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Hotel, Bed & Breakfast and Guest House accommodation suitable for visting HMS Belfast An Association of owners of the original 'little ships' that were involved in the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. A description and historical information on the Tower Hill Memorial, which commemorates the men and women of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who died in both World Wars and who have no known grave. Permanently dry-docked at Greenwich, the Cutty Sark is the world's only remaining tea clipper, and in her heyday, one of the fastest ships in the merchant service. The D-Day landings were part of the world's greatest invasion force, but not everything went according to plan. Underwater archaeologist Brett Phaneuf investigates the disastrous amphibious operation at Omaha Beach. A BBCi History website. The D-Day Museum was opened in 1984 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of D-Day. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part in Operation Overlord. A guide to England's destinations, attractions and events, along with a comprehensive range of quality-assured accommodation. See also the Family Fun section on for an interactive look at what's on offer. Explosion! is an award winning museum of naval warfare created within 18th century buildings at the Royal Navy's former armaments depot of Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire. The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1777. These sit on the edge of a delightful camber basin on the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, with views across to Portchester Castle, Whale Island and the Naval Base. Family history data CD's and publications available for purchase on a number of historical subjects including the Battle of Jutland Roll of Honour and Dambuster crew lists. The Fleet Air Arm Museum covers all aspects of the history of naval aviation and the operations of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm, the aircraft they have flown, the people who have served with them, and the ships and stations where they served. The historic vessel Havengore is being restored at Chatham Maritime in Kent. Having performed many notable ceremonial duties over 40 years on the Thames she is best known for carrying the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill during the state funeral in 1965. The history of Chatham Dockyard from Tudor times to the present day. The site includes information on the Royal Dockyard Museum, the historic warships, the RNLI National Exhibition Hall and the Ropery. HMS Asphodel, a Flower Class Corvette, was sunk in 1944. This site is dedicated to the memory of those who served in her. HMS Belfast Association membership is made up of Officers and Ship's Company of HMS Belfast when in Commission. Part of the Imperial War Museum group of museums, HMS Belfast is a cruiser. She was launched in March 1938 and served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst at the Battle of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings. A website dedicated to the memory of the estimated 4000+ souls who were lost aboard Lancastria, 17th June 1940 The Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the history of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it. From slavers to luxury liners, submarine hunters to passenger ferries, discover Liverpool's central role in centuries at sea. |