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    HMS Unicorn

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    Unicorn is the oldest British-built ship afloat and Scotlands only example of a wooden hulled warship from the golden age of sail. Berthed in Dundee's historic Victoria Dock Unicorn houses a museum of The Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve, and is fitted out with a battery of 18 pounder guns, ship models, mess tables and hammocks, and the restored Captain's Cabin containing contemporary furnishings.

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    3.33

    (3 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    3

    Parking (avg.)

    2.33

    Toilets (avg.)

    1.16

    Staff (avg.)

    4.33

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    clive

    Aug 2022

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    3.5

    HMS Unicorn

    HMS Unicorn is an old ship that was built in 1824 and has a lot of history about it. Access is via a ramp from the Pavement to the Gun deck. If you are in a Wheelchair this will be the only area you will get to see as the other decks are accessed via very steep stairs or ladders. However there is the chance to see the desks via a 10 min video that is shown this is off the ship next to the ramp you use to get on and off the ship.
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    gordon_lawtie

    Feb 2018

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    3

    HMS Unicorn

    Wheelchair users can get into the museum for free as there are many parts of the ship that wheelchair users can't get too.
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    Feb 2018

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    3.5

    Steep entrance ramp, but worth it!

    HMS Unicorn is a wooden war ship based on Dundee's Victoria Dock. It is almost 200 years old and has loads of atmosphere on the ship. Wheelchair access is limited to the main deck, but there is more than enough to see here to give you a good idea of how things were when this ship was on the sea.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by HMS Unicorn

    Disabled Access at HMS Unicorn

    Limited disabled access to the Gun Deck, wheelchair visitors admitted free of charge, carers charged at concessionary rate. There is an audio visual presentation and a computerised virtual tour available. The visually impaired can be guided round the ship with a large number of the artefacts available to touch.

    Accessible parking at HMS Unicorn

    There are no dedicated parking spaces for the disabled, however, blue badge holders can park free of charge in the parking bays beside the ship or on the double yellow lines adjacent to the main door.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at HMS Unicorn

    The organisation is in the process of looking at the provision of disabled toilets and are actively drawing up plans to redevelop the existing toilet facilities and provide suitable accomodation for disabled visitors.
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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at HMS Unicorn

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

    Easy read

    Accessible services at HMS Unicorn

    Audio Description

    Audio description is available to describe visual information.

    Other features at HMS Unicorn

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: jen.robinson@frigateunicorn.org

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    Location

    Victoria Dock, South Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom, DD1 3BP

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