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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.
Other Museums that may be of interest are: Winston Churchills Britain At War Museum in London, Tower Bridge in Southwark, Design Museum in Southwark, Bramah Tea And Coffee Museum in Southwark, Bank Of England Museum in London, Imperial War Museum in London.
Attractions near HMS Belfast include Tower Of London in City of London, Hays Galleria in London, St Paul's Cathedral in City of London, National Theatre in South Bank, London Eye in London, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Rotherhithe, Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden, The Vaudeville Theatre in City of Westminster, Covent Garden Market in London, Sadlers Wells Theatre in Islington.
There are 50 hotels within 2.1 miles of HMS Belfast ranging in price from £45 at the cheap end to £242. The nearest hotels are Hilton London Tower Bridge (0.1m) with rooms from £108, London Bridge Hotel (0.3m) with rooms from £109, Apex City Of London Hotel (0.3m) with rooms from £99.
HILTON LONDON TOWER BRIDGE
LONDON BRIDGE HOTEL
APEX CITY OF LONDON HOTEL
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