HMS Belfast, London: History - Details & Photos

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Buckingham Palace, Westminster
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London Zoo, City of London
HMS Belfast, Southwark
Tower of London, City of London
Thames Barrier, Woolwich

HMS Belfast moored on the Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge with the Tower of London just visible on the left hand side.. Click to enlarge.

Photo 1: HMS Belfast - floating museum HMS Belfast

London: Attractions: Museums

HMS Belfast
Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, Southwark, London, England SE1 2JH

Interior Visit

Tel: 0207 940 6300

Website

When launched in 1938, HMS Belfast represented the high-water mark in British cruiser development; a 6" cruiser holding a crew of 950 men, and now preserved as a floating museum offering an insight into naval life.

From its launch, HMS Belfast went almost immediately into action in World War II, capturing the German liner SS Cap Norte, before succombing to a german mine which took her out of action until the end of 1842.

HMS Belfast was responsible for the sinking of the battlecruiser Scharnhorst at the Battle of North Cape in 1943, and fired the first shots on D Day.

Belfast ceased active service in 1963 and became the floating museum you see today in 1971.

Attractions near HMS Belfast include Watford, Winston Churchills Britain At War Museum at London, Tower Bridge near Southwark, Tower Of London at City of London, Design Museum near Southwark, Bankside Gallery at London, Bramah Tea And Coffee Museum near Southwark.

STAYING NEAR
HMS BELFAST

There are 50 hotels within 2.0 miles of HMS Belfast ranging in price from £25 to £269. Nearest major town is Watford. The nearest hotels are shown below:

Hilton London Tower Bridge
Set against the backdrop of London's best historical landmark, this brand new, contemporary hotel has a striking exterio
Rooms from: £99
Distance: 0.2m

London Bridge Hotel
The independently owned, 4 star London Bridge Hotel is a contemporary yet comfortable place to stay. It is in an ideal l
Rooms from: £119
Distance: 0.3m

Apex City Of London Hotel
This chic, highly stylish hotel is situated in the Tower Hill district, with major businesses and the historic Tower of
Rooms from: £99
Distance: 0.3m

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Winston Churchills Britain At War Museum 0.1m Tower Bridge 0.3m Tower Of London 0.3m Design Museum 0.3m Bankside Gallery 0.5m Bramah Tea And Coffee Museum 0.5m

Approximate distances to HMS Belfast

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