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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.