Aldershot Military Museum 2026
Hampshire
Steamship Shieldhall 2026
The ship is of special interest as she is built on the classical lines of a 1920s steamer with a traditional wheelhouse. She is a twin screw coastal passenger and cargo steamer built by Lobnitz, Glasgow in 1955. Two Scotch boilers supply steam to twin triple expansion engines and 19 auxiliary engines. Over 30 years in preservation. Public sailings in the Solent.
Contacts
Operator: Solent Steam Packet Co. Ltd
Address: Berth 110 Western Docks Southampton Hampshire SO15 0HH
- Telephone: 02381 550 242
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Sailings: 23 May; 6-7, 13-14, 26, 28 Jun; 11-12, 19 Jul; 8-9, 13, 15, 17, 22 Aug; 5-6, 13 Sep. Visit website or facebook for more details and booking.
Travel
- By Bus: Frequent
- By Rail: Southampton Central / 1.5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
She is the largest working steamship in Britain. A member of the National Historic Fleet she serves as a sea going tribute to Britain’s maritime heritage. See the impressive engine room with its original steam engines at work and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and the crew and listen to the commentary as they pass the sights of Southampton Water and the Solent.
