Royal Yacht Britannia Overview
Launched from John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht Britannia was in the service of the Queen and the Royal Family for over forty years traveling on 968 official voyages as far afield as the South Seas and Antarctica. Decommissioned in 1997, the Britannia now resides in the port of Leith in Edinburgh and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the Britannia are able to board the yacht and view exhibits and displays from the Royal voyages. A multilingual audio headset is also available. Highlights of the Britannia tour include The Royal Apartments, The Sun Lounge, The Royal Bedrooms and The Drawing Room - all lavishly furnished with prints, paintings and fine furniture. The State Dining Room has hosted many eminent guests over the years including Sir Winston Churchill, Rajiv Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, Boris Yeltsin, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Today, it can be hired for corporate functions. Other interesting exhibits onboard include the Queen's Rolls-Royce Phantom V worth over £1 million.
Contact Addresses
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, Scotland
Tel: (0)131 555 5566
Website: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
Transportation
Air: Edinburgh International Airport. Rail: Edinburgh (Waverley) Station. Road: Bus: Public services from Waverley Bridge.
Location
Edinburgh, Leith
Scotland
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United Kingdom
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