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Maritime museums · London

James Caird

♿ Wheelchair: limited

James Caird in England London, United Kingdom.

Detail of a door at Dulwich College - geograph.org.uk - 7728481

Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
  • 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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4395, -0.0840
District
Southwark
Parish
Southwark, unparished area
Postcode
SE21 7LD
Parliamentary constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

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Frequently asked questions

Where is James Caird?
James Caird is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4395°, -0.0840°.
Who owns James Caird?
James Caird is owned by Dulwich College.
Is James Caird wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at James Caird. Check ahead for specific facilities.