HMS Warrior 1860

HMS Warrior, launched in 1860, was the pride of Queen Victoria's fleet. Powered by steam and sail, she was Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured warship and the largest, fastest and most powerful ship of her day. Warrior was, in her time, the ultimate deterrent, yet within a few years became obsolete.

Restored and back at home in Portsmouth, Warrior now serves as a ship museum, monument, visitor attraction, private venue and more. Open all year round, we invite you to experience her for yourself.

Come visit HMS Warrior 1860 and discover...

• The world’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship powered by steam as well as sail.
• The only surviving member of Queen Victoria’s Black Battle Fleet.
• Four vast decks and feel what life was like as a Victorian sailor on board a 19th century warship.
• The recently opened sick berth, as seen on BBC1's National Treasures Live!
• Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.