Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks is making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Created in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Museum, this exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the tales of iconic shipwrecks, brought to life through intricate, large-scale LEGO® models designed by Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught.
Brickwrecks will take you on a journey through maritime archaeology, recreating world-famous shipwrecks with incredible detail and creativity. From ancient vessels to modern-day wrecks, the exhibition covers legendary ships spanning over 3,000 years, offering a unique opportunity to discover each ship’s story, its historical significance, and the remarkable finds uncovered at these underwater archaeological sites.
About the organiser
For more than four centuries Chatham was one of the most important centres of warship building and repair. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it became one of the country’s largest and most important industrial sites. The Royal Dockyard at Chatham closed in March 1984, bringing more than 400 years of service to a close.
Today, under the custody of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail and is home to over 100 buildings and structures, including 47 Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
As a registered charity that employs over 140 people, the Trust aims to not only set the benchmark in maintaining excellence in the sympathetic preservation and use of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, its buildings, ships and collections through diverse re-use, but also to engage the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard.
https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/brickwrecks/
Image: BATAVIA, Brickwrecks. Photo by Lovisa Brämming
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