"I'm a Jolly-'er Majesty's Jolly-an' sailor too" (c) HMS Belfast

Mar 18, 2013 17:18

HMS Belfast was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March, 1938 by the Prime Minister's wife, Mrs Anne Chamberlain, and was finally commissioned into the Royal Navy on 5 August 1939 ( Read more... )

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eglantine_br March 18 2013, 18:26:34 UTC
Just lovely. Amazingly similar to US ships, on the inside. Looks cozy.

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featherygold March 18 2013, 19:56:12 UTC
Thank you! It is cozy indeed, with their cat...

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mylodon March 19 2013, 09:05:16 UTC
She's a beauty. Last went on her when my dad was still alive so I see her and think of him. He taught me how to go down ships' ladders properly.

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featherygold March 20 2013, 12:09:06 UTC
Thank you! She is a beauty! You are so lucky to have such a dad

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