Gosport submarine museum temporarily shuts doors due to damage after Storm Eunice

By Emily Jessica Turner

Published 19th Feb 2022, 17:38 BST

Updated 21st Feb 2022, 14:29 BST

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A GOSPORT maritime museum has said it is closed until Wednesday morning due to storm damage.

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on Jetty Road has made the decision to temporarily close due to safety concerns.

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In a Tweet, the submarine museum said: ‘We apologise for any disappointment, but the safety of visitors and staff is our number one priority.’

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Jetty Road, Gosport.

Picture: Sarah Standing (030220-5216) — The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Jetty Road, Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (030220-5216)

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Jetty Road, Gosport.

Picture: Sarah Standing (030220-5216) — The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Jetty Road, Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (030220-5216)

A statement from the museum said that it is planned to reopen at 11am on Wednesday. The Explosion! building is not affected.

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