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HMS Belfast
Free event with general admission
To perform well HMS Belfast’s crew had to be in the best possible health.
The ship had a sophisticated medical centre including a sick bay, dental surgery, dispensary, examination room, three surgeon officers and six medical orderlies.
In Fighting Fit, explore these medical rooms and learn about the key moments when these facilities were used.
Highlights
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Meet Tony Rowan
Discover how Korean War Surgeon Lieutenant Tony Rowan treated patients. Hear his own words and understand the emotional impact of this important role on board.
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Sea beds
Notice how the beds in the sick bay pivot. This was so they remained level while the ship rolled from side to side.
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Not just for the crew
When you explore this large fully equipped sick bay, you'll understand why casualties (friendly, enemy, and civilian) were often brought specifically on-board HMS Belfast to be treated.
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