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Age 9-11 (KS2)Age 11-14 (KS3)
Ever wondered what life would be like as a crew member aboard a Navy ship?
Join IWM expert Ngaire as she helps us discover the extraordinary stories from the deck of the largest object in IWM’s collection, HMS Belfast. Find out about some of the jobs on board and the tough missions the ship went on during her time at sea.
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Ship Shape Stories
Curriculum Links and Learning Objectives
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KS3/4 - Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world, 1901-present.
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GCSE - Warfare and British society, c1250-Present.
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To explore personal stories of those who lived and worked on a warship during the Second World War.
HMS Belfast Crew

HMS Belfast Crew
HMS Belfast and CBBC Presenter Ben Shires need you to become the newest member of their crew!
From peeling potatoes to providing medical care, every member of the almost 1000 strong crew had a very important role to play and it’s time to find out yours!
HMS Belfast & D-Day

HMS Belfast & D-Day
HMS Belfast played an important role in D-Day, one of the most famous events of the Second World War.