The Dockyard Apprentice
The Dockyard Apprentice
During the 18th and 19th centuries Portsmouth Royal Dockyard was the greatest industrial complex in the world, employing over 25,000 workers. The Dockyard Apprentice tells the story of Dockyard life in 1911, when the great Dreadnought battleships were being constructed.
The exhibition invites the visitor to become an apprentice for the day, clocking in at the Victory Gate and learning all about the crafts and skills which once made Portsmouth Dockyard the greatest shipbuilding centre in the world.
- Walk through the 'Dockyard Wall' and become an apprentice for the day.
- Experience the sounds, smells and ambience of the old dockyard and learn about the crafts and skills which once made Portsmouth Dockyard the greatest shipbuilding centre in the world.
Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Venue Category:
Maritime / Sea Life
Activities provided:
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
Economics / Business
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Technology / Engineering
Suitability:
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LJ