02. HMS Medusa – a D-Day Survivor (13 Sept@1400)

Harbour Defence Motor Launch, HMS Medusa is the last of her class in sea-going condition. Medusa was a navigational leader for Omaha Beach on D-Day. Come aboard for a tour to find out more…

Explore HMS Medusa, which is just as she was on D-Day, and see the documents and equipment put on for her D-Day role. She was also the first Allied vessel to reach Amsterdam at liberation.

Her importance to the UK’s maritime heritage is recognised by her inclusion in the 200 vessels of the National Historic Fleet. HMS Medusa is now the very LAST of 464 such vessels in original and seaworthy condition.

Over the years she has appeared in many films and TV programmes, including the Dunkirk film.

Duration 90 minutes

Booking OPENS on 23 Aug at 0930

Advance Registration required: Limited spaces on each tour. You may book up to 4 tickets per booking.

To complete your registration you will need your name, contact telephone number, email, post code.

Please complete registration within 10 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others.

Alternative dates: If your first choice of date or time is fully booked, you can either add your name to the waitlist or return to the booking page of our website and choose again.

Accessibility: Access below decks is by vertical ladder, so is not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors. The ship has several trip and bump hazards, so is not suitable for small children. There are rest points along the tour. Please wear suitable footwear with no pointed heels as these can mark the deck. For more access information please go to 02. HMS Medusa - a D-Day Survivor - Gosport Heritage Open Days

Directions: Please gather at the Marina Gate, to meet your Guide who will be there 15 mins before the tour starts. There will be a sign at the gate.