hms belfast04

Forward 6" Turrets

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IPTC Object Name HMS Belfast Forward Turrets
IPTC Created Date 2006-01-01
IPTC Author Jason McDonald
IPTC City London
IPTC SubLocation Thames River
IPTC Province State London
IPTC Country Name England
IPTC Copyright ©2011 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission
IPTC Caption Foward 6" turrets. HMS Belfast carried twelve BL 6 inch Mark XXIII guns in Mark XXI triple mounte turrets. They are aimed at the London Gateway Motor Services Area on the M1, 12.5 miles (20.1 kilometers) away. The people climbing the ladder in this view give you an indication of the size of Belfast.