Belfast Barge

Belfast


Housed in a barge moored on the River Lagan, this museum tells the story of Belfast's maritime and industrial history, bringing together old photographs, original drawings and documents, ship models and artefacts, and video and audio recordings of interviews with retired engineers, designers and shipyard workers.

On the upper floor of the barge is the restaurant Holohan's at the Barge.


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