The HMS Caroline Experience
Step aboard HMS Caroline and discover the only ship ever shortlisted for the most prestigious museum prize in the world - the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019!
Based in Belfast’s famous Titanic Quarter, HMS Caroline is a First World War-era ship now restored as a must-see floating museum with an amazing story to tell.
Be immersed in life aboard this unique vessel – lone survivor of history’s greatest naval engagement…The Battle of Jutland!
Explore recreated historic spaces such as the Captain’s Cabins, Sick Bay and Galley kitchen – all brought to life with the stories of the people who lived on board.
Discover interactive exhibits where you can try your hand at cracking codes, signalling ships and evading enemy attacks. Then venture down into the depths where you can hear the rumbling of the ship’s original engines.
Make sure to stop by the authentic Mess Deck Café for some local treats or relax in the maritime-themed play park and picnic area.
So immerse yourself on board HMS Caroline – one of the last remaining ships from the First World War.
HMS Caroline in Belfast
The newly restored WWI battleship HMS Caroline is now open to the public. The ship belonged to a fleet of British naval ships that fought in the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
HMS Caroline... and RMS Titanic - Made in Belfast, Ireland (Currently Northern Ireland)
HMS Caroline was a C-class light cruiser of the British Royal Navy. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914. At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland for the later stages of her career. She was the last remaining British First World War light cruiser in service, and she remains the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat.
From gotobelfast.com:
The Titanic was designed and built in Belfast between 1909 and 1912 and sent proudly out on her maiden voyage. When RMS Titanic sailed away from Belfast on her maiden voyage on April 10th, 1912, she was hailed as 'the new wonder of the world'. A remarkable feat of Edwardian engineering and craftsmanship, she was the largest and most luxuriously appointed ship ever seen, and despite her tragic sinking she remains a source of enduring pride in the city where she was built - Belfast.
Already visitors can explore the recently restored Titanic's Dock and Pump-House which comprises a 7-acre scheduled monument site and includes the Thompson Dry Dock and its associated Pump-House. The Pump-House was once the beating heart of Harland & Wolff's operation during the construction of the great White Star Liners - Britannic, Olympic and most famously the RMS Titanic.
Life is returning to Queens Island, home to Harland and Wolff shipbuilders. A £7billion waterfront development, twice the size of London's Canary Wharf, has already begun, bearing the name Titanic Quarter. Titanic's little sister, SS Nomadic, which served as a tender ship at Cherbourg, has returned to Belfast and is being faithfully restored. There are ambitious plans to commemorate the centenary of Titanic's launch and her departure from Belfast in 2012 including the development of an iconic visitor attraction with galleries telling the story of Northern Ireland's maritime history and the world famous Titanic.
The Thompson Dock itself is the footprint of Titanic and provides an amazing representation of the scale of the ship. Today the Pump-House comprises of a Visitor Centre & Cafe, Interpretative Centre, meeting rooms & event space. Belfast has gained international recognition as a 'city on the rise' by Lonely Planet in 2007 and Titanic now has a future as well as a past.
HMS Caroline Belfast Alexandra Dock
I'm down past the Nomadic and the Titanic exhibition centre to view an old war vessel moored up beyond the Science Centre, HMS Caroline. Few people come down this far or know of her presence and importance to the WW1 war effort. One of the things I noted was how they built warships in those days. She is long, very thin and lies very low in the water. She was very fast through the water for her day. She had torpedoes as her main armament. She had an exposed bridge! Another remarkable thing I hadn't known, was that byplanes took off from her deck by means of some sort of catapult mechanism . Anyway I'll print the official version below.
HMS Caroline was built by Cammell Laird of Birkenhead. She was laid down on 28 January 1914, launched on 29 September 1914 and completed in December 1914.
HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914. At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the later stages of her career. She was the last remaining British First World War light cruiser in service, and she remains the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat. She is also one of only three surviving Royal Navy warships of the First World War, along with the 1915 Monitor HMS M33 in Portsmouth dockyard), and the Flower-class sloop HMS President (1918), (formerly HMS Saxifrage) moored on the Thames at Blackfriars.
HMS Caroline served in the North Sea throughout the First World War. Upon commissioning, she joined the Grand Fleet based at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, serving as leader of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla. She was part of the Grand Fleet's 1st Light Cruiser Squadron from February to November 1915. In early 1916 she joined the Grand Fleet's 4th Light Cruiser Squadron and remained with it – fighting as part of it at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May-1 June 1916 under the command of Captain Henry R. Crooke – through the end of the war in November 1918. From 1917 until late 1918, she carried a flying-off platform for the launching of Royal Naval Air Service and later Royal Air Force fighters to intercept German airships operating over the North Sea.
From 1939 until 1945, during the Second World War, Caroline served as the Royal Navy's headquarters in Belfast Harbour, which was used as a home base by many of the warships escorting Atlantic and Arctic convoys, including Captain-class frigates of the 3rd Escort Group.
n June 2012 plans to move Caroline to Portsmouth were announced, subject to the availability of funding. However, in October 2012 the Northern Ireland government announced that the ship would remain in Belfast and that the National Heritage Memorial Fund had pledged £1,000,000 to help to restore her. In May 2013 the Heritage Lottery Fund announced an £845,600 grant to support conversion work as a museum.
19th Dec 2012 news
Northern Ireland tourism Minister Arlene Foster brought to an end years of speculation that the vessel might be moved to the National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth when she announced that light cruiser Caroline, which has been berthed at Belfast’s Alexandra Dock since 1923, is to stay on the River Lagan and be restored to her former glory. A £1m National Heritage Memorial Fund grant will support the work.
Mrs Foster, whose department has set aside an immediate £10,000 for urgent remedial work, said: “We have secured an important piece of Northern Ireland’s maritime history and what will become a ‘must see’ attraction. She is part of the fabric of Belfast and is listed on the National Register of Historic Vessels.”
HMS Caroline is berthed in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, close to the successful ‘Titanic Experience’ exhibition and to the dry dock where RMS Titanic’s restored tender vessel, SS Nomadic, is on display, further strengthening the experience on offer.
Caroline was decommissioned in 2011 as HQ of the Ulster Division, Royal Navy Reserve, and organisers hope to tap into personal and family memories of the ship throughout her long career.
HMS Caroline WW1 C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy - Belfast Ireland
Whats going on guys,
In this video we are dipping back into the Ireland Series and walking along the HMS Caroline.
HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914.
Sorry about the slow walk, I had hurt my foot whilst in Ireland... maybe way tooooooo much Guinness was consumed.
Boss out!
HMS Caroline
Please watch: Carnfunnock Country Park
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A visit to HMS Caroline.
HMS Caroline, a World War I Light Cruiser, is the last surviving ship from the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Having undergone extensive restoration, the new visitor experience in Belfast's Titanic Quarter allows visitors to discover a range of historic spaces including the Captain Crookes Cabin, engine room, sick bay and galley kitchen. Visitors can explore, through a mixture of historic restoration, state-of-the-art special effects and hands-on interactive exhibits, the importance of the Battle of Jutland and discover what life was like at sea for over three hundred crew who served on board.
Six-months to go until WW1 ship HMS Caroline is open to the public
David Cook of the 'Friends of Caroline' explains why the ship is an important link to the past and will be a proud addition to the Titanic Quarter.
HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914.
At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the later stages of her career.
She was the last remaining British First World War light cruiser in service, and she is the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat.
HMS Caroline
The story behind the last surviving ship from the Battle of Jutland.
HMS Caroline - Belfast's newest tourist attraction proves a hit with visitors
Copyright belongs to Clipstorm/ The Belfast Telegraph
By Kirsten Elder
HMS Caroline opened to the public today as Belfast's latest tourist attraction.
Having undergone extensive restoration, this new visitor experience in Belfast's Titanic Quarter allows you to discover a range of historic spaces including the Captain Crookes Cabin, engine room, sick bay and galley kitchen. Visitors can explore, through a mixture of historic restoration, state-of-the-art special effects and hands-on interactive exhibits, the importance of the Battle of Jutland and discover what life was like at sea for over three hundred crew who served on board.
Visitors will also be able to investigate the events leading up to the Battle of Jutland and consider the point of view of the German and British Naval Forces – both of whom claimed victory after the battle.
It is the only floating survivor from the sea battle that changed the course of the First World War, albeit at a terrible cost in lives on both the British and German sides.
HMS Caroline - Alexandra Dock, Belfast.
Welcome on board the newest tourist attraction in Belfast - HMS Caroline. A World War One, C-class Light Cruiser, HMS Caroline saw combat service action at the Battle of Jutland - the only major naval action of WW1. Built in 1914 at Cammell Laird shipyard, HMS Caroline is the last remaining British WW1 light cruiser still afloat and the only survivor of the Battle of Jutland.
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HMS CAROLINE 1914-2009
HMS Caroline
A tour of the ship with Commander Martin Quinn and reflections on its history by those who served on her.
Wrens of HMS Caroline
This HLF funded documentary was produced by HMS Caroline’s Curatorial and Community Engagement teams in partnership with students from the Northern Regional College.
The film depicts the experiences of sixteen former HMS Caroline Wrens who served on the ship between the 1940s to the 1990s, from what their friends and families thought about them joining up to their views about the changing role of women in the Royal Navy.
The film has been produced to mark the centenary of the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service.
Music:
10 interesting facts about HMS Caroline
HMS Caroline is a unique and historic First World War ship located in the heart of Belfast's Titanic Quarter.
Visitors can explore historic spaces, test their skills at our interactive exhibits and learn about the men and women who have served on board.
Take a look at the video which details fun facts about HMS Caroline's long history.
Book your tickets online now:
HMS Caroline Engine Room Tom's Tour Part 6
HMS Caroline Engine room-Tom's Tour Part 6
This is the newly restored HMS Caroline sitting resplendent in the Alexandra Dock Belfast. This time I am exploring deep in the bowels of this great ship .
HMS Caroline is one of the world’s most historically significant war ships because she is the only floating survivor of the famous 1916 Battle of Jutland which was crucial in turning around the 1st WW in the favour of the allies. She is also the only C class light cruiser from that period. The Caroline is living history.
HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914. At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the later stages of her career. She is now converted into a museum ship, remaining moored in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.
She was the last remaining British First World War light cruiser in service, and she is the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat. She is also one of only three surviving Royal Navy warships of the First World War, along with the 1915 Monitor HMS M33 (in Portsmouth dockyard), and the Flower-class sloop HMS President (1918), (formerly HMS Saxifrage) moored on the Thames at Blackfriars.
Class and type: C-class light cruiser
Displacement:
Nominal: 3,750 tons
Loaded: 4,219 tons
Deep: 4,733 tons
Length: 420 ft (128.0 m) (446 ft (135.9 m) overall)
Beam: 41.5 ft (12.6 m)
Draught: 16 ft (5 m) maximum
Propulsion:
4 shaft Parsons turbines
Power: 40,000 shp
Speed: 28.5 knots (53 km/h)
Range: carried 405 tons (772 tons maximum) of fuel oil
Complement: 325
Armament:
As built:
2 × BL 6 in (152 mm) /45 Mk XII guns (2 × 1),
8 × QF 4 in (102 mm) /45 Mk V guns[1]
1 × 6 pounder,
4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Later:
4 × 6 in (152 mm) /45 Mk XII
2 × 3 in (76 mm) anti-aircraft
4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes.
Armour:
Belt: 3 to 1 in
Decks: 1 inch
HMS Caroline, Battleship
HMS Caroline (1914) is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline is the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat. She is also one of only three surviving Royal Navy warships of the First World War. She was converted into a museum ship and opened to the public in 2017 at Alexandra Dock, in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.
British War Museum and HMS Belfast 2004
HMS Caroline Decommissioning 01.04.11
It's the end of an era in for the Royal Navy in Northern Ireland. HMS Caroline has been moored in Alexandra Dock in Belfast for nearly 90 years.
But, as Fiona Weir reports, she's now been decommissioned as a reserve training base.
Captain John Rees OBE on HMS Caroline's restoration - National Lottery Awards 2018
HMS Caroline, the 100-year-old naval vessel and sole survivor of the Battle of Jutland has been announced as a finalist in the National Lottery Awards 2018.
The ship, which opened in 2016, followed by the completion of a visitor and exhibition centre in the restored Pump House and refurbishment of Alexandra Dock earlier this year, was the recipient of the largest ever Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £11.5m in 2014. It is the only project from Northern Ireland as a finalist in the Heritage category of the Awards.
The winner of the awards will be decided by a public vote, if you wish to show your support for HMS Caroline there are three ways in which you can vote.
1. Call 0844 836 9701
2.Vote via the website: bit.ly/2tJqPxe
3.Tweet using the hashtag #NLAHMSCaroline
Tom's HMS CAROLINE Deck Tour Part 2
This is Part 2 of my tour round HMS Caroline. In this video i take in the Deck lay out, Guns/torpedos and Helm.
Tom's HMS Caroline Tour Part 2
This is the newly restored HMS Caroline sitting resplendent in the Alexandra Dock Belfast.
HMS Caroline is one of the world’s most historically significant war ships because she is the only floating survivor of the famous 1916 Battle of Jutland which was crucial in turning around the 1st WW in the favour of the allies. She is also the only C class light cruiser from that period. The Caroline is living history.
HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914. At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the later stages of her career. She is now converted into a museum ship, remaining moored in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.
She was the last remaining British First World War light cruiser in service, and she is the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland still afloat. She is also one of only three surviving Royal Navy warships of the First World War, along with the 1915 Monitor HMS M33 (in Portsmouth dockyard), and the Flower-class sloop HMS President (1918), (formerly HMS Saxifrage) moored on the Thames at Blackfriars.
Class and type: C-class light cruiser
Displacement:
Nominal: 3,750 tons
Loaded: 4,219 tons
Deep: 4,733 tons
Length: 420 ft (128.0 m) (446 ft (135.9 m) overall)
Beam: 41.5 ft (12.6 m)
Draught: 16 ft (5 m) maximum
Propulsion:
4 shaft Parsons turbines
Power: 40,000 shp
Speed: 28.5 knots (53 km/h)
Range: carried 405 tons (772 tons maximum) of fuel oil
Complement: 325
Armament:
As built:
2 × BL 6 in (152 mm) /45 Mk XII guns (2 × 1),
8 × QF 4 in (102 mm) /45 Mk V guns[1]
1 × 6 pounder,
4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Later:
4 × 6 in (152 mm) /45 Mk XII
2 × 3 in (76 mm) anti-aircraft
4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes.
Armour:
Belt: 3 to 1 in
Decks: 1 inch