HMS Belfast is the largest surviving example of Britain's twentieth century naval power and is now a museum moored on the Thames between Tower and London Bridge.  She was the first ship to be saved for the nation since Nelson's HMS Victory due to her historical importance.

Best known for her role in supporting the advancing Allied troops as they made their way onto Gold and Juno beaches on the morning of D-Day, 6 June 1944, HMS Belfast is now a naval time capsule, providing nine decks of living history to explore.

The HMS Belfast experience provides living testament to her illustrious service, her battle stories and the conditions in which up to 950 crew members lived and fought in until her retirement from the Royal Navy in 1965.

Over 6 million people have visited her since she became an Imperial War Museum site in 1978.  This year alone the Ship has played host to nearly 250,000 visitors, 60,000 school pupils and 5,500 children who have taken part in the 'Kip in a Ship' initiative.

She has an award winning education programme, special discounts for groups, a full What's On programme for families and a changing Exhibition programme.

HMS Belfast leaving Singapore on 26 March 1962 at the end of her final foreign service commission.  (IWM neg HU 4646)

To support the ship's activities, HMS Belfast undertakes a number of commercial activities including Corporate Hospitality hire, commercial filming and admission charging.

But as she is getting older she needs more help to stay young.  To ensure that HMS Belfast is preserved for future generations, the ship has launched a 'Fighting Fund for a Fighting Ship' appeal aimed at Individuals and Corporate Sponsors.  Please help us to help preserve her for the future.