| HMS Belfast (picture by Peter Watts) |  |
HMS Belfast
Photographer Description of HMS Belfast
A panorama taken of the HMS Belfast on the banks of the River Thames in London. The panorama shows not only this historic war ship, but also the view along the Thames. The panorama was taken near to the Hayes Gallery on a sunny day.HMS Belfast - Further Information
Moored on the Thames in London, the HMS Belfast is free to holders of the London Pass, otherwise you must buy a ticket. There are a number of other London attractions in the area.The HMS Belfast was then the heaviest cruiser in the British fleet with a displacement of 11,553 tons. The HMS Duke of York against the German Gneisenau class battlecruiser HMS Belfast involved in action against the HMS Belfast later entered the Asian arena, with the aim of aiding the eviction of the Japanese from Malaya. This turned into a relief operation as the Japanese surrendered before her arrival. It is reported that a U-boat commander came upon the HMS Belfast unnoticed towards the end of the war but decided not to sink her. After the WWII she saw active service in the Korean War, and finally returned to the UK in 1963. Former HMS Belfast is also the location of a number of one-off special events and activities. Other London attractions near to the HMS Belfast that are covered by London Pass include The Monument (to the Fire of London), Winston Churchill's Britain at War, Vinopolis, Southwark Cathedral, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Other nearby attractions include The London Dungeon, City Hall, Hay's Galleria (for shopping) and the Design Museum.
Address:
HMS Belfast
Morgan's Lane
Tooley Street
London SE1 2JH
United Kingdom
Travel Directions and Getting There:
Underground: London Bridge (Jubilee, Northern lines)
Boat: London Bridge City Pier
Rail: London Bridge