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Getting to HMS Belfast and Getting Help and Assistance

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You are on Lift (Deck 2 to Deck 1). Skip to the next section.

Lift (Deck 2 to Deck 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the Deck 1 internal ship corridor near Audio Guide point 4.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Deck 1 to Deck 01.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 125cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

You are on Ladder - Deck 2 to Deck 1. Skip to the next section.

Ladder - Deck 2 to Deck 1

• The ladder to access between Deck 2 and 1 is located along the ship’s corridor near Audio Guide point 14.
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.
• There are also ladders located on the outer deck.

You are on Ladder - Audio Tour 20 - Deck 02. Skip to the next section.

Ladder - Audio Tour 20 - Deck 02

• The ladder leading up to Audio 20 is located next to the A-Turret.
• There are two sets of ladders leading up to Deck 02.
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.
• Between the two sets of ladders is a permanently held open hatch.
• The width of the hatch is 76cm.
• There is a seal in the hatch that must be stepped over.
• The height of the seal is 30cm.

You are on Audio Tour 20 to 21 - Deck 02. Skip to the next section.

Audio Tour 20 to 21 - Deck 02

• Audio Tour point 20 is Admiral's Bridge, once inside the room there is step-free access.
• Visitors are able to sit in the Admirals chair and look out over the ship.
• There is step-free access in the bridge.
• The route from Audio Guide point 20 to 21 is via the Deck 02 outer deck.
• There is a hatch leading from the Admiral's Bridge to the out deck.
• The hatch is permanently held open and is 70cm wide.
• There is a 22cm seal in the hatchway which has to be stepped over to exit the bridge.
• There is step-free access across the outer bridge.
• There is a hatch leading from the outer deck to the internal deck corridor.
• The hatch is permanently held open and is 76cm wide.
• There is a 22cm seal in the hatchway which has to be stepped over to enter the deck.
• There is step-free access along the corridor leading to the Audio Tour point 21.
• The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
• The Audio Tour Point 21 is the Bridge Wireless Office (BWO).
• There are two permanently held open hatches into the office.
• The width of the hatch is 77cm.
• There is a 15cm seal in the hatchway which must be stepped over.
• There is step-free access throughout the Bridge Wireless Office.
• There is a Morse Code desk located within the office.
• The height of the desk is 76cm.
• The exit from the office is via either entrance.

You are on Ladder - Audio Tour 22 - Deck 04. Skip to the next section.

Ladder - Audio Tour 22 - Deck 04

• The Ladder leading up to Audio 20 is located next to the A-Turret.
• There are two sets of ladders leading up to Deck 04.
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.

You are on Audio Tour 22 - Deck 04. Skip to the next section.

Audio Tour 22 - Deck 04

• Audio Tour point 22 is the Flag Deck/Gun Direction platform.
• There is step-free access around the platform.
• This part of the tour is not sheltered.
• The surface of the flooring may be slippery if it is wet.
• There are ladders leading down from Deck 04 to 03.

You are on Ladder - Audio Tour 23 and 24. Skip to the next section.

Ladder - Audio Tour 23 and 24

• There is one sets of ladders leading to Deck 03.
• The ladder goes down to Deck 03.
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.

You are on Audio Tour 23 and 24 - Deck 03. Skip to the next section.

Audio Tour 23 and 24 - Deck 03

• Audio Tour point 23 is the Operations Room, which is located along the corridor.
• There is a door into the room.
• The door is permanently held open with an opening width of 76cm.
• There is a 7cm step in the doorway.
• There is step-free access throughout the operations room.
• There is an interactive table.
• The height of the table is 96cm.
• The exit from the room is via the entrance.
• The route from Audio Guide point 23 to 24 moves along the deck corridor.
• There is step free access along the corridor.
• Audio Tour point 23 is the Compass platform, which is located along the corridor.
• There is a door into the room.
• The door is permanently help opening with an opening width of 76cm.
• There is a 7cm step in the doorway.
• There is step-free access around the room.
• There is a ladder leading down from 03 to 02.

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Ladder - Audio Tour 25 - Decks 02 and 01

• There are two sets of ladders leading to Decks 02 and 01
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.

You are on Audio Tour 25 - Decks 02 and 01. Skip to the next section.

Audio Tour 25 - Decks 02 and 01

• Audio Tour point 25 is the Admiral's and Captains Sea Cabins.
• The Admiral Sea Cabin is located on Deck 02.
• There is step-free access to the Audio Point 25.
• There is no access into the room, and it is viewed from the corridor.
• The height of the viewing window is 110cm.
• The Captain's Sea Cabin is located on Deck 01.
• There is no access into the room, and it is viewed from the corridor.
• The height of the viewing window is 110cm.

You are on Ladder - Deck 1. Skip to the next section.

Ladder - Deck 1

• There is ladder leading from Deck 01 to Deck 1.
• The ladder has handrails on both sides.
• There are gaps between each step.
• The ladder must be used facing forwards.

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HMS Belfast - Audio Guide Tour - Decks 2 and 1

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