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Discover the Naseby!

Explore the Naseby, the most famous ship in Oliver Cromwell’s navy, and create your own 17th century battleship.

Ages 8+

Information
Where
The Cromwell Museum
Theme
Famous People,
History
Type of Activity
Making,
Twilight at the Museums
Type of Session
Online session

The Naseby was a built in 1655 and was the most famous ship in Oliver Cromwell’s navy. It had 80 guns, and 650 men lived and worked on it! 

Learn more about the ship and then have a go at creating your model and set sail for adventure.

Download the activity here.

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