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HMS Belfast
Free event with general admission
HMS Belfast was a floating gun platform with one purpose: to get the guns into position, aim them and fire them.
The upper levels hold the brains of the ship. The navigational, tactical, communication and gunnery control systems are up here – and most of the ships guns.
Explore these upper decks for yourself and see where the admiral would take charge of his fleet.
Highlights
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360° Views
Head up to the flag deck to enjoy excellent views of London! Spot people on the North bank of the river using the binoculars situated there. Can you spot the Gherkin?
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Sit in the Captain’s chair
Take control of the ship from the best seat on board in the compass platform!
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Command a Fleet of Ships
Using our interactive plotting tables, help recover a downed plane from the sea off the coast of North Borneo – an operation based on a real-life exercise carried out by the ship in 1961.
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