Public Art 'Commemorates' Tall Ships

As Northern Ireland bid farewell to the Tall Ships, NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has unveiled a series of maritime mosaics and plaques at Queen's Quay, Belfast.

Along the walkway around the Odyssey, nine mosaics, each measuring around one metre in size, have been embedded in the ground.

They tell the stories of some of Belfast’s most famous ships such as SS Canbera and RMS Titanic. Plaques can also be found, which depict the local maritime heritage alongside pieces of short narrative.


Speaking at Queen's Quay, Belfast, Arlene Foster said: "It is important now, that we continue to build on this success and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board has installed a series of mosaics and plaques on the walkways along the River Lagan, which bring the history of our seafaring heritage to life for visitors and residents alike."

Gillian Magee, NITB, said: "As well as the permanent legacy that has been left behind with the plaques and mosaics, during the festival we brought our history to life through story tellers and huge 'word benches' which spelt out the names of famous Belfast ships."

(PR/BMcC)