From the October 16, 2012, Mail Online.
The First World War warship is set to become a tourist attraction in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It will be restored and reopened to celebrate its 1200th anniversary. The hope is that it will become as popular as the World War II cruiser HMS Belfast in the Thames River, London.
The HMS Caroline is the second most important historical ship in the British Navy after the HMS Victory. The 3,750 ton light cruiser is the last surviving ship of the important Battle of Jutland during World War I.
Lottery money will be used in the restoration.
The "C" Class cruiser has been moored at the Alexander Dock since 1924 and most recently was used as a training ship before being decommissioned last March. Its weaponry and boilers were removed in 1924.
--Cooter
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