Today's Opening Times & Tickets
saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
HMS M.33
Discover the extraordinary history of one of the last surviving British First World War ships, HMS M.33.
From the shores of Gallipoli to the frigid waters of Russia, this remarkable vessel has seen it all. Built in 1915 under the direct orders of Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, HMS M.33 is the only British ship still standing from the Gallipoli Campaign (1915-1916). After an astonishing 70 years of active service, it has been painstakingly restored to preserve its legacy as a symbol of perseverance and triumph.
Today's Opening Times & Tickets
saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
A Life of Service
Purpose-built for combat during the First World War, HMS M.33 was sent straight to Gallipoli upon her launch. After four years of fierce fighting, she was transformed into a variety of support vessels over the decades.
Now, as part of her new life as a museum, the interior of M.33 houses an immersive film and exhibition dedicated to the Gallipoli Campaign. Explore the ship’s cabins, lovingly restored to their original state, and experience life aboard this historic vessel. With expert guides on hand, uncover the untold stories of the men who served on the little-known ‘Eastern Front.’
The Lucky Ship
HMS M.33 earned a reputation as the “lucky ship.” Despite the heavy losses suffered during the Dardanelles campaign, it miraculously escaped enemy fire; a truly rare feat.
The ship’s luck continued long after the war, surviving while almost all other ships of its era were lost or destroyed. Today, it is one of only three British ships from the First World War still in existence, and its enduring presence is a testament to the incredible resilience of this warship.
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