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LAUNCH! Shipbuilding through the ages
HMS Belfast, London’s Floating Naval Museum, is preparing a family-orientated exhibition using hands-on and computerised interactive displays to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods.

Jutland Veteran Celebrated as Hologram Jutland Veteran Celebrated as Hologram
Britain’s oldest man and the last known survivor of the Battle of Jutland has been captured as a hologram which can be seen as part of the Ghosts of Jutland exhibition.

St Patrick’s Day Quiz Trail Leads Children to their own Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day Quiz Trail Leads Children to their own Pot of Gold
HMS Belfast Association ‘Men of the Sea’  launched on 18th March 2006.
 

HMS Belfast Association Book Launch HMS Belfast Association Book Launch
HMS Belfast Association ‘Men of the Sea’  launched on 18th March 2006.
 

Cool for Cats and Kids at half-term! Cool for Cats and Kids at half-term!
HMS Belfast recently released newly digitised photographs from the Imperial War Museum’s Photograph Archive of some of the Royal Navy’s most dedicated crew members - the ship's cat

Press Releases
PDF fileHMS Belfast Celebrates First Annual Veterans’ Day (19 Kb)
HMS Belfast, London’s Floating Naval Museum, is offering free entry to this historic ship for anyone who has served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces to celebrate Veterans’ Day, Tuesday 27 June 2006.

PDF fileLaunch of the book 'HMS Belfast Association ‘Men of the Sea’' (19 Kb)
Men of the Sea was compiled with material provided by the members of the HMS Belfast Association. It includes historical photographs and personal details of her former Ship’s companies, as well as memories and anecdotes from their time on board the ship.

PDF fileHero’s Dying Wish (26 Kb)
Ex-crew member's dying wish to see HMS Belfast one last time is fulfilled by Age Concern Ripon and members of the HMS Belfast Association.

PDF fileMajor New 'C35' Events Programme for 2006 on HMS Belfast (54 Kb)
To celebrate her 35th year as a museum, we have created an extensive ‘C35 programme’ of activities for all the family to enjoy onboard HMS Belfast.

PDF fileA Cook's Life! (21 Kb)
Discover what life would have been like for Sam the Sailor as he trains to become one of the ship’s cooks onboard HMS Belfast.

PDF fileCelebrate Australia Day Onboard HMS Belfast! (24 Kb)
To celebrate Australia Day, HMS Belfast is pleased to offer visitors reduced price entry on Thursday 26th January.

PDF fileWorld War Two returns to the Pool of London! (12 Kb)
Tower Bridge Exhibition and HMS Belfast are teaming up in February half-term (11 -19 February) to offer children the chance to learn about the Second World War and win a monumental prize!

PDF fileTower Bridge and HMS Belfast launch bid to woo group travel to the Capital (8 Kb)
Two of London’s most famous attractions Tower Bridge Exhibition and HMS Belfast are teaming up to offer group travel organisers the chance to take advantage of a joint ticket offer stopping by at these two capital landmarks.


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