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Belfast's Bow

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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 Caption Belfast's bow. Note the 6" gun turrets "A" and "B". Originally HMS Belfast was to carry quadruple 6" guns in four turrets, but treaty limitations and technical problems limited her to the original triple turrets of other Town class cruisers. Belfast has two rear turrets, "X" and "Y". These guns have a 14.5 mile (23.2 kilometer) range.