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Subaquatic Steampunk surfaces in Gosport in September

By John Freeman on April 11, 2018

Gosport’s Royal Navy Submarine Museum has announced a Subaquatic Steampunk Weekend this September.

Offering six outstanding performers and the best steampunk artists artwork on display to amaze and inspire, the event also includes a steampunk market areas to peruse and purchase something utterly unique.

Relax with a drink in the Gin and Beer tent, take part in Steampunk fun and games including Tea Duelling, board game area and more.

And, of course, step on board to explore real submarines and feel like Captain Nemo!

• The Subaquatic Steampunk Weekend – 29th – 30th September 2018 Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport | Tickets are on sale now

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.