Church Rocks Wreck Touchscreen

Simon Burton with the minion gunThe wreck was found in 1975, just offshore in Teignmouth, by 13-year-old Simon Burton.

Delve into the fascinating history of this 16th century Venetion vessel using our touchscreen exhibit. See filmed interviews with Simon, a short film made about the wreck by Shaldon School, photographs, research documents and several maps of the coast and other wrecks.

The display is part of the permanent Sea Gallery at the Museum, and is available now to all who visit the museum.

It was developed in partnership with the T.I.D.E. Projects, the 'Atlantic Network for Developing Historical Maritime Tourism'.