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The Warrior revolutionised warship construction. Powered by steam and sail, she was the largest and fastest ship of her day. Her most radical innovation was her citadel - an armoured box housing her guns.

As you arrive at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the stunning sleek, black lines of Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured battleship, takes your breath away. As well as exploring this incredible battleship, it is also possible to coordinate private functions aboard, including marriage ceremonies and business meetings.

The Warrior is open 10:00 to 17:00 Daily. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Visitors are welcome and a small entry fee is charged.

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Further Information: The Trust took charge of Warrior in 1979 after lengthy negotiations and feasibility studies. Its vision was to restore a well-preserved hulk into a national treasure. Home for the project was Grays Shipyard in Hartlepool, the total cost was £8m, underwritten by Mr Smith's grant-making charity, the Manifold Trust.
Further Information: 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.
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