Welcome to the Charlestown Shipwreck Centre
The Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NJ
Located in a historic china clay building, we offer visitors an insight into the history of Charlestown and shipwrecks. We have the largest exhibition of artifacts recovered by divers, on public display in the UK. Walk through underground tunnels where clay trucks were pushed out to the ships in the port.
Attractions at Charlestown Shipwreck Centre
The Shipwreck and historical artefacts on display in the centre are the largest private collection of this type on public display in Europe. Brought together over the last 45 to 50 years, it forms the basis of one of the most unusual and interesting collections open to the public. There are countless items from a bygone age as well as artefacts from over 150 shipwrecks.
The many and varied exhibitions reflect village life in Charlestown, it's history, shipwrecks and the once thriving China Clay industry. The exhibition shows a tremendous range of maritime history dating back to 1715 and one of the largest underwater diving equipment collections in the country, including various suits used for treasure seeking and naval purposes.
Don't miss the chance to see the fascinating story told by many of the exhibits in the Titanic collection.
Don't miss the chance to see the fascinating story told by many of the exhibits in the Titanic collection.
Contact Details and Location Map
If you would like further information about Charlestown Shipwreck Centre
please use the following contact details
The Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NJ
Telephone: 01726 69897 | Email: admin@shipwreckcharlestown.com
please use the following contact details
The Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NJ
Telephone: 01726 69897 | Email: admin@shipwreckcharlestown.com
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