One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. HMS Belfast played a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage.
Launch! Shipbuilding Through the Ages
This new family-orientated exhibition will use hands-on and computerised interactive displays and engaging film and footage to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods. The exhibition will focus on the science, engineering and social history of shipbuilding in Great Britain, and the interactive elements of the exhibition will allow children of all ages to get involved and experience this history.
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‘What shall we give in return for so much?’ One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Serving Britain for 32 years, she played an important role in both the Second World War and the Korean War as well as performing peacekeeping duties throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Saved from destruction in 1971, HMS Belfast is now part of the Imperial War Museum and is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s Victory. Through its team of staff and volunteers – many of whom are veteran crew – the Imperial War Museum is dedicated to making sure that HMS Belfast still has a role to play in reminding visitors of her unique place in Britain’s maritime heritage.
History of HMS Belfast
The term 'cruiser' goes back to the days of sailing ships when large frigates could be detached from the main fleet to cruise independently. The sailing cruiser, like her twentieth-century counterpart, was sufficiently powerful and fast to attack and destroy enemy commerce raiders. During the nineteenth century when sail gave way to steam and wooden ships were replaced by those built of iron, and later of steel, the cruiser evolved into a powerful warship which was used to patrol the Empire trade routes and protect friendly merchant shipping. After the First World War (1914-1918) a single category of cruiser emerged whose size was indicated by the size of its guns; thus, HMS Belfast is a 6-inch cruiser, designed for the protection of trade, for offensive action, and as a powerful support for amphibious operations.
Please note: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow 1½ - 2 hours for your visit.
Spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas to experience the raw and natural beauty of the Grand Canyon South Rim. Words and even pictures cannot fully describe this stunning gift of nature. First photographed by Timothy O’Sullivan in 1871, we continue trying to capture the beauty of this geological wonder, but nothing compares to seeing the Grand Canyon in person. Gray Line has been providing Grand Canyon sightseeing excursions since 1947, so it’s fair to say that we've mastered the amazing tour experience to ensure you have the best possible touring experience.
Your day will start by departing from the Gray Line Tour Center in Las Vegas located just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip. En route to the Grand Canyon, your tour guide will provide you with expert narration of the area’s most historical and interesting facts about the Spanish explorers, numerous native cultures, and the early Western Settlers of northern Arizona. A delicious lunch is provided at the Imax theater. Prepare for a spectacular experience that you and your family will not soon forget! Heading deeper into the National Park, we will stop for more sightseeing time at Bright Angel Lodge, one of the original hotel destinations at the Grand Canyon South Rim located directly on the edge of the Grand Canyon itself.
Get ready for a nice relaxing ride back to Las Vegas in comfort aboard our luxury motorcoaches.
All vehicles offer WI-FI on all tours:
15 minutes - free up to 25MB
1 hour - $2.95 up to 255MB
3 hours - $4.95 up to 655 MB
24 hours - $14.95 up to 1000 MB
Sunday Lunch Menu
Available throughout October and November
Bateaux London Sunday Lunch Menu
Spiced cauliflower veloute
shallot bhaji, curry oil (v)
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Roast beef
Duck fat potatoes, roasted carrot, winter greens, Yorkshire pudding, pan jus
Veggie wellington
roast potatoes, winter greens, sauce epice (v)
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Vanilla & Bergamott crème brulee
shortbread
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British artisan cheese
Millers toast, oatcakes, chutney, grapes - £8.00
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Tea & Coffee
Petit fours
Bateaux Windsor reserves the right to change menus and beverage prices as required without prior notice.
Bateaux Windsor does not certify that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. (V) denotes vegetarian dish.
Please Note
Comfortable shoes and clothes are advised
Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
Due to new safety measures customers may experience queues of up to 15 minutes (Skip-the-line admission included). This is as a result of metal detectors being installed at certain attraction.
Catégorie:Oreiller de Voyage; Activité:Voyage; Matériau:Polaire,Coton,Éponge; Fonction:Coussin de Nuque,Lavable en machine,Pliable,Confortable,Repos de Voyage,Portable,Ajustable,Soulage les Douleurs au Cou et aux Epaules; date d'inscription:10/12/2016; Pays populaire:Brésil,Royaume-Uni,Canada,États Unis; Produits spéciaux sélectionnés:COD
