Fort Grey |
||||||||||
|
Fort Grey is a Martello Tower overlooking the magical west coast bays of Guernsey. Known locally as 'the Cup and Saucer', it was built in 1804 as part of the island defences against the French. The tower now houses a Shipwreck Museum.
The Fort was restored and converted into a Shipwreck museum in 1976.
The Shipwreck Museum
This houses a collection of maritime artefacts and information relating to ships and shipwrecks around the treacherous west coast of Guernsey.From HMS Sprightly, wrecked on Hanois Reef in 1977 to the sad story of MV Prosperity which sank in January 1974 with 16 drowned, the display serves as a poignant reminder of the perils of the sea.
On Wednesday mornings at 11.15 am (May - September) members of Guernsey Museums & Galleries 'History in Action' Company enact stories from the Island's past.
|
Opening Times
|
|
(2006 times)
22nd March to 31st October 10.00am – 5.00pm.
|
|
Admission Charges
|
|
(2006 prices)
Adults £3.00; Senior Citizens £2.00; Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult Free; Students in full time education Free.
|
Copyright © 1999-2008 Excelsior Information Systems Limited.
All rights reserved.
Press Room Terms of Use Privacy Link to Us Self-Catering Advertising Index Site Map
