Projects
HMS Agamemnon
Nelson’s favourite ship Agamemnon’s was launched in 1781 in the largest of the 5 slipways. She was a 64 gun Ardent class ship, a ship of the line, designed by Sir Thomas Slade, Master Shipwright and Surveyor to the Navy Survey. He was also the designer of HMS Victory.
Slipways Archaeology
The slipways were in use from around 1740 until 1971 when the boatyard operations moved upstream, leaving the historic site to be preserved and undisturbed. They are a rare survivor of such dockyard structures, most of which have been built over in cities and towns.
Follow us on social media for our latest news.