📜 HMS Trincomalee is a Leda-class frigate, built in 1817 in Bombay. It is the oldest British warship still afloat in Europe and the last Royal Navy ship built in India.
🔍 Now part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool.
🚢 Explore a meticulously restored 19th-century Royal Navy ship
⚓ Experience 19th-century naval life, from captain's quarters to gun decks
💥 Witness daily cannon firings and handle replica objects
📚 Discover its rich history of policing, protection, and exploration
🏆 Award-winning attraction, listed as part of Britain's Historic Fleet
🎬 Learn about the restoration process through an interpretive exhibition
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities for all ages
🚧 Some areas temporarily inaccessible due to ongoing conservation
🗣️ Full guided tours with period naval uniform guides are usually available
🎧 Audio guides are available
💰 Admission fee applies, includes full access to quayside and ship.
🕒 Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (summer); Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 (winter); open all week during Hartlepool Borough Council school holidays. Winter season has specific entry times: 11:30, 13:00, 15:00.
Last updated 7 days ago
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