Saturday 15 March 2008

A Happy Birthday, HMS Belfast


His Majesty's Ship Belfast was launched on St Patrick's Day, 1938, at the Belfast Shipyard by the then Prime Minister's wife, Mrs Chamberlain. It cost £2.14m. His late Majesty King George VI reigned then.

The City of Belfast naturally has strong bonds with HMS Belfast. I am proud of Her enduring heritage and salute Her seventieth anniversary.

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