Phoenician ship at St Katherine Docks

If you are interested the mysterious ancient culture of the Phoenicians, this summer offers you once in a life time opportunity to view rare ancient Phoenician artefacts and experience life on board of a replica of an authentic Phoenician vessel from 600 BC. The ship, moored at the West Marina in St Katharine Docks, will be spending this summer there hosting the exhibition ‘The Phoenicians: The Greatest Ancient Sailors’. From June 2nd, Phoenicia will be transformed into a floating museum featuring ancient artifacts from the Phoenician era.

Prestbury’s Ben Walford said: “St Katharine Docks is thrilled to be welcoming Phoenicia to hold its summer exhibition here following a voyage from the Mediterranean to London. The vessel has been stunningly recreated using traditional material and methods, which will complement the beautiful environment of our historic Docks.”