HMS Belfast was launched on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1938 by Anne Chamberlain – the wife of then Prime … More
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February 7. Ards men’s costly service. Roll of Honour
Four Ards men were killed in action together on this day in 1916. James Calvert, David McConnell, Charles Newell and John … More
Belfast sailor and HMS Belfast at Battle of North Cape – Boxing Day 1943
On this day in 1943 the last capital ship big gun engagement between the Royal Navy and Germany took place … More