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Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum

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St Pierre du Bois·Attraction

Part of Guernsey Museums, States of Guernsey

Standout

Active since 1976

Story

Built 1804 as military defence during Napoleonic Wars by Thomas Henry of Clos du Valle. Sold by War Office to States of Guernsey in 1891 for £185. Used by German forces in WW2 (Widerstandsnest Graur Turm). Restored and converted to shipwreck museum in 1976.

Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum is a Martello tower built in 1804 at Rocquaine Bay in St Pierre du Bois, known locally as the 'Cup and Saucer'. Operated by Guernsey Museums, it was converted into a shipwreck museum in 1976 and holds maritime artefacts from local shipwrecks, including salvage from MV Prosperity and a cannon from HMS Boreas. A Protected Monument (PM238), the fort is not wheelchair accessible and opens seasonally. —

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Established

1976 · 50 years

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • States Of Guernsey Heritage

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Not accessible to wheelchairs or push-chairs
Parking
Parking available at Guernsey Pearl, across the road from the causeway

Hours

25 March to 1 November 2026, 10:00-16:30 every day including bank holidays (seasonal)

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 265036
Email
museums@gov.gg
Website
museums.gov.gg
Social
Address
Rue de la Lague, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey GY7 9BY

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum.

  • 1804—Built as military defence during Napoleonic Wars · Built by Thomas Henry of Clos du Valle.
  • 1891—Sold by War Office to States of Guernsey · Sold for £185.

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