear, as a result of a large number of visitors (300,000 a year), have taken their toll. As a result there are areas which now require early attention to prevent major deterioration in the fabric of the ship both above and below deck.

The work required is as follows, the cost of which runs into hundreds of thousands: replacement of the bulwarks and waterbar, overhaul of all the rigging and dry-docking to inspect and paint the hull.

The ship is the responsibility of the Warrior Preservation Trust, an independent charity that is not supported by any government department. It relies on income from visitors, hiring the ship for social functions and fundraising to preserve the ship to a high and safe standard for the benefit of this and future generations.

Donations

If you would like to help us in our work, please send a contribution to:

The Warrior Preservation Trust
Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
PORTSMOUTH
Hampshire
PO1 3QX

Tel: 023 9277 8609
E-mail: info@hmswarrior.org

Or press the 'next' buton to go to a donation form.
Cheque, money order or credit card can be accepted and for credit cards please include name, address, card type and number, expiry date and amount.

Registered Charity number: 256756
Registered in England number: 936870