Maritime museums · London
James Caird
In or near City of Westminster.
James Caird in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Dulwich · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
James Caird is a preserved museum ship in England London, United Kingdom — a vessel of historic significance preserved as a public visitor attraction. Britain's museum ships span Tudor warships (Mary Rose), tea clippers (Cutty Sark), Victorian battleships (HMS Warrior) and 20th-century submarines.
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Place summary
James Caird is a maritime museum located in London. It is notable for its historical significance related to polar exploration. The museum houses the lifeboat used by Ernest Shackleton during his Antarctic expedition.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4395, -0.0840
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE21 7LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Nearest railway station
- West Dulwich — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26871097 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Caird?
- James Caird is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE21 7LD), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is James Caird?
- James Caird in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Caird?
- The nearest railway station is West Dulwich, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE21 7LD.
- Who owns James Caird?
- James Caird is owned by Dulwich College.
- How do I get to James Caird?
- The nearest railway station is West Dulwich, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE21 7LD.