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HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage.

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LAUNCH! Shipbuilding through the ages
HMS Belfast, London’s Floating Naval Museum, is preparing a family-orientated exhibition using hands-on and computerised interactive displays to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods.

Event Feature

October Half Term Big Draw Activity
25th October 2008 to 2nd November 2008
at 11:00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00
Location: HMS Belfast
A fun drop-in drawing activity suitable for families with young children. Part of the National Big Draw event.

Virtual Tour

When you visit HMS Belfast you will have nine decks of living history to explore. The ship has been carefully preserved to reflect the different decades of her service and the campaigns that she served in.

Click here to find out more about what you will see and experience when you come onboard, or to discover the HMS Belfast story.