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.
Onboard Commentary:
• Multi-lingual recorded commentary available in 10 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Finnish and Estonian)
RED LINE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
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Freedom Square
Kadriog Palace
Estonian Maritinme Museum
Old Town
Seaplane Harbour
Saint Olav's Church
BLUE LINE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Viru Square
Toompea Castle
Open Air Museum
Tallinn Zoo
Estonian Maritime Museum
Seaplane Harbour
GREEN LINE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Pirita
TV Tower
Botanic Gardens
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Russalka Monument
Catégorie:Porte Carte,Organisateur de documents,Portefeuille de Voyage; Pour:Homme,Femme; Activité:Usage quotidien,Sécurité; Fonction Première:Portable; Matériau:Cuir véritable; Dimensions:12.59.53; Tranche d'Age:Adultes; Fonction:Blocage RFID,Antivol; Motif:Classique,Rétro; date d'inscription:10/21/2020; Mode de production:approvisionnement externe
Explore Madame Tussuads Blackpool.
Highlights include:
1. Big Night In
Join the cast of your favourite TV shows in the Big Night In!
2. Lifestyle TV
Stylish room makeovers, the perfect garden and a fabulous dinner?
3. Crime Drama
Snoop around and find all of the Crime Drama stars
4. Docu Drama
'Hang out' with Bear Grylls and other documentary drama stars
5. I'm a Celebrity
Test your survivor skills and enter the jungle. Do you have what it takes to pass the creepy crawly challenge?
6. Football Locker Room
Line up next to your favourite football heroes
7. Sports
In our interactive sports world you can show your skills and compete with your favourite sport stars!
8. Coronation Street
Stroll down the cobbles of Coronation street and enjoy a nice cold pint in the fully licensed Rovers Return bar
9. Music
Take centre stage with your favourite pop and rock stars
10. Authentic History
Learn all about how Madame Tussauds create wax figures
11. Best of British
Take your place amongst royalty and a whole host of British greats
12. Family Favourites
Join the family favourites from children's TV to movie heroes
13. Comedy
Have a laugh with comedy stars from past and present
Proseguiremos nuestra ruta en 4×4 atravesando el bosque de la zona norte del espacio natural para más tarde recorrer la aldea del Rocío, su ermita y el observatorio de la SEO. Tras descubrir este lugar nos adentraremos a pie en los palacios y senderos del Parque Nacional de Doñana junto al arroyo de La Rocina. Después de almorzar llegaremos a la playa para conocer el sistema dunar más grande de nuestro país.
Al regresar y aprovechando el atardecer recorreremos el pinar de El Abalario una zona donde posiblemente podremos avistar alguno de los grandes mamíferos del Espacio Natural de Doñana.
Incluye: traslado en 4×4 y guía.