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First World War Cruiser returns home after restoration work

First World War Cruiser returns home after restoration work

Maritime December 21, 2016

HMS Caroline is slowly eased into her mooring as she returns to Alexandra Dock in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter following repairs to her hull. The veteran light cruiser opened to the public in June, a day after the centenary commemorations for the WW1 battle, but vital work on her hull was delayed ...

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