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A spectacular new extension opened in 1999 adding many new features. This national museum explains Britain's worldwide influence through its explorers, traders, migrants and naval power. The new galleries include Prince Frederick's gilded royal barge, round-the-world yacht 'Suhaili' and ship models as up-to-date as P & O's latest cruise liner. Features on costume, the global garden and the ecology of the sea. Many beautiful maritime paintings.