Description: Launchday 17/3/1938; HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum. Construction of Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy to be named after the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of ten Town-class cruisers, began in 12/1936. She was launched on St Patrick's Day 1938. Commissioned in early 8/1939 shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Belfast was initially part of the British naval blockade against Germany. In 11/1939, Belfast struck a German mine and, in spite of fears that she would be scrapped, spent more than two years undergoing extensive repairs. Belfast returned to action in 11/1942 with improved firepower, radar equipment, and armor. Belfast saw action escorting Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union during 1943 and in 12/1943 played an important role in the Battle of North Cape, assisting in the destruction of the German warship Scharnhorst. In 6/1944, Belfast took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In 6/1945, she was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of the Second World War. Belfast saw further combat action in 1950–52 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernization between 1956 and 1959. A number of further overseas commissions followed before she entered reserve in 1963. Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable, mixture of a gloss and matte finish paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment. • Paper weight: 210 g/m² • Giclée printing quality • Opacity: 97% • Slightly glossy
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