The 111-year-old SS Nomadic in Belfast's Titanic Quarter has been transformed with new dynamic outdoor lighting.

A new lighting feature has been installed on the historic decks as part of Local History Month celebrations.

The £91k investment came from a collaborative partnership by Tourism Northern Ireland and owners of the vessel, Maritime Belfast Trust. The project was undertaken by Anthony Hayes of AH Design, a company with over 30 years' experience in building services specialising in lighting design.

The completed installation uses accent lighting to elegantly illuminate the ships decks, funnels and gangways. The lights are versatile and can be changed in colour. These will be co-ordinated with Titanic Belfast's pre-existing illumination schedule, marking important calendar dates and key local, national and international events. Following a soft launch, the lights were configured and tested, lighting up blue and yellow in a show of solidarity for the people of Ukraine along with the rest of the Maritime Mile.

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Judith Webb, Product Development Manager of Maritime Belfast Trust, charity owner of SS Nomadic said: "Careful thought went into the design to ensure the integrity of the 111-year-old ship was maintained, while adding a transformative and dynamic visual element. The lights have really enhanced the ship and we are delighted with the results. SS Nomadic now has the ability to light up alongside the other attractions along the Maritime Mile, including Titanic Belfast, The Great Light and SoundYard, creating a more cohesive and impactful visual experience."

Keith Shorten, Commercial Director at Titanic Belfast commented: "We are very proud to have SS Nomadic as part of the Titanic Belfast visitor experience and feel the new lights have dramatically transformed the outdoor space adding so much value. We are hopeful the new lights will be a factor in driving additional footfall to the destination at night, supporting the development of an evening economy along the Maritime Mile and in Titanic Quarter."

Carole Long, Investment Programmes Manager at Tourism NI added: "We are delighted to support the latest instalment on the SS Nomadic through our Experience Development Programme. This exciting new outdoor lighting feature has visually transformed the outdoor space alongside the other attractions on the Maritime Mile. I have no doubt this feature will be central to the visitor experience in Belfast, and will create new and compelling reasons to visit the area."