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Shipwreck and Maritime Museum
The Shipwreck and Maritime Museum in Arreton contains many fascinating artefacts such as a 67 year old jar of rum, which have been recovered from numerous ship wrecks, including that of the U81, a German submarine which was sunk off the Island in 1917. The museum also includes exhibits on HMS Swordfish which sank after hitting a mine near St. Catherine's Point in 1940. Other exhibits include a collection of ship models and a display of Siebe Gorman "Standard" or "Hard-Hat" diving equipment.
Opening times & prices
The museum is presently open from Easter to the end of October each year 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Address
The Shipwreck and Maritime Museum,
Arreton Barns Craft Village
Arreton
Isle of Wight
U.K.
Contact Details
- Telephone:- 01983 533079
- Website:- www.iowight.com/shipwrecks/index.htm
- Email:- [email protected]
Travel and Parking
Travel:- The Shipwreck and Maritime Museum can be found just off the main Sandown to Newport road inside Arreton Barns Craft Village, Arreton.
Parking:- Unlimited free car parking is available.
Facilities: -
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