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MEDWAY QUEEN

HEROINE OF DUNKIRK, 1940

Welcome aboard

Join us on board the Medway Queen and take a journey through history. Learn how this ship became a symbol of courage and continues to inspire today.

Opening times:

Date:

Every Saturday from February 15th to December 6th
Time:

11am to 4pm (last admission strictly 3pm)
Address:

Gillingham Pier ME7 1RX

Note that access to the ship may occasionally be affected by restoration work or other factors.

Our virtual tour
of Medway Queen

Centre is our first call where the ship’s story is told on a full length graphics wall, supported by a range of photos and artifacts from all periods of her career.

Here we can browse the story to get a foretaste of what is to come.

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Upcoming events

Jazz Evening

This popular Jazz Band return for another fantastic musical evening. £15 per Person Select the LEARN MORE link below for more information about this and other events on board the Medway Queen.

Opening times:

12 September 2026

Karaoke
Time:

From 7:00 PM
Address:

Medway Queen

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School and Group Visits

School Trips

Bring the children for an incredible historical adventure aboard the Medway Queen.

Group Tours

We offer pre-booked group visits and private tours by arrangement.

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Ship Hire

Make your special event unforgettable! Our ship is available for hire for conferences, parties, and weddings.

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Talks and presentations

Pam and Mark are also available on request to do a talk almost anywhere in the country. Contact Pam or Mark for details and costs.

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The history of Medway Queen

We invite you to discover the history and fascination of Medway Queen.

Launch photo – PS Medway Queen was launched in Troon, Scotland, in 1924

1930s photo – She served as an excursion steamer on the Thames Estuary until September 1939

Wartime – The ship served as a naval minesweeper throughout WW2 and played her part in the Dunkirk Evacuation

Post war – Medway Queen returned to excursion service in 1947

Isle of Wight – She was taken to a marina on the Isle of Wight and served as The Medway Queen Club from 1966 to 1974

Bristol rebuild – After being purchased for preservation she was eventually rebuilt in Bristol with the support of the National Lottery

Medway Queen moved to Gillingham in November 2013

She was towed to Ramsgate for hull maintenance in 2021

Gillingham - Medway Queen is now berthed at Gillingham Pier where she is open to the public on most Saturdays

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Supporting

Your support is very important to us. Thanks to our joint efforts, we have the opportunity to preserve our history.

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