Boathouse 4
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Located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Historic Boat Collection, Restaurant and Exhibition. We do some pretty cool stuff, check us out!
Portsmouth
Joined June 2014
Looking for fun activities this #FebHalfTerm? Join us at Boathouse 4 for Make Your Own Bag workshops with Sarah Liscoe!✂️ Afterwards, explore Boathouse 4 and check out the SHE_SEES exhibition. A great day out for the whole family! 👇More info below #heritage #portsmouth
SHE_SEES #Halfterm workshop 🪡 How to make your own bag with Sarah Liscoe, a seasoned sailmaker ⛵⛵ 🗓️19 & 20th February 🍃Various workshops for ages 8-16 Register for you tickets 👉
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🔧 Jared is carrying out monthly machine maintenance, keeping our workshop safe & running smoothly! From bandsaws to planers, every piece of machinery gets a check-up ✅ #portsmouth #workshop #machineshop #volunteers #heritage
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Danae Restoration Update!⚓️ Volunteers are crafting new bilge rails with handholds for safety in case of capsize Meanwhile, Richard is replacing rotten wood on the keel with a new graving piece. Essential work to keep Danae shipshape! #portsmouth #history #heritage #volunteer
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A Busy Day on VIC 56 The team has been hard at work cleaning out VIC 56’s boiler —an essential but sooty job! Every tube must be cleared of soot, meaning additional PPE was a must! Great work, team! #steamboat #engineering #volunteer #heritage #portsmouth #royalnavy #maritime
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🪚 Micky is hard at work cutting the second stay to match one he’s already made for Cyclops The stays secure the floor to the rib of the boat - keeping everything stable With 40 pairs to craft and each pair slightly unique, it’s no small task! #maritime #volunteers #heritage
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MGB 81 has returned to Boathouse 4, following a brief maintenance period at Berthon The overcast weather conditions highlight how effectively her hull blends into the surrounding environment, which was vital during her years of service! #royalnavy #heritage #history #portsmouth
MGB 81 returns to Boathouse 4 yesterday @BoatHouse_4 @PortsmouthHQ @NatHistShips @ShippingMag @ShipsMonthly @visitportsmouth
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Great progress being made on Danae! The bow combing is now fitted, and Hamo and Mike are busy tidying up the attachments They’ve also been positioning the name boards, ready to be fitted Amazing work from the team! 🤩 #volunteers #restoration #woodwork #portsmouth #maritime
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The team on Cyclops have started working on the washboards🛠️ They’ve mocked up a dummy section to perfect the process and decide on the finish. The completed washboards will be varnish mahogany, wrapping round the entire boat! #restoration #volunteers #firstworldwar #heritage
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Winter is our busiest time of the year for our boat team in terms of maintenance and getting boats prepared for the 2025 season! #portsmouth #heritage #history #royalnavy
This week saw MGB 81 head off for winter overhaul whilst HSL 102 returned. @BoatHouse_4 @PortsmouthHQ @NatHistShips @visitportsmouth
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Lovely pictures of HSL 102 returning to BH4 yesterday after her winter maintenance at @BerthonIntl MGB 81 is currently at Berthon undergoing her maintenance to ensure she’s ready for the year ahead 📷: Portsmouth Harbour Photography #Portsmouth #photography #heritage #WWII
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This week Barry and Frank have been getting Steam Cutter 438’s winter maintenance underway They are working through jobs like: ✅ Annual engine checks ✅ Full boiler clean ✅ Hull repaint A weekly job for Barry is turning the engine #steamboat #volunteers #portsmouth #history
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A busy start to 2025 for Cyclops! The stem has been fared down, primed, and prepped—ready for another sanding! Igor is trimming the top of the stem, ensuring it’s flush 🪚 Kieran is fitting his plank under Fred's expert guidance #portsmouth #maintenance #volunteers #maritime
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After a busy season, Landing Craft F8 is officially out of the water and ready for her winter maintenance! Craning vessels in and out of the water is no easy task—but our original cranes and boat team make it look effortless! #portsmouth #royalnavy #falklands #history #heritage
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🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Boathouse 4! 🎅 Thank you for your support in 2024 – here’s to an exciting 2025 filled with history, restoration, and maritime adventures! 🚤✨ See you in the New Year! 🥳 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #MaritimeHistory
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🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄 Boathouse 4 will be closed to visitors from Tuesday 24th December through to Wednesday 1st January as we take a well-deserved festive break. We'll be back open as usual from Thursday 2nd January 2025, welcoming you daily from 10:00 to 16:30.
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Pauline’s been painting the handcrafted name plaques for Montagu Whaler Excellent! 🎨 Just waiting for the paint to dry before adding varnish – the perfect finishing touch to this beautiful restoration👏 #portsmouth #volunteer #maritime #heritage #naval #hampshire
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Last Chance for Christmas Gift Bundle’s Unique gifts for #maritime & #history lovers: ✨F8 Bundle – £20 ✨MGB81 Bundle – £130 ✨HSL102 Bundle – £100 Available in-person until 23 Dec / Postal orders close 20 Dec Email boatbookings@portsmouthhq.org to order! #portsmouth
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Today, Jared, our workshop technician, is regrinding the primary bevel on a chisel at roughly 25 degrees- making it nice and sharp! Proper tool care ensures our volunteers always have ‘cutting edge’ tools to work with! ⛏️ #restoration #workshop #maritime #heritage #portsmouth
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Next steps in the Cyclops restoration! Fred added caulking grommets to the bolts for a watertight seal, while Ihor prepared the surface with thickened resin The stem is now fitted and bolts tightened- A huge milestone for Cyclops! #restoration #royalnavy #heritage #portsmouth
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